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Man shot in alleged attempt to steal gun from Waukegan police officer found unfit for trial

May 24, 2019 at 12:39 a.m.

A Waukegan man who was shot after allegedly attempting to disarm a Waukegan police officer has been found unfit for trial on the charges against him. Lake County Circuit Judge...

Lake County sheriff declares holiday moratorium on evictions

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Continuing a trend in Lake County over the past decade, new Sheriff John Idleburg issued a moratorium on all evictions through Jan. 6. “The moratorium is only temporary and will...

State’s Attorney’s Office, Lake County Rising hold essay contest on violence against women

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Lake County High School students are invited to participate in an essay contest focusing on ending violence against women as part of the Lake County Rising program. The Lake County...

Authorities seek public’s help with vehicle clues in fatal Waukegan hit-and-run

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Based on evidence found at the scene, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to help find a driver involved in a Dec. 1 Waukegan Township hit-and-run that left...

Ingleside man who was accused of stealing car, shot by cop during confrontation pleads not guilty to multiple felonies

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

A man shot by a Lake County sheriff’s deputy after allegedly stealing a car and brandishing a gun in Wadsworth last month pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and numerous...

Police: Man arrested at Chicago’s Union Station after woman found dead in Waukegan apartment

December 11, 2018 at 4:40 p.m.

A Waukegan man was charged with murder Tuesday after police said a woman was found stabbed to death in his apartment earlier this week. The identity of the victim is...

Vantage Specialty Chemicals' plant, at 3938 Porett Drive, east of Delany Road in Gurnee is within a few miles of middle-class subdivisions and the Six Flags Great America amusement park.

Residents ask Gurnee to take leadership role in addressing plant emissions

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

A handful of area residents asked the Gurnee Village Board Monday to play a more active role in response to concerns that a plant in the village is releasing ethylene...

Woodland Terrace resident David Day addresses Gurnee Village Board trustees and village staff about his concerns regarding traffic patterns for the development of a new Aldi grocery store approved by the board Monday night.

Gurnee trustees approve annexation, development of new Aldi on Grand Avenue

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

Gurnee grew slightly larger Monday night with a Village Board vote to annex a small parcel for the construction of a new Aldi grocery store on Grand Avenue adjacent to...

26 years and still giving: Waukegan attorney continues caring tree tradition

May 24, 2019 at 12:37 a.m.

For more than a quarter-century now, Waukegan attorney Elliot Pinsel has spearheaded a “caring tree” gift and donation drive to help several agencies make the holidays happier for those in...

A Grant Township plow on the move in Volo during the Nov. 25-26 snowstorm that hit the region.

Lake County’s small township road districts could be eliminated as part of bill on governor’s desk

May 24, 2019 at 12:38 a.m.

A bill that could potentially lead to the abolishment of some of Lake County’s smaller township highway districts has passed the Illinois Legislature and awaits consideration by outgoing Gov. Bruce...

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