Politics & Government

Amid Rash Of Gun Violence, Waukegan And North Chicago Demand Same Resources As Highland Park

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart called an emergency town hall Thursday.

Lifelong Waukegan resident Ray Edwards issued a passionate plea for politicians to take action.
Lifelong Waukegan resident Ray Edwards issued a passionate plea for politicians to take action. (CBS)

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (CBS) -- Leaders in Lake County are calling for help – as a rash of shootings in Waukegan and other northeastern areas of the county since mid-July has the community on edge.

As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart called an emergency town hall Thursday night.

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