Libertyville Year In Review: Top Stories Of 2017

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — As the year comes to a close, we at Patch are reflecting back on some of the biggest news stories of 2017. There's plenty to read and talk about.

We've collected some of the biggest stories of the year. They cover crime, local interest, good people and more. We've also listed some of the best 2017 stories from our nearby Patches.

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Libertyville

Elmhurst Woman Hits Cop, Urinates In Parking Lot: Police

A domestic dispute between a couple led to a confrontation with police in Libertyville early Sunday morning, according to the Libertyville Police Department. Both the boyfriend and girlfriend were arrested.

Gurnee Teen Found By Roommate In College Dorm Died Of Alcohol Toxicity: Coroner

The alcohol-related death of an 18-year-old college student from Gurnee who was found lying unresponsive and face-down in her dorm room last month at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, has been ruled an accident.

Parents Accused of Not Giving Life-Saving Medication Charged in Death of Son, 11

The parents of a Gurnee middle school student who died after they allegedly did not give him the medication he needed following the boy's heart transplant have now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Grandfather With ALS Loses Dream Farm To Flooding

The community is stepping up to help a local family that has seen its fair share of trials and tribulations in recent years. Most recently, they lost their family farm and several animals to severe flooding. Angela Komarov said her father was diagnosed with ALS two months after purchasing the farm for his family, which includes Angela and her eight brothers and sisters and her 25 nieces and nephews, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help raise money for the family.

Veteran Goes Missing on Way to New Job at Illinois Naval Base

Police are asking for the public's help in the search for a veteran who never showed up to his first day at a new job in North Chicago.

3 Arrested for Prostitution at 3 Libertyville Massage Parlors

Three employees at three different Libertyville massage parlors were arrested in recent weeks on prostitution charges following a lengthy investigation by the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group and the Libertyville Police Department.

Wanted Man Leaves Hospital In Just His Hospital Gown: Police

A 36-year-old Round Lake Beach man wanted on a warrant left Condell Medical Center in just his hospital gown last month. Matthew D. Brechel, of 521 E. Clarendon Drive, was originally brought to the hospital by the Lake County Sheriff's Office after complaining of chest pain. Police were called back to the hospital, at 801 South Milwaukee Ave., at 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 15 after the man, who was wanted on an active warrant for failure to appear on a retail theft charge, left the medical facility, according to a Libertyville Police Department report.

Man Caught With Pants Down Arrested for Disorderly Conduct: Police

A man who was spotted with his pants down and sitting on a outdoor bench in Libertyville now faces a disorderly conduct charge, police said. Police were called to the 700 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on May 28 after a complaint about the person who had his "pants dropped to his ankles," according to a Libertyville Police Department report. Police found the man who has been identified as Randy B. Foss, 62.

Crystal Lake-Cary

Crystal Lake Attorney Found Guilty of Planting Video Camera in Fitness Center Bathroom
Crystal Lake Lawyer Sentenced In Gun, DUI Case
Wauconda Student Threatened School Shooting: Police
Cary Man Committed Suicide In McHenry Jail Cell: Source
Pablo's Crystal Lake To Serve Free Christmas Meals To The Needy
Zion Drug Dealer Gets 28 Years for Drug-Induced Death of Young Algonquin Woman
Machine Gun, 350 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Sprawling McHenry Mansion
Computer Malfunction Messes With Fireworks Grand Finale
Crystal Lake Tiny House Featured On HGTV Show

Grayslake

Wanted Man Found Hiding In Attic Under Insulation
Cop Says He's Detaining Teen 'Because You're White' In Video
DNA Linking Ex Marine To Little Girls' Murders Admissible: Judge
Gurnee School Apologizes For 'Hitler Cartoon' Assignment
Grayslake Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer Had LSD in His System: Coroner
Grayslake North High School Identified on Website That Solicits Nude Photos
Family Fights To Keep Custody Of Sole Survivor Following Grayslake Fire
Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Perjury
3 Officers Create 'Human Chain' To Rescue Teen From Blaze

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