Mundelein Police Seeking Community's Help in Finding Child Abduction Suspect

The girl was taken from 555 Deepwoods Drive in Mundelein Sept. 30 and returned a short time later, police said.

Police Investigate Abduction of Lake County Girl

Police said the girl was abducted Monday evening in Mundelein and then returned a short time later, according to the Daily Herald.

More Journalism Orgs Support Patch in Confidential Source Battle

Illinois News Broadcasters Association, Radio Television and Digital News Association and National Press Club released statements in support of Patch editor Joe Hosey as he faces jail time and fines for protecting a source.

Volunteers Search for Missing Lake Villa Man, Nick Steward

Steward has been missing since Sept. 20.

Search Party Organizing Sunday to Look for Missing Lake Villa Man

Nick Steward, 33, has been missing since Sept. 20.

A Chipmunk Walks Into a Nail Salon...

A look at weird crimes in the Chicago area.

Regional Police Report: Plane Crash in Bolingbrook; Fatal DUI Inhalant Not "Legal Intoxicant"

The following police related items were pulled from area Patches. When an arrest is mentioned it should not be considered a conviction.

Special Facebook Page Set Up to Help Find Missing Lake Villa Man

Nick Steward, a Libertyville High School grad, has been missing since Sept. 20.

Man with Local Ties Missing Since Friday

Nick Steward, 33, of Lake Villa, has been missing since Sept. 20. He is a Libertyville High School grad.

Regional Police Report: Man Charged with Killing Stepson; Three Charged in Armed Robbery

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. When criminal charges are referenced they should not be considered a conviction.

Men Commit Crimes at Police Stations, Quarrelsome Skunk Asked Politely to Leave

A look at weird crimes from the Chicago area.

Buffalo Grove Woman Died in Route 83 Crash

The woman's daughter was a passenger in the vehicle.

One Dead, Two Injured in Route 83 Crash

Two people were transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

Vernon Hills Police Remind Residents About School Traffic Safety Laws

Regional Police Report: Business Owner Charged with Sex Crimes; Pair Charged in Pickpocketing Enterprise

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

Four Men Arrested After Fight at Restaurant

Two Vernon Hills men were arrested in the incident, which occurred Aug. 5 in Libertyville.

Police Blotter: Vehicles Burglarized; Aggravated Battery Arrest

The Libertyville Police Department reports arrests from Aug. 5-10.

Police Blotter: Public Indecency; Retail Theft Arrests

The Vernon Hills Police Department reports arrests from Aug. 6-8.

Fight Erupts in Stands of Fight, Confused Groundskeeper

A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Regional Police Report: Intruders Dressed as Cops Handcuff, Beat and Rob Man

The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

UPDATE: Mundelein Police Investigating Armed Robbery

A perimeter was set up near Diamond Lake Road and Pleasure Drive, according to a dispatch alert.

Police Blotter: Loud Party, Retail Theft Charges

The following information was supplied by the Vernon Hills Police Department.

Man Walks Highway to Canada, Woman Trapped in Garage

A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Regional Police Report: Man Crushed in Trash Compactor; Brothers Shot to Death

The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

Police Report Deerfield Man Missing

If you have seen Ronald Kite, contact the Deerfield Police Department.

Police Blotter: 2 Teens Charged with Walmart Theft, 2 Others Run from Police

The following information was supplied by the Vernon Hills Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com

Libertyville Man Accused of Bomb Threat Remains in Jail on $25K Bond

James N. Telford, 48, is accused of telling police he planted three bombs at this year's Summer Celebration in Vernon Hills on July 20.

Bomb Threat as Wooing Scheme, Bender Goes from Bad to Worse

A look at weird crimes in the northern Chicago suburbs. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Regional Police Report: House of Prostitution Shut Down

Police Blotter: Bomb Threat, Thefts, DUIs

Updated: Man Charged After Making Bomb Threat at Century Park

Vernon Hills police say James N. Trelford called in the bomb threat Saturday night. He faces a felony charge of disorderly conduct.

Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Area Teen Still Sought 2 Years Later

The family of Gabby Drozdz continues to seek the public's help in identifying the hit-and-driver who hit and killed the young woman on Friday, July 22, 2011 in Lake Zurich during the Alpine Fest celebration.

Man Snoozes While Car Burns, $3K Dog Stolen

A look at weird crimes in the north Chicago suburbs.

Regional Police Report: Fire Causes $1 Million in Damage; Man Convicted in Murder Caught with Gun

The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

Got a Friend or Loved One in the Lake County Jail? Now You Can Video Chat Them!

Residents can now chat online with friends or loved ones who are inmates at the Lake County Jail.

Independence Grove Remains Closed, Bomb Threat Investigation Continues

The Lake County Forest Preserves received a bomb threat by mail this week.

Home Invasion Charges Filed Against Vernon Hills Teen

Bond for Joseph Bonadonna has been set at $80,000, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Lake County Man Arrested for Soliciting Child for Sex

Gurnee man thinks he's meeting a 14-year-old girl for sex, gets busted by Lake County Sheriff's detectives.

Vernon Hills Police to Take on Dispatch for Lincolnshire

Shared services will include emergency and non-emergency fire and police calls, public inquiries and more, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Have a Medical Condition? Pick Up a Yellow Dot in Vernon Hills!

Vernon Hills police remind residents that they can pick up Yellow Dot kits from the police station.