Lake County Crime
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Twin brothers get 4 years in prison for thefts, ordered to repay $933K to Home DepotAug 29, 2022 1:00 am - Two brothers were sentenced Monday to four years in prison for stealing from Home Depot stores throughout the suburbs, in many cases by making fraudulent returns of item...
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Round Lake-area man charged with sexual assault, held on $10 million bailAug 28, 2022 1:00 am - A Round Lake-area man has been ordered held on $10 million bail in connection with allegations he had sexual contact with a juvenile numerous times over several years, L...
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Antioch police released bodycam video of officers saving an overdose victim. Here's why.Aug 26, 2022 5:00 am - When his officers responded to three more overdoses last weekend — the 15th, 16th and 17th of the year and all three involving teenagers who, fortunately, survived — Ant...
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Former Schneider staffer sentenced to 9 months, $80,000 restitution for stealing public fundsAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - A former staffer for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider was sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing nearly $80,000 in public funds. Sterling Carter - whose responsibiliti...
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Authorities identify man shot and killed by Waukegan officerAug 25, 2022 1:00 am - The Lake County coroner's office said Thursday that 26-year-old Jesus Manjarrez died of multiple gunshot wounds. According to Waukegan police, officers responded about 1...
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Four charged with stealing $400,000 from video gambling machines in suburbs, elsewhereAug 25, 2022 1:00 am - An earlier version gave an incorrect town for The Winner's Circle. Three people accused of stealing about $400,000 from video gambling machines all across northern ...
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Authorities: Driver fled after hitting garage in LindenhurstAug 24, 2022 1:00 am - A pickup truck driver fled after hitting the garage of a home in Lindenhurst Wednesday afternoon, according to the Lake Villa Fire Department. Authorities responded to ...
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Police: Waukegan officer killed man who was wielding hammer, knifeAug 24, 2022 1:00 am - A Waukegan officer shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife and a hammer Wednesday, according to the Waukegan Police Department. Officers responded about 12:45 ...
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Suburban counties sue pharmacy chains, alleging they contributed to opioid crisisAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - Nineteen Illinois counties, including Cook, DuPage, Kane and McHenry, are suing CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Walmart, Jewel-Osco and other major pharmacies, claiming they con...
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Beach Park man facing weapons, DUI charges after road rage crashAug 20, 2022 1:00 am - A 28-year-old Beach Park man is facing weapons and drunken driving charges after authorities said he threatened another motorist with a gun and then crashed his car late...