Mick Zawislak
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Judge grants state’s petition to detain suspect in fatal Round Lake Beach shootingJul 23, 2026 4:45 pm - A man facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was ordered held in custody pending a future court date.
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Authorities: Teenage boy riding e-moto killed in crash with SUV in WaucondaJul 22, 2026 8:03 am - A teenage boy operating an e-moto died from injuries he suffered in a crash with an SUV late Tuesday in Wauconda.
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Police: Vernon Hills man made threats against school, churchJul 21, 2026 1:34 pm - A 26-year-old Vernon Hills man faces up to 15 years in prison on charges he made threats against a local school, church and others over social media, police said Tuesday.
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Victim of Round Lake Beach shooting was dating suspect’s ex, prosecutors sayJul 21, 2026 12:19 pm - The man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach had a previous relationship and shared a child with the victim’s girlfriend, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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‘So much potential’: Avon Township baseball complex could get fresh startJul 20, 2026 7:19 pm - The Avon Township Youth Baseball & Softball Complex has been quiet this season for the first time in decades but property owners plan to fill the void.
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Suspect in custody following fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake BeachJul 20, 2026 10:46 am - A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was apprehended this morning.
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‘Nature is so healing’: PAWS Chicago breaks ground for Rescue Ranch in Hawthorn WoodsJul 17, 2026 12:14 pm - PAWS Chicago breaks ground on Rescue Ranch, a 20-acre homeless pet adoption, enrichment and education facility in Hawthorn Woods.
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Transportation projects on tap in Lake County will link regional trails and address ‘near misses’Jul 16, 2026 8:18 pm - Impactful transportation projects in the Libetyville, Vernon Hills and Gurnee areas are set to get underway.
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High school grads competing on world stage with health care startupJul 15, 2026 5:09 pm - Two collaborators who just graduated from different Lake County high schools are among the finalists in an international business startup competition for entrepreneurs.
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‘Unconscionable breach of trust’: District 70 fires teacher accused of possession of child sex abuse materialsJul 15, 2026 11:51 am - A tenured Libertyville Elementary District 70 teacher facing charges related to possession of child sexual abuse materials was fired Tuesday by the school board.