Articles filed under Counties
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How animals can go from pets to pests when released in the wildAug 15, 2019 11:00 pm - A few years ago, I took a call at the nature center about a big snake in Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve. The caller was pretty rattled, and she wanted someone to “do s...
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Man gets more than 14 years in prison for 2017 child rapeAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually assaulting a child in Sleepy Hollow in 2017 and was sentenced to 14½ years in prison. Jose Luis Cruz Francisco, of ...
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Highland Park's inaugural Venetian Night SaturdayAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - The North Shore Yacht Club is hosting Highland Park's inaugural Venetian Night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Park Avenue Boating Facility, 21 Park Ave., Highlan...
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Sheriff adding use of Tasers, more correctional officers at Kane County jailAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - The video shows a man in an orange inmate jumpsuit standing while slightly swaying side to side. A mesh laundry bag covers his head and face. A white towel encircles his...
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Lake County state's attorney statement on charges in Old Mill Creek shootingAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - Here's a statement issued late Thursday afternoon by Lake County State's Attorney Michael G. Nerheim: "In the last 24 hours, I have received a few citizen inquiries rega...
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Learn about singing insects at Volo Bog programAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - Singing Insects of the Chicago Wilderness with ecologist Carl Strang will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenbu...
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Sheriff: Man attacks motorcyclist with ice pick for displaying Mexican flagAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A Gurnee-area man is charged with a felony hate crime and misdemeanor assault after he attacked and berated a motorcyclist who was displaying a Mexican flag, authorities...
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Beach Park man indicted in father's slayingAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A Lake County grand jury has formally indicted a 21-year-old Beach Park man on three counts of first-degree murder alleging he killed his 70-year-old father with a set o...
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Suspect in 2013 rape could be held for decades. Officials say he's dangerous, still unfit for trialAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A 39-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a woman outside a party in Elgin in 2013 is still unfit to stand trial and a serious public safety threat, authorities...
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Welcome home ceremony Sunday for Honor Flight vetsAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - A welcome home ceremony for Lake County Honor Flight No. 16 will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Veterans Memorial Park, 1801 Sheridan Road, North Chicago. There ...