CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
3 hurt after car crashes into dugout during baseball game in Woodstock, Illinois
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (CBS) — Three juveniles were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a car crashed into the dugout of a baseball field in Woodstock Saturday morning. Fire officials said around 9:43 a.m., crews responded to the crash at Emricson Park's Dream Field, at 900 W. South St. Upon arrival, they saw the car had crashed into the backside of the field. Four juveniles were inside the car when it traveled down the hill, officials said. Three juveniles were taken to area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The fourth was evaluated by paramedics but declined treatment.A game was in progress with nearly a dozen teenage baseball players inside the dugout at the time of the crash. A concrete structure protected them in the collision. Several spectators also managed to move out of the way safely, officials said. Representatives from the City of Woodstock and Public Works were requested to evaluate the damaged dugout. Woodstock police were investigating the crash.
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.
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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