Lake County Crime
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Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judgesMar 12, 2026 2:48 pm - A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boyMar 12, 2026 12:34 pm - The Round Lake Beach couple charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a Lake County courtroom.
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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trialMar 10, 2026 7:06 pm - The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.
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Grayslake man convicted of murder, faces life sentence for 2022 killingMar 09, 2026 2:22 pm - A Grayslake man faces life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the 2022 stabbing of a man with whom he was in a relationship.
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Fox Lake couple charged with abusing 11-year-old boyMar 09, 2026 1:33 pm - A Fox Lake couple has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the abuse of an 11-year-old boy, authorities said.
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Driver who struck utility pole, causing power outage in Barrington Hills, charged with DUIMar 09, 2026 10:58 am - A vehicle striking a utility pole early Saturday morning in Barrington Hills caused a temporary power outage in the area before the lines were repaired.
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Vernon Hills man accused of child pornography possession, disseminationMar 05, 2026 6:19 pm - A Vernon Hills man is accused of having child sex abuse materials after police were tipped off by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Suspect in Elk Grove Village stabbing death to remain behind barsMar 04, 2026 6:36 pm - The suspect in the stabbing death of a woman whose body was found near a dumpster outside an Elk Grove Village motel will remain behind bars until his trial.
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Fox River Grove man charged with exploitation, solicitation of two minorsMar 02, 2026 5:12 pm - A Fox River Grove man is facing charges of solicitation and sexual exploitation after being accused of illicitly engaging with two minors on social media.