Crime & Safety
Homeless Man Threw Cigarette Into Trash Can: Cops
The 36-year-old was charged with reckless conduct on Friday after allegedly starting a fire on Sheridan Road.

A homeless man is accused of throwing a cigarette into a trash can in Highland Park, causing a fire.
Police arrested John McDermott, 36, listed as homeless at 12:14 a.m. on September 18 in the 800 block of Sheridan Road after a report of a fire there, according to a report. He was charged with reckless conduct.
McDermott is scheduled to appear in court in Waukegan next month.
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