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July 20, 2022, Waukegan, Joe Shuman/For The Lake County News-Sun, Dansby Swanson, bloodied by his own helmet, helps the Chicago Cubs shake off a weekend sweep with a 5-1 win, Discovery channeled. It was a good event., Sister Mary Popit talks about the benefit of the gun buyback to the community. Woodridge
According to police, the original call regarding the shooting was placed by the off-duty officer after the incident occurred. (Waukegan, IL) Police in Waukegan are investigating a double shooting. North Barrington
Police have not released any motives for the crimes are preliminarily doubt that they are connected. The 16-year-old has been charged as an adult in the October shooting death of Melanie Yates, 23. A man was found shot to death early Monday in a car at a Waukegan gas station, police said. I figured it out., Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Anonymous information can also be given to the Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222. ISSN No. Wood Dale
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WebPolice in Waukegan and North Chicago are investigating three shootings Wednesday that left one person dead and multiple people injured. Kyle M. Acker, 33, of Waukegan, was charged with theft between $500 and $10,000, a Class 3 felony. Lake Zurich
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Police said they recovered a semi-automatic handgun, but there were no arrests. Dansby Swanson, bloodied by his own helmet, helps the Chicago Cubs shake off a weekend sweep with a 5-1 win, Discovery channeled. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It was a long evening for the department, with five people shot in separate incidents. West Dundee
Detectives think the three people were specifically targeted, police said. It was very peaceful. The Rev. I know this will help make things better for us., More than 100 guns were purchased at a buyback in Waukegan Saturday. Old Mill Creek
No one was shot in any specific store. This case remains open and active. Waukegan police on the scene Wednesday of a shooting at Greenwood Avenue and Delaware Road that left one person dead. Roselle
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A female from Waukegan and a male from North Chicago were the victims, but neither suffered life-threatening injuries. Volo
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A part of him left WAUKEGAN, Ill. A man is dead and another man is injured after a shooting in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve at a sports bar in Waukegan, police said. Schaumburg
Waukegan police again recovered spent shell casings from the scene. Lombard
On the afternoon of April 20, just four days after his birthday, Ronald was in a car in the 2300 block of East 80th Street when someone shot him in the chest, according to Chicago police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire about 4:40 p.m. and found the man with gunshot wounds in the 2700 block of Washington Street, Waukegan police said in a statement. July 20, 2022, Waukegan, Joe Shuman/For The Lake County News-Sun (Joe Shuman / Pioneer Press). . A gun buyback event took 107 firearms off the streets of the Waukegan area, as members of the city police department paid $100 cash for each functioning weapon with the assistance of the Most Blessed Trinity Parish and the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Inverness
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Popit was wearing a shirt which read March for Our Lives. She said she did not realize the message she was displaying until she got inside and removed her coat. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. Hainesville
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The woman at the scene was identified as a 19-year veteran of the Waukegan Police Department, who was off-duty at the time. Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor speaks after the gun buyback Saturday at Most Blessed Trinity Parish. Detectives believe the victim was specifically targeted. The victims, all from Waukegan, drove themselves to the gas station after being shot around 10 p.m. in the 1400 block of Melrose Avenue, according to police. I felt it could be successful, and I wanted to get involved.. St. Charles
She participated in the nationwide event, taking part in the march in Highland Park in June. Rondout
The Waukegan Police Department Community Crimes Division is following up on investigative leads. Carpentersville
This was very successful, he said. Lake Bluff
The Illinois State Police is leading an investigation into a shooting in which an off-duty Waukegan police officer fatally shot her husband during an apparent domestic situation, according to authorities. It's believed two more people were shot around 10:45 p.m. near 17th and Victoria streets. Marengo
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Hours later, officers responded to a report of three people with gunshot wounds at a gas station in the 2700 block of Washington Street, Waukegan police said. When I realized I walked on those same streets, it really hit me, she said. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Round Lake Heights
"It's crazy to hear Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion is changing like that," Waukegan resident Niquera Short said. A man in his 20s from North Chicago was transported to a hospital in serious condition and later died, police said. Ronald Nolton went to school and rapped as Lil Ronald. Keeneyville
