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Man accused of slicing victim’s stomach open during argument in Gages Lake
***Graphic Content Warning: WGN News warns readers that this story contains graphic details.*** GAGES LAKE, Ill. — A Gages Lake man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly slashed another man’s stomach open during an argument on Saturday morning. Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives say 23-year-old Anthony Osmena has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, aggravated battery […]
Strong to severe thunderstorms expected through early Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms were slated to move across northern Illinois through Sunday morning, bringing potential damaging winds and hail in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the NWS said a line of storms was...
Incredible front across MI and IL
This is a mid-afternoon picture from the Chicago Water Intake (Harrison Crib) showing a layer of fog (cloud) that appeared very briefly as a warm front lifted over the city. Here at the water intake, At 3 pm, the wind was northeast at 7 mph with a temperature of 50.5°. Then the warm front blasted through, the wind turned to the south and dramatically increased with a peak gust of 44 mph. At 4 pm, the temperature had risen 22° to 72.5°, the south wind was a steady 36.7 mph with a peak gust of 41.6 mph. The dewpoint was 12° higher than the temperature was an hour ago. Update – the actual temperature rise here at the water intake was 24° – from 50.5° at 3 pm to 74.5° at 4 pm.
Minivan crashes into dugout of baseball field at Woodstock park after kids accidentally shift van into drive
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Three kids were hospitalized on Saturday morning after a minivan crashed into the dugout of a baseball field at a park in Woodstock. According to Woodstock police, it all unfolded just before 9:45 a.m. at the Field of Dreams baseball field in Emricson Park. Officers say they believe four kids were inside […]
Washington D.C. lawyer accused of stealing $60,000 from suburban non-profit
RIVERWOODS, Ill. — A lawyer from Washington D.C. is charged with theft and money laundering and accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a north suburban non-profit. The Riverwoods Police Department issued an arrest warrant for 66-year-old Terry Campo, who recently turned himself into the Lake County Jail. Police said the Illinois House Foundation, which […]
Suburban non-profit builds confidence for Muslim youth through boxing
PARK CITY, Ill. — A training program in Lake County is building an inclusive space where people from all walks of life can learn the benefits of boxing. A Muslim youth group from Islamic Foundation North in Libertyville is taking a self-defense class to build confidence and skill in the power of boxing. Jana Abdelrahman, […]
Demolition at Spring Hill Mall expected to begin this summer
Demolition at the recently-closed Spring Hall Mall is expected to begin this summer, as village officials said the buildings of the once-bustling suburban shopping center are now "obsolete." The mall shuttered last month, with all stores inside closing alongside the mall besides a Cinemark movie theater and a Kohl's. West...
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