Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
$1M Bail Set In Drug Overdose Death
A Lake in the Hills man is accused of buying fentanyl-laced cocaine that caused McHenry man’s death in Crystal Lake.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
3 Officers Injured After False Active Shooter Report
A man who falsely reported an active shooter prompted a large police response Friday evening in Richmond.
Libertyville|News|
District 128 Faces Contempt Motion Over Mask Violation Claims
An attorney has filed a request to hold Libertyville-Vernon Hills School District 128 in contempt of court.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Child Flown To The Hospital By Medical Helicopter After High-Speed Crash In Waukegan
The crash happened around 7:05 p.m. Thursday at Genesee Street and Amstutz Expressway.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Woman Suffers Significant Injuries After Being Stabbed Multiple Times In Waukegan
A criminal complaint said that Carlos A. Rodriguez caused great bodily harm to his wife by stabbing her with a knife.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Child Inside Funeral Home In Waukegan Deemed Unfit To Stand Trial
Jeremy L. Mitchell remains held in the Lake County Jail as he awaits transport to the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Suspect Who Shot 19-Year-Old Employee At Dollar General Store In Waukegan
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the gunman.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
$1 Million Bond For Man Charged With Drug-Induced Homicide In McHenry Man's Death In Crystal Lake
Wasfi Awwad of Lake in the Hills is charged with three counts of drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Fundraiser Started For 19-Year-Old Employee Who Was Shot At Dollar General Store In Waukegan
The victim noticed a shoplifter in the store and asked the person to leave, according to his father.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Round Lake Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer, Committing Home Invasion In Waukegan
The incident occurred at an apartment in the 800 block of Grand Avenue on Jan. 21, according to court documents.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Restroom Area At Crystal Lake Main Beach Closed Due To ‘Extensive Vandalism'
The restrooms, which are used by ice skaters and park visitors, have been closed since Monday for repairs and will reopen Friday.
Libertyville|News|
Police To Hold Press Conference On Missing 24-Year-Old Thomas Howe, Family To Offer Reward
Howe was reported missing on Jan. 22.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Jimano's Pizzeria To Donate Proceeds Thursday To Round Lake Family Who Lost Father, 5-Year-Old In Crash
"We are holding a fundraiser and coming together as a community to support one of our own Big Hollow Warriors families."
Libertyville|News|
Libertyville And Barrington Among Lake County School Districts To Go Mask-Optional Following Court Ruling
Libertyville School District 70 Board of Education held a special board meeting Monday evening to discuss the topic.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Gets Prison In LITH Home Invasion
Multiple armed male subjects who forcibly entered a residence last January are now facing charges.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin-Based School District 300 Cancels Class For All 31 Of Its Schools Following Court Ruling On Masks
Classes were canceled Monday for all district schools "to ensure a safe learning environment."
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Man Skips Court In Case Where He Was Charged For Stripping His Clothes, Pleasuring Himself Inside Crystal Lake Shop
Benjamin F. Riechert of Richmond was charged with public indecency and disorderly conduct.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Man Charged After Other Man Stabbed Multiple Times During Fight In Cary
Brian McGrath of Crystal Lake was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Grayslake, IL|News|
‘A True Leader': Retired Lake County Coroner Barbara Richardson Dies At Age 93
Richardson led the office from 1982 through May 2003 when she retired, winning five consecutive four-year terms.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Woodstock Attorney Charged With Vandalizing Numerous Political Campaign Signs In Crystal Lake
Police said Robert T. Hanlon damaged numerous campaign signs at the Marathon gas station in January.
