Lake County
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Cold will linger throughout the week, meteorologists sayNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - A weather system bringing in the coldest air of the season into the region also is expected to deliver a massive lake-effect snowfall east of the Great Lakes. AccuWeathe...
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Pingree Grove man accused of indecent soliciation of childNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - A Pingree Grove man faces up to five years in prison on charges he tried to solicit sex from a person under the age of 17, authorities said Monday. Jeremy S. Zoubek, 27,...
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Murderer back to face charges Zion girls' killingNov 15, 2014 11:01 pm - Convicted killer Jorge Alvi Torrez, a Zion native and former U.S. Marine, has been returned to Lake County to stand trial in the notorious 2005 slaying of two girls in Z...
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Dawn Patrol: 3 teachers charged in sex abuse case; Bulls' Rose injuredNov 14, 2014 4:01 am - Breaking news: Crash near Third Lake closes Route 45 Route 45 is closed near Dada Drive following a police chase and crash. Full story. Teachers charged with f...
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Authorities: Teen stole cars, charged at police, hurt pair in car, got shot in the faceNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - An 18-year-old Ingleside man is in critical condition Friday evening after a wild night in which police say he stole two cars, rolled one of them over, tried to steal a ...
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Two teachers charged with not reporting sex abuse released on bailNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - Two of three teachers facing misdemeanor charges for failing to report suspected child abuse by a former colleague have posted bail and have been released from custody, ...
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Metra board approves 10.8 percent fare hikeNov 14, 2014 12:00 am - Metra commuters who weathered the polar vortex of January 2014 can expect another big chill in February 2015 — higher fares. Metra leaders Friday debated and then approv...
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Dawn Patrol: Dog poisoned; Lake County murder suspect arrestedNov 13, 2014 4:01 am - Poisoned Schaumburg dog was deliberately targeted A Schaumburg miniature schnauzer is recovering after being deliberately poisoned by dog treats put in its yard. Sc...
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Shop With a Sheriff returns to Lake CountyNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - The Lake County Sheriff's Association will host its third annual special shopping event for children on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Called "Shop With a Sheriff," the program benefi...
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Former Round Lake Beach cop ordered to leave village officals aloneNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - A former Round Lake Beach police officer facing prison time on theft charges was ordered Thursday to keep away from village officials after authorities say he falsely ac...