š± How new license plate cameras could change policing around Waukegan streets
Waukegan, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min readHi there, Waukegan! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How new license plate cameras could change policing around Waukegan streets
- What Waukegan families should know before lighting fireworks this Fourth
- How a county program is cutting gun violence in Waukegan
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mike U.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; breezy, humid, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Forum focuses on the good and bad about license plate readers: āOne of the ways we can make sure we are not left behind' (chicagotribune.com) ā A recent community forum in Waukegan brought police, elected officials, attorneys, and local organizations together to debate the growing use of automated license plate readers across Waukegan, North Chicago, and Zion. Panelists discussed how the cameras help solve crimes and clear innocent people, while residents and advocates pressed for stronger oversight, privacy protections, and clear rules on how long data is stored and who can access it. 
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2. Fourth of July Safety Tips & Red Cross Volunteers HelpĀ 129Ā PeopleĀ Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week (redcross.org) ā Red Cross volunteers have been on the ground in Waukegan this past week, helping residents recover after home fires with emergency supplies, health support, and oneāonāone recovery assistance. As Fourth of July approaches, the organization is also sharing detailed tips on fireworks, swimming, beach trips, and waterpark safety so local families can celebrate without preventable emergencies. Ā Ā Ā
3. Lake County's gun violence initiative touts improved stats: āWe can't let those investments in social programs go away' (chicagotribune.com) ā Waukegan is seeing fewer firearm homicides as part of Lake Countyās Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, which reports significant drops in shootings in Waukegan, Zion, and North Chicago. County leaders are renewing grants and seeking new funding to sustain violence interrupters, firearm restraining orders, and community outreach that they say are driving the improvements. Ā Ā Ā
4. Marni Yang Denied New Trial In Deerfield Murder Case (patch.com) ā A Lake County judge in Waukegan has denied Marni Yangās latest request for a new trial in the 2007 Deerfield killing of Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child. Yang remains incarcerated as prosecutors and defense attorneys continue to battle over whether new evidence meaningfully challenges her original conviction. Ā Ā Ā
5. Buddy, Frankie, Mavis and Tweedy: Chicago's Newest Plover Chicks Named in Honor of City's Famous Musicians (wttw.com) ā Endangered piping plovers nesting along the Waukegan shoreline are now one of only two known breeding groups in all of Illinois, alongside a celebrated pair at Chicagoās Montrose Beach whose new chicks were just named after famous local musicians. Conservation groups say these rare nests highlight how critical Lake Michigan beaches are for the speciesā survival. Ā Ā Ā
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Another kitty has showed up.
The black cat on the right is mine, the new kitty is the black and some white markings. Do you recognize? NE side of Waukegan by Lyons woods (Nextdoor Little Fort) - SHARING PLEASE HELP Please help me find my dog .
Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! https://neighbors.ring.com/n/Vr3l98kfmz (Nextdoor Little Fort)
- Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Waukegan. Apply here.
- Eagle Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Planner/Coordinator in Waukegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waukegan here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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