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PALATINE, Ill. — A snow pile that refuses to melt in Palatine has gained quite a bit of attention in the community. The mighty snow stack, dubbed the “The Palatine Snow Pile,” is located next to a parking garage near Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Concert Hub, located at 180 North Smith Street. A sign posted […]
2 Lake Villa men charged with setting fire to former Round Lake Beach movie theater
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. - Two Lake County men are facing arson charges after allegedly setting fire to an old movie theater in Round Lake Beach over the weekend. Round Lake Beach police and firefighters responded to a blaze at the former Regal Cinemas, located at 550 E. Rollins Rd., at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday.
Reality TV star turned fugitive Connor Smith arrested thanks to FOX 32 viewers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A reality TV star from Orland Park who had been on the run for over a year is now in jail, thanks in part to the viewers of FOX 32 Chicago. The Lake County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Connor Smith for more than a year.
Wheeling crash leaves 1 dead, another injured
WHEELING, Ill. - One person died and another was injured in a crash Wednesday night in suburban Wheeling. The Wheeling Fire Department was called to the intersection of Lake-Cook Road and Northgate Parkway around 11:20 p.m. for a report of a crash, officials said. Two vehicles were found at the...
Suspected Highland Park parade shooter granted permission to call family from jail
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The alleged Highland Park parade shooter will be allowed to call his family from jail after a ruling Wednesday by a Lake County judge. Robert Crimo III appeared briefly before Judge Victoria Rossetti, who agreed to modify a December order revoking his phone, tablet and internet privileges.
Illinois tulip farms will be in ‘full bloom' this weekend, but forecast calls for storms
Illinois tulip farms are making for colorful sights, but rain and storms headed to the Chicago area could dampen your weekend plans to see the festive flowers. This weekend at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, approximately 600,000 tulips are expected to be in bloom. And in Maple Park, at Kuiper's Family Farm, organizers expected fields to be in "full bloom."
Suburban man brought gun to city because ‘Chicago is crazy,’ cops say
CHICAGO — A suburban man arrested for carrying a gun in Old Town told police he decided to bring his wife’s firearm with him on a trip to the city because “Chicago is crazy,” according to the cops who arrested him. The incident began when a...
Barrington Hills man arrested in Pecatonica robbery
PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - A Barrington Hills man faces several charges in connection with a mugging in Pecatonica. Keyandre Embrey, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated battery and possession of a debit or credit card. Pecatonica police say they were called during the evening hours of April 18 for...
Threatening social media post leads to firearms restraining order against resident
A recent social media post threatening gun violence in the North Shore resulted in an investigation from the Highland Park Police Department. The City of Highland Park reported on Wednesday that Lake County granted a firearms restraining order against a resident who on Facebook posted a photo of assault-style firearms with the message, “Just purchased […] The post Threatening social media post leads to firearms restraining order against resident appeared first on The Record.
Lake County leaders address plan to tackle gun violence
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The Lake County State’s Attorney said they are tackling gun violence and released a report Tuesday showing why they said it’s working. Leaders in Lake County said they are taking a targeted approach to try to prevent shootings before they happen and released their plans in a 45-page plan. Lake County State’s […]
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