CRIME & SAFETY
Carnival chaos in northwest suburb: Police shut down festivities due to unruly crowds
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. - A carnival in a northwest suburb turned chaotic Saturday evening, prompting law enforcement to shut it down for public safety. Lake in the Hills Police said they received calls just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday for fights erupting at the carnival and its nearby parking lot in the 100 block of North Randall Road.
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 […]
Illinois news in brief: Attorney charged with stealing from nonprofit
A lawyer is charged with theft and money laundering for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 from an Illinois non-profit organization. The Riverwoods Police Department issued an arrest warrant for 66-year-old Terry Campo, who recently turned himself in at the Lake County Jail. Police said the Illinois House Foundation dissolved and the president authorized Campo to transfer funds to a similar foundation led by Campo in Washington D.C., but police said he deposited the money into his own account.
Missing man's body recovered in Waukegan Harbor: coroner
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - The body of a missing man in McHenry County was recovered in Waukegan Harbor early Friday. Initially, Waukegan police said they were called at 6:15 a.m. to the harbor for a well-being check. When officers searched the area, they found the man's body in the water. The...
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