Library Book Limit Leads Zion Murder Defendant To Attack Guard: Police

Raymond Smith, awaiting trial in a 2018 homicide, allegedly attacked a correctional officer who told him to return his excess library books.

2 Electrocuted In Tree-Trimming Accident In Waukegan

Fire officials said two employees of Waukegan Public Works were rushed to hospital after a power line energized their truck.

Habitual 'Armed Habitual Criminal' Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

A 31-year-old Zion man was convicted in a pair of Lake County cases, including a Waukegan shootout that wounded him and another man in 2022.

Thanksgiving Turns Bloody With Drunken Box Cutter Attack: Police

A drunken driving argument spiraled into chaos after a man slashed one relative, threatened others and grabbed a child, authorities said.

Lake Forest Boater Found Dead Weeks After Catamaran Capsizes

Christian Mattis’s body was found along the Michigan shoreline, 120 miles from where he disappeared nearly a month earlier.

Firefighters Rescue Dog After Extinguishing Kitchen Fire In Knollwood

Crews found a neighbor's dog while searching the apartment building following a blaze believed to have begun from a cooking accident.

Garage Burglar Caught Hiding Near Lake Forest Bike Path, Police Say

Police said a Lake Forest resident confronted a 19-year-old Waukegan man in their garage on Monday afternoon.

11 Sex Offenders In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: 2024 Safety Map

All but one sex offender registered in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are listed as compliant with registration requirements by state police.

Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In Park City

Steven Crockett, 53, of Waukegan, was struck and killed by a Honda as he crossed Belvidere Road late Saturday night.

Lake Forest Boater Missing, Catamaran Found Overturned 5 Miles Out

The search resumed Monday after difficult water conditions and strong winds hampered efforts Sunday evening, fire officials said.

Boater Missing On Lake Michigan In Chicago's Northern Suburbs

The man's family told police the boater was supposed to meet them at the boat launch at 2 p.m., but never showed up.

SUV Plows Into House In Lake Bluff, Leaves Structure Unsafe

Authorities said a motorist's gas pedal mistake caused an SUV to accelerate into the side of a Wimbledon Court home.

12 Years A Fugitive, Zion Man Arrested And Charged With New Crimes

After years using aliases to evade a warrant, Amado Palma-Yanes was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and having illegal guns.

Shot In Back, Found In Car, Waukegan Woman Dies At Hospital: Coroner

A 48-year-old woman was discovered with a gunshot wound in a car and could not be saved, authorities said.

Child Endangerment, Domestic Violence Felony, DUI With Gun: Blotter

Police witness battery in progress, shoplifting call at Sunset Foods results in warrant arrest, ban from store: Lake Forest Police Blotter

2 Rescued By Good Samaritan From Boat Explosion Off Waukegan Shoreline

The unoccupied powerboat burned for approximately 90 minutes before sinking, authorities said.

Firefighters Rescue Dog From Burning Lake Forest Duplex

One police officer was treated for smoke inhalation, and no residents were injured, fire officials said.

Road Rage Rampage: Wanted Wisconsin Man Admits Ramming Car On Route 41

Witnesses and video helped police track down the driver of a truck who ran a sedan off the road and is now being held on dozens of charges.

Armed Habitual Criminal Charge Filed Against Speeding Felon: Blotter

Guns found in Route 41 traffic stops only charged as misdemeanors; man detained after flipping car while driving drunk: Lake Forest Blotter

Teens Adrift A Mile From Shore Saved By Deputies On New Patrol Boat

Less than a week after resuming patrols on Lake Michigan, the marine unit of the Lake County Sheriff's Office saved the lives of two teens.

Severed Arm Found On Waukegan Beach Belonged To Sade Robinson: Coroner

DNA testing confirmed the arm found last month belongs to a teen whose dismembered body has been found in multiple place, the coroner said.

Up To 30 Years For Man Convicted In Deadly Shooting Outside Suburban Chicago Outlet Mall

An autopsy determined Jonathan Denicolas, 26​ died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Waukegan Family Pleads For Return Of Stolen Therapy Dog

Last Friday, the shih-tzu managed to get out of the house when the family was not home.

Loaded Gun Found In Trunk Of Speeding Driver With Suspended License

Lake Forest police said a 30-year-old motorist is charged with armed habitual criminal following a traffic stop Sunday on Route 41.

Drunken, Unlicensed Driver Flees Cops, Only Faces Misdemeanor: Blotter

Lake County prosecutors also did not approve felony charges for a man found with multiple guns at Forest Park: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Alderman's Severed Arm Post Inflames Slain Teen's Family

The family of 19-year-old Milwaukee homicide victim Sade Robinson called Waukegan Ald. Keith Turner a "disgrace as a professional."

Car Crashes Onto Lake Bluff Golf Course After Police Chase

Two suspects remained on the loose Wednesday evening after a police pursuit culminated in a golf course crash and lockdowns in Lake Bluff.

2 Arrested Over Armed Robbery At Beach Park Convenience Store

Authorities said the man stole cash and over $1,000 in vape products before fleeing the scene with a getaway driver. Both face charges.

Wisconsin Man Faces Charges Of Indecent Solicitation In Lake Forest

After waiving his right against self-incrimination, the 51-year-old said he had "talked about sexual stuff but nothing was going to happen."

Detectives Search For Gunman Who Robbed Beach Park Convenience Store

The man entered the Green Bay Road store with a gun Saturday morning, authorities said.

Kidnapper Claimed To Help Women Leaving Club With Flat Tire: Sheriff

The North Chicago man made "sexually suggestive" comments to the woman he kidnapped before she jumped out of his SUV, authorities said.

Hit-And-Run DUI Driver Hospitalized For 'Severe Intoxication': Blotter

A drunken Chicago man with a suspended license crashed into another driver before he was taken into custody: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Mom Carjacked In Target Lot, 2 Charged Over High-Speed Chase, Crash

A group of carjackers led police on a chase that reached 100 mph before the SUV they stole crashed in North Chicago, authorities said.

Sheriff's Dog Injured During Arrest Of Teen Who Crashed A Stolen Car

K9 Dax is being treated by a veterinarian for injuries suffered while apprehending a 16-year-old Zion boy as he hid in the woods.

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Murder Of 14-Year-Old In North Chicago

Lavon'ta Brown was shot to death in May 2022. Alraum Williams was convicted Friday, while Amireon Williams awaits trial over the slaying.

9-Year-Old Stabbed Repeatedly In Beach Park Is Out Of Hospital

Prosecutors said her mother's boyfriend admitted to investigators he intended to kill the girl and was surprised to learn she survived.

9-Year-Old Child Stabbed By Mom's Boyfriend In Beach Park: Sheriff

Authorities said a 30-year-old man was arrested at the Waukegan Metra station and charged with attempted murder.

Stolen Gun Found In Car With Drunken North Chicago Man: Blotter

Woman with warrant strikes person with object at hospital; drunken motorists cause crashes: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Number Of Automated License Plate Readers In Lake Forest To Double

City officials said they expect to receive five more Flock Safety License Plate Reader cameras in the coming months.

Two Men Enter Home, Assault Resident In Dispute Over Money: Blotter

Charges of drug dealing, drunken driving, battery and criminal damage at a golf course accompany recent arrests by Lake Forest police.