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Zion police and fire personnel responded to a shooting at an Edina Avenue residence on Feb. 16, 2018, that left a woman dead and two other people wounded.

Zion shooting victim identified as authorities seek more than one suspect

May 10, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.

A 36-year-woman who died Friday night after being shot in a Zion home invasion was identified early Monday afternoon by authorities. The victim is Kaleah Beville of Zion, according to...

Part of the newly-renovated Depke Juvenile Justice Complex in Vernon Hills.

Depke Juvenile Justice Complex passes voluntary Prison Rape Elimination Act audit

May 24, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

Following an extensive study and training program, the Depke Juvenile Complex requested and passed an audit conducted late last year under the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. The act was...

‘You are making a mockery of this’: Man guilty of Lake County terrorism threats admonished by judge

May 10, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.

A California man convicted for making terrorism threats following courtroom appearances that featured outbursts and mental-fitness evaluations was granted the right to represent himself throughout the remainder of proceedings in...

Man pleads not guilty to DUI, reckless homicide in fatal Antioch Township crash

May 10, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.

A Cuba Township man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash in Antioch Township that left an Arizona woman dead last November pleaded not guilty Wednesday to several felonies, including reckless...

Stopping violence against women the focus of Lake County event

December 14, 2018 at 7:56 p.m.

Sign of the Times In keeping with recent nationwide efforts concerning empowerment of women, a free event focusing on prevention of violence against women is being held this week by...

Lily Rich, left, and Talia Mitchell, both 9, made a snow tunnel in the front of Lily's North Center home on Feb. 11, 2018.

Overnight storm leaves 5 to 6 inches of snow across Lake County

May 24, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

Up to a half-foot of snow on the ground with more on the way closed schools and businesses across Lake County Friday, with transportation officials reporting several crashes and moderate...

Antioch Fire Department personnel were among those responding to the scene of two snowmobilers who broke through the ice and needed rescue in a Gass lake channel on Feb. 8, 2018.

2 people rescued from Chain O’ Lakes channel after snowmobile breaks through ice

May 24, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

Two people were rescued near the Grass Lake channel entrance to Nippersink Lake west of Antioch Thursday morning after their snowmobile broke through the ice. After spending more than 15...

Assistant State's Attorney Steve DeRue, pictured in 2015 with a comfort dog provided for the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center, has been named an associate judge with the Lake County Circuit Court.

Two new associate judges appointed in Lake County Circuit Court

May 24, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

A longtime division chief with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and a private practice attorney from Libertyville have been named the two newest associate judges in Lake County Circuit...

Waukegan, Zion men sentenced in separate heroin death cases

May 10, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.

Two local men charged in separate cases involving heroin overdose deaths have been sentenced to prison under plea deals in Lake County Circuit Court. Darrin S. Reed, 33, of Waukegan,...

Theft trial set for former Round Lake Beach Civic Foundation treasurer

May 10, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.

A woman charged with stealing more than $10,000 from the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center Foundation while she was treasurer of the group has pleaded not guilty to...

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