Batteries spark fire in Lake Forest garbage truck

The cause of a fire in the back of a garbage truck in Lake Forest last weekend has been determined.

Man dies nearly 2 weeks after Grayslake motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old Lake Villa man died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Grayslake.

Lake, Will ban federal agents from using county-owned property
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As the Department of Homeland Security continues to defend its tactics in court, Lake and Will counties are now banning federal agents from using their properties.

Search underway for Cook County man last seen in Lake Catherine
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Lake County officials say a 52-year-old man was out on a pontoon with his son when he jumped in the lake and failed to resurface.

Former suburban volleyball coach charged after allegedly trying to meet teen for sex
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Special investigators with the Lake County Sheriff's Office chatted with the former youth coach online for several weeks posing as a young girl. Philip Bromley was arrested and charged after attempting to meet the 'child' in person for a sexual relationship.

Man drove recklessly through kids' triathlon in Wauconda, police say
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A man was arrested after driving past police barricades through a children's triathlon race in Wauconda. He was eventually stopped after reaching high speeds. No injuries were reported.

Mother of boy thrown from ride says there is progress
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Local businesses are helping out Huntley Daniels and his family. Huntley was thrown from a carnival ride over the weekend and was sent to the hospital in critical condition.

Chicago man dies after punching through bar window, causing crash en route to hospital
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A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.

Antioch carnival shut down after boy falls from Moby Dick ride and is flown to hospital
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A carnival in Antioch was shut down on Sunday after a boy fell from the "Moby Dick" ride. Another child who was on the ride said he was terrified that he would also fall out, and that the braces meant to secure riders were not safe. Kasey Chronis reports.

Tafara Williams: Community demands justice for victim of 2020 police shooting
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Demonstrations are demanding justice for Tafara Williams, a mother of three from Waukegan who was gravely injured in October 2020 when she was shot by a police officer.

Fox Lake man arrested after allegedly threatening family with gun

Fox Lake police arrested a 50-year-old man Tuesday after he allegedly threatened to shoot his partner and their daughter during a domestic dispute, authorities said.

Truck crashes into Antioch natural food store
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A pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed knocked out power when it crashed into a natural food store, narrowly missing employees and shoppers in Chicago?s north suburbs on Tuesday.

Antioch police seize carnival ride as evidence in criminal investigation after boy seriously injured
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Police obtained a search warrant and secured possession of the carnival ride that was involved in Sunday's incident at the Taste of Antioch, where a 10-year-old boy was thrown from the ride.

Chicago weekend events: Here are some options to have fun
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We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.