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Mundelein man pleads not guilty in fatal Round Lake Beach shooting May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A Mundelein man could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of killing a Zion man because of the way he wore his hat, authorities said Thursday. Jose Garcia, 18, of the 600 block of Deepwoods Drive, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in front of Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes.
Round Lake Park man pleads not guilty in March convenience store shootingMay 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A Round Lake Park man accused of killing a Zion man because of the way he wore his hat pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Lake County court Thursday. Jose Rebollar-Verara, 25, faces three counts of first-degree murder in the death of Gabriel Gonzalez, 19, in the early morning hours on March 10.
One dead after Gurnee car crash Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A Zion man died following a two-vehicle traffic accident in Gurnee, police said. Junior J. Brewer, 82, suffered fatal injuries in the crash on Greenleaf Street at Oglesby Avenue about 2 p.m. Monday. He was driving a 2003 Saturn station wagon south on Greenleaf when he made a sharp left turn into the path of a 1998 Ford panel van, Gurnee police said.
Zion mother pleads not guilty to child endangerment in death of infant Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old Zion woman pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment in connection with the death of her infant son, officials said Wednesday. Aurora Escamilla is accused of not protecting her 5-month-old son, Ayden Salinas, from her boyfriend, Victor Salinas-Corona, 17, defense attorney Tim Briscoe of Waukegan said.
Zion man pleads not guilty to murdering his infant son Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Victor Salinas-Corona, 17, pleaded not guilty in Lake County court Tuesday to 10 counts of murder. The Zion man is accused of slamming his 5-month-old son's head into the corner of a metal crib. The state is seeking life in prison.
Two held on $3 million bond in Round Lake Beach slaying Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Zion man who was shot and killed in Round Lake Beach early Sunday, was attacked because of the way he was wearing his hat, authorities said Tuesday. Jose M. Garcia, 18, of Mundelein and Jose Rebollar-Verara, 24, of Round Lake Park, are held in Lake County jail on $3 million bond after being charged with the first-degree murder of Gabriel Gonzales, 19, authorities said.
Two men charged in Round Lake Beach shooting death Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Two men have been charged with the Sunday shooting death of a Zion man outside a Round Lake Beach convenience store. Jose M. Garcia, 18, of the 600 block of Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein, and Jose Rebollar-Verara, 24, of the 500 block of North Carol Lane in Round Lake Park, were arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder.
Accused Zion mom can retrieve items from home Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A Lake County judge has allowed a 19-year-old woman from Zion to enter her home to remove some personal belongings. Aurora Escamilla is allowed to return to the home where her five-month-old baby died in Zion last week, as long as she is accompanied by a Zion police officer and does not remove anything but the personal items from the home.
Prosecutors: Zion boy had been previously abused before fatal beating Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The mother of a 5-month-old Zion boy who was murdered last week has told authorities the child had been abused more than once before the latest attack, prosecutors said Monday. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Ken LaRue said Aurora Escamilla, 19, the mother of Ayden Salinas, admitted to police the abuse of her baby had been going on for the last couple of months. The baby's father is charged with first-degree murder.
Zion teens charged in infant son’s death Mar 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Zion teenagers have been charged in relation to the beating death of their infant son, officials said. According to Zion police, a 5-month-old boy died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head and his father is being held on $2 million bond. The mother has been charged with endangering the life of a child and bond was set at $100,000.
Zion father gets 22 years in baby's death Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A Zion man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison as part of a plea deal on charges he killed his 4-month-old daughter in 2008. Larnell Mace, 23, accepted the plea deal before Lake County Circuit Judge John Phillips. Mace entered an Alford plea, which means he acknowledges the prosecution could likely prove the charge.Mace faced nine counts of first-degree murder in the death of his daughter Jasmine Mace.
Images: The Week in Pictures Jan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features more weather photos as people live with freezing temperatures, Martin Luther King Jr. programs, and a couple of Husky dogs.
Fielders' problems open door for Kenosha teamJan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The owners of the Madison Mallards team will bring a Northwoods League baseball franchise to Kenosha. The group on Thursday will unveil a plan in partnership with the city for a $1 million renovation of the 83-year-old Simmons Field. The market area includes northern Lake County, where the Lake County Fielders played in 2010 and 2011.
Lawmakers: Cancer center can’t discriminate against smokers in hiring Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Lawmakers Wednesday declined to override Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of a plan that would have allowed Cancer Treatment Centers of America to avoid hiring smokers. State Sen. Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington, the sponsor, said the smell of cigarette smoke on an employee can upset cancer patients.
Zion man pleads not guilty in Gurnee standoff with police Nov 15, 2012 12:00 AM
A Zion man who is charged with breaking into a Gurnee home and shooting at people inside last month pleaded not guilty in Lake County court early Thursday. Kendrick Augillard, 35, of the 4200 block of Barberry Lane, could spend up to 50 years in jail if found guilty of attempted first degree murder or aggravated home invasion, Lake County prosecutors said in court.
Should cancer center discriminate against hiring smokers? Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Dan Duffy says he's not yet sure if he'll ask lawmakers to override a Gov. Pat Quinn veto of his plan to allow Cancer Treatment Centers of America to weigh whether someone smokes when making hiring decisions.
Waukegan man facing murder charge deemed fit to stand trial Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
A 40-year-old man accused of killing a cabdriver in Zion was deemed fit to stand trial Tuesday. Lake County Judge James Booras said “there is no doubt in my mind” Darryel Garner of Waukegan is fit to stand trial. Garner remains in Lake County jail after being charged with shooting Patrick Foster, 45, of Park City, in March 2010.
Student wins health award: Oct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Dalia Anguiano, 17, a senior at Zion-Benton Township High School has been recognized as a young health activist for her work in two youth programs at the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center.
Essay winners present speeches Mar 5, 2012 12:00 AM
The American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay contest winners were 11th-grader Nina Herras and 10th-grader Halee Yarbough. Halee and Nina, from the Lake County Baptist School and sponsored by the Zion Benton Unit 865, presented their speeches at the 10th District meeting hosted by the Highland Park Unit President Barb Ziegenweide March 28.