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Amid Rash Of Gun Violence, Waukegan And North Chicago Demand Same Resources As Highland Park

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart called an emergency town hall Thursday.

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Lifelong Waukegan resident Ray Edwards issued a passionate plea for politicians to take action.
Lifelong Waukegan resident Ray Edwards issued a passionate plea for politicians to take action. (CBS)

By Marissa Perlman, CBS Chicago:

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (CBS) -- Leaders in Lake County are calling for help – as a rash of shootings in Waukegan and other northeastern areas of the county since mid-July has the community on edge.

As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart called an emergency town hall Thursday night.

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