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FILE - Robert E. Crimo III's father Robert Crimo Jr., right, and mother Denise Pesina attend to a hearing for their son in Lake County court on Aug. 3, 2022, in Waukegan, Ill. Crimo Jr. has been released early from jail, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 after serving part of a 60-day sentence for sponsoring a firearm application for his son. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)

Alleged Highland Park parade shooter’s father released a month early from jail for good behavior

December 13, 2023 at 12:18 p.m.

The father of the alleged Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooter was released from jail Wednesday morning after serving less than a month of his 60-day sentence due to...

Robert E. Crimo III, is escorted into a courtroom during a case management conference before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti at the Lake County Courthouse on Dec. 11, 2023, in Waukegan.

Alleged Highland Park parade shooter to represent himself at trial starting Feb. 26

December 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Alleged Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III dismissed his attorneys Monday and said he planned to represent himself at trial, which is now scheduled for February. In a surprise...

A group dances beneath the Hanukkah menorah on the first night of the eight-day holiday.

Deerfield celebrates first night of Hanukkah; shares message to, ‘shine a light in the face of darkness’

December 8, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.

As the candles burned low, congregants from Chabad of Deerfield sang and danced beneath the Hanukkah menorah to usher in the first night of the Jewish holiday. The eight-night holiday...

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, and Grayslake Police Chief Phil Perlini read to a class of 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds at Grayslake Early Childhood Center.

Officials discuss importance of early childcare education in crime prevention: ‘We’re talking about the beginning of the story’

December 8, 2023 at 11:07 a.m.

After a story time session with 3-, 4- and 5-year-old students at the Grayslake Early Childhood Center, local law enforcement leaders and state representatives met with educators to discuss the...

Lake County to take lead on expanding internet access and closing digital equity gap; ‘This is life-changing’

December 7, 2023 at 9:53 a.m.

The internet is an integral part of daily life, providing access to education, health care, work, business and social services. However, access to high-speed internet varies, with many Lake County...

Lake County mental health providers battling staffing shortages linked to low wages, large caseloads and burnout

December 6, 2023 at 2:11 p.m.

Janelle Moravek, executive director for the Libertyville-based nonprofit Youth and Family Counseling, struggles to hire and retain certified therapists for her center, and it's not for lack of trying. "It...

The view from a Lake County snow plow last December. Residents can monitor road conditions and snow plow routes on the county website.
- Original Credit: Lake County DOT

‘A little bit of salt goes a long way’: Officials expect fewer storms, but warn residents to be diligent when salting

November 30, 2023 at 1:48 p.m.

With an El Nino winter on the horizon, meteorologists are projecting a higher chance for a warmer and drier winter in the greater Chicago region. While the winter might look...

Federal grants, tax credits being used to address growing deficit in affordable housing for Lake County seniors

November 29, 2023 at 1:40 p.m.

A number of affordable senior housing developments are under construction in Lake County that are designed to house residents who meet certain age and income thresholds, and address a growing...

A passport program organized by Main Street Libertyville promotes shopping at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, kicking off the holiday shopping season.

Organized program for Small Business Saturday in Libertyville brings increase business for Main Street establishments

November 22, 2023 at 9:05 a.m.

Thanksgiving weekend is busy for Pam Lockowitz, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Libertyville. Between the tree lighting on Friday night and Small Business Saturday the following day, she...

Deerfield District 109 school board member Maureen Wener, 49, died after being struck by a car while biking in Highland Park on June 2, according to local authorities. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

Wrongful-death lawsuit filed for June hit-and-run fatality in Highland Park

November 21, 2023 at 2:58 p.m.

A wrongful-death lawsuit was filed Monday in the 19th Circuit Court for a Highland Park hit-and-run fatality in June. Maureen Wener, 49, died from her injuries after being struck by...

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