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A judge in Lake County has issued a $5 million bond for both teens who are charged as adults in the fatal shooting of a Waukegan volleyball coach early last month, officials said. The two teens, ages 16 and 17, were arrested on Thursday after Waukegan police executed search warrants...

WAUKEGAN, Ill. - A man accused of shooting two people, including his estranged wife, in Waukegan last month is now in custody. At about 11:14 p.m. on May 24, the Waukegan Police Department responded to the 13400 block of Bridge Drive for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they located...

A Lake County judge set bail at $5 million for a pair of teenagers accused of killing a Waukegan volleyball coach last month. David Dejesus, 16, and Yahir A. Torrecilla, 17, have each been arrested and charged as adults with first-degree murder stemming from the fatal May 6 shooting of 23-year-old Niolis Collazo.

(Waukegan, IL) Two people have been arrested and charged in a Waukegan murder. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Monday when police were notified about the death of Mieshon Harvey at Vista East hospital. The 21-year-old was said to suffer multiple gunshot wounds while in the parking lot of a Fountain Square bowling alley. Police say the shooting was the result of Harvey attempting to break up a fight between two females. 24-year-old Josiah Mars of Zion is accused of firing the shots that killed the victim, he is charged with three counts of murder. The man who allegedly supplied the weapon, 32-year-old Derrick Wells of Zion, also faces murder charges, as well as multiple domestic battery counts.

Highland Park police said a bicyclist has died after being a struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run Friday afternoon.

Safety officials are investigating violent incident that occurred at the theme park Monday evening. In a disturbing incident at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois, a brawl erupted on Monday night involving two groups of teenagers, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. The violent altercation, which involved both patrons and law enforcement officers, caused chaos and led to injuries among several of the teens as well as four police officers trying to restore order.

A highly intoxicated Illinois woman called 911 several times from a Wisconsin Walmart parking lot...for no reason. Kenosha News. When I start reading a story the originates from a Walmart parking lot, I know this should be good. Karen A. Kline was arrested for a BUNCH of charges...and she basically...

(Waukegan, IL) A 19-year-old North Chicago woman is behind bars after being arrested in connection to a double shooting in Waukegan. The incident took place back on May 21st when people were gathering to observe a fight between two females. An investigation led to the arrest of Sophia Hanna, who was also wanted for a probation violation from a previous shooting. Overall, Hanna is facing two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated battery, battery, possession of a weapon by a felon and more. Bond was set at 2-million-dollars with a court date set for today.

Lake County, Illinois has a range of activities on offer over the weekend of June 2-4, including the Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park, featuring six bands or solo artists from the region competing for a spot in the final on June 25. The winner receives $2,000, gear and additional performance opportunities. Ravinia Brewing Company will be on hand to provide refreshments for those aged 21 and over.

WAUKEGAN, Ill. - A suburban man was arrested after allegedly shooting at the ex-boyfriend of a woman he was with Monday morning in Waukegan. Angel J. Gutierrez-Cervantes, 25, went to pick up a woman around 2:30 a.m. from her ex-boyfriend's residence in the 2600 block of North Augusta Drive, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

KENOSHA, WI (WLIP)–Two people from Illinois remain in critical condition after a motorcycle crash Tuesday night. The Kenosha News reports that a 24 year old Waukegan man suffered life threatening injuries after trying to pass a car making a left turn off south Sheridan Road. The two vehicles collided....

Illinois Police Officers disband a large fight at an amusement park and arrested six teens on Monday night. 4 Police Officers Hurt For Disbanding A Violent Fight At The Illinois Amusement Park, 6 Teens Were Arrested. Monday night at 7:15 pm Gurnee police officers and other law enforcement agencies were...

Antioch, Illinois is hosting a Summer 2023 Wine Walk event on June 3, anticipating over 500 people to visit local shops and restaurants while enjoying sips of wine. The event has seen more visitors coming from other communities to experience Antioch's downtown.

KENOSHA, WI (WLIP)–A chance discovery by a law enforcement officer led to the discovery of a battered woman. Oak Creek police spotted a car outside a motel on Saturday which had plates that did not match its registration. After connecting the car to a person staying at the motel,...

KENOSHA, WI (WLIP)–Charges have been filed against a Kenosha man who allegedly shot a woman in the leg. 32 year old Deshalon Hill reportedly admitted to accidentally shooting the woman in the leg following an argument Tuesday in the 4900block of 42nd Avenue. The woman was treated at the...

FOX LAKE—On May 30, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release regarding a fatality involving a 39-year-old North Chicago man following a hit-and-run crash that occurred on May 29 at approximately 2:08 a.m. On the day of the incident, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office,...

This year's Libertyville Days Festival, MVPs of '23 is June 15-18, 2023. The festivities include Lake County's largest and most spectacular parade, featuring community floats, marching bands, horses, and more, which will be on Saturday, June 17th. (Please note that the summer edition of the Village Views newsletter indicated that the parade will be held on Saturday, June 18th. It should have read Saturday, June 17th.) The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. from the Metra train station and travels south on Milwaukee Avenue to Rockland Road. This year's parade grand marshal is Christina Riek, ICU Nurse at Advocate Condell Medical Center.

(Chicago, IL) Gas prices have dropped on both sides of the state line. AAA says the average gallon of gas in Wisconsin currently runs $3.50…which is down 6 cents from last week, and is 7-cents below the national average. Kenosha County dropped 2-cents to $3.69. In Illinois, the average gallon of gas is currently $3.91…a drop of 6-cents from last week, but still 34-cents higher than the national average. Currently, the state has the 9th highest average price in the country. Lake County saw a drop of 12-cents to $4.00.

Depth is a recurring theme of New Trier High School team-sport success, and it was hidden in plain sight in the Trevians state tennis performance. Following a recent injury, senior Oliver Coppieters joined with Daniel Matten on the Trevians second doubles team, a duo that fought its way to a sixth-place state finish on May […] The post Doubles pairs help Trevians lock up second at state; Highland Park duo are your state champions appeared first on The Record.