Articles filed under Counties
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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 ...
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Donated car means no more ride-share commutes for disabled Army vetAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - Tom LeClair can finally say goodbye to those $72-a-day Uber bills. LeClair, a disabled U.S. Army veteran from Beach Park, has been using Uber for his 45-minute daily com...
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Controversial felony murder rule under microscope after Lake County shootingAug 15, 2019 1:00 am - Illinois has a lengthy and controversial history with its rule that allows prosecutors to charge accomplices in certain felonies with the murder of anyone who dies durin...
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Editorial: We need a stronger message to teens on dangers of vapingAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim announced a lawsuit Tuesday against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, contending the company "intentionally created addicted ...
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Tours offer close view of Elmhurst Quarry flood facilityAug 14, 2019 11:00 pm - In partnership with the Elmhurst History Museum, DuPage County Stormwater Management will offer visitors a rare opportunity next month to tour its Elmhurst Quarry Flood ...