Round Lake man let 11-year-old drive to school, authorities say
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who allegedly allowed an 11-year-old relative to drive herself to school in Round Lake Park. A warrant for two counts of...
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Applicants sought for new associate judge opening in Lake County Circuit Court
Just as one associate judge vacancy was filled in Lake County Circuit Court, another has been created. Chief Judge Jay Ukena announced Friday that applications will be accepted for an...
Waukegan man pleads not guilty to charges that he fatally beat 4-year-old over spilled juice
A man charged with the beating death of a 4-year-old Waukegan girl — allegedly after she spilled juice on a game console — pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of...
No bail reduction for Waukegan man charged with locking daughter in basement because he thought she was possessed
A man charged with unlawful restraint for allegedly confining his 10-year-old daughter to a Waukegan basement, under the belief she was possessed, was denied a bail reduction Thursday. Also, Randy...
Link: Despite ‘hypocritical’ Rauner veto, township road district consolidation bid is not dead
A bill that could have led to the abolishment of several smaller Lake County township highway districts was vetoed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner on his way out the door,...
Murder trial postponed in shooting of Waukegan High School student
A Lake County judge on Tuesday reversed her decision to begin a murder trial this week without the presence of a material eyewitness to the alleged crime. Circuit Judge Patricia...
Waukegan man charged with confining ‘possessed’ daughter to basement found fit for trial
A Waukegan man who, along with his wife, is charged with unlawful restraint for allegedly confining their 10-year-old daughter to their basement for months last year, has been found fit...
Murder trial in shooting death of Waukegan High School student set for Tuesday
Following a debate about the potential unavailability of a material witness, a judge decided Monday that despite the uncertainty, the murder trial of Willie Jackson will begin Tuesday morning in...
New undersheriff appointed by Lake County Sheriff Idleburg
As part of several changes instituted by new Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg, a new undersheriff has been named Idleburg announced the appointment of Lawrence “Larry” E. Oliver to the...
Waukegan man fatally beat 4-year-old who spilled juice on video console, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said this week the state will seek a natural life sentence for a Waukegan man charged with first-degree murder in the apparent beating death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter,...