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Lucio Cambray was found in a pool Jan. 8, 2018, behind a home in the 1300 block of North Jackson Street in Waukegan.

No signs of foul play in case of missing Waukegan teen found dead in pool, coroner says

May 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

Preliminary autopsy results found no signs of trauma or an obvious cause of death in the case of 18-year-old Lucio Cambray, who was found dead in the backyard swimming pool...

California man convicted of making terrorism threats against Lake County found fit for sentencing

May 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

A California man convicted of making terrorism threats in Lake County has been found fit for sentencing after more than two years of court outbursts and court behavior that repeatedly...

The entrance to the Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan, one of two golf facilities operated by the Waukegan Park District.

State’s attorney warns Waukegan Park District commissioners about free rounds of golf

May 24, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim has informed the Waukegan Park District that the park board is in violation of a state law that makes it illegal for volunteer board...

Dr. Thomas Rudd, on his way to bond court in February 2017.

Ex-Lake County coroner’s perjury trial pushed back days before it was set to begin

May 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

The election-related perjury trial of former Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd has been delayed more than four months just days before it was set to begin. Lake County Circuit Judge...

Retired Lake County Circuit Court Chief Judge John Phillips died last weekend at age 70, according to a statement released by court officials.

‘Agent of change’: Retired Lake County Judge John Phillips of Antioch dead at 70

May 24, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Longtime former Lake County Circuit Judge John T. Phillips, who helped develop Lake County Circuit Court's specialty courts for veterans and those with addiction and mental issues, has died two...

Last of 4 suspects in fatal Waukegan parking lot shooting arrested in California

May 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

The last of four suspects charged with murder in connection with a shooting in Fountain Square in Waukegan last month has been apprehended, according to Waukegan police. Police said in...

Arlington Heights victim identified in fatal Long Grove crash

May 24, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

A woman killed in a late-night crash Thursday in Long Grove has been identified as 78-year-old Elaine McGovern of Arlington Heights, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office. Lake County...

Waukegan man apprehended on failure-to-appear warrant in local robbery case

May 10, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

Two suspects, including one convicted in connection with an April robbery in Waukegan, were arrested Thursday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office...

Chief Judge Jay Ukena is the first Democrat to hold the top post in Lake County Circuit Court.

Jay Ukena takes over Lake County chief judge gavel

May 24, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

After some light research, new Chief Judge Jay Ukena confirmed that he is the first Democrat to hold that title in Lake County Circuit Court. But, taking a break from...

Arlington Heights woman killed in crash on Route 83 in Long Grove

May 24, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

A 78-year-old woman was killed in a crash late Thursday night in Long Grove, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. It is the fourth fatal crash in Lake County...

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