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Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Waukegan Police Department tip line at (847) 360-9001. New study questions conventional wisdom, 'His presence was as big as his stature': Support pours in for Batavia officer's family, Authorities: Palatine man sexually assaulted woman at gunpoint at Riverwoods hotel. Elk Grove Village
Anyone with information can call the Waukegan police tip line at 847-360-9001. Lake County Assistant States Attorney Stella Day said Acker worked as an employee [], A speeding stolen vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into another car, causing one of the cars to roll over Saturday afternoon in Waukegan, an alderman said. Anonymous information can also be given to the Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222. Elburn
All Rights Reserved. Chastain said the event was held with police and church officials present, but no one else from the public or media, to make the sellers as comfortable as possible, protect their identities and help motivate participation. WAUKEGAN, Ill. Two people were shot Saturday afternoon in a suburban Walmart parking lot. Joe Gudella was a Batavia police officer for just over a year, but he made a big impression on the community he served. Grayslake
An 18-year-old who was shot "execution-style" and found on a sidewalk in Waukegan over the weekend is brain dead and on life support. The residents were inside the home at the time [], A Mundelein man is being held on a $1 million bond after he was charged with sexually assaulting two children over the span of years, prosecutors said. The incident took place on Sunday night around 9:45, after two people sitting in a vehicle were hit by gunfire. Barrington
The people who came seemed comfortable. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call the Waukegan police Tip-Line at (847) 360-9001. A Waukegan man in his 30's was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Also helping with the event was Sister Mary Popit of Waukegan, a nun with the Sisters of the Holy Jesus. Two people in their 30's and one man in his 20's were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. WAUKEGAN, Ill. A man is dead and another man is injured after a shooting in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve at a sports bar in Timothy J. OMalley of Most Blessed Trinity Parish said last year police removed 277 guns from street in Waukegan, primarily during traffic stops. No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Police officers handed envelopes with $100 cash to each individual who drove through the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot Saturday in Waukegan in the communitys first effort to remove guns from the streets with no questions asked of the sellers. Waukegan police say around 6:20 p.m. three victims were found shot outside a strip mall in the 1300 block of North Green Bay Road. Lily Lake
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", State of Illinois unclaimed property auction starts May 1, Chicago radio host describes dodging bullets in New Orleans shooting. Scott Chastain, a Waukegan deputy police chief, said there was a collection of long guns such as rifles, shotguns and carbines along with handguns, including revolvers and service pistols. Charity Johnson, 14, died just days before Ronald after being shot on the West Side. We walked from (Sunset) Park along Central Avenue into town, held a rally and walked back, she said. The Rev. Deerfield
The shooting happened in the Calumet Heights neighborhood's 8800-block of South Euclid Avenue at about 3:40 p.m. Police said a 3-year-old boy was struck in the face by gunfire. 'He was a baby': 14-year-old boy shot to death in South Chicago 1 year after losing mom, home By Sophie Sherry , Sun-Times Media Wire Friday, April 28, 2023 3:49PM Officers responded to reports of gunfire about 4:40 p.m. and found the man with Round Lake
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Officials say the goal of [], Multiple suspects forcibly broke into a house in Highland Park, awakening the residents who were inside sleeping, and burglarized the home late Sunday evening, police said. Waukegan Police said Juan C. Garibay, 42, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and a count of attempted murder for the shooting in the 1400 block of Lorraine Place. Villa Park
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- Three men were shot, one fatally, in a strip mall parking lot in north suburban Waukegan Wednesday night, police said. Burlington
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WebA 24-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in Waukegan in the north suburbs. The off-duty officer, whose name has yet to be publicly released, is cooperating with authorities, police said. Lake County Assistant States Attorney Stella Day said a child [], Police say the gun buyback event held on Saturday in Waukegan, which offered $100 to residents who turned in guns, was a huge success with over 100 guns collected. The Waukegan Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is investigating. The second person, a Milburn man in his 20s, remained hospitalized Thursday, police said. Detectives believe the men were sitting in a car in that block when a dark-colored sedan drove up, someone shot the victims and then the vehicle drove away. One of the shootings happened at a gas station early Thursday morning on the The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 3:50 p.m. to the 1600 block of North Jackson Street for a crash with injuries. After the three-hour event, police and church officials displayed the collection of rifles, shotguns, handguns and one Uzi submachine gun on five tables to demonstrate the breadth of what was collected. WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- Firefighters in Waukegan continue to work to put out a fire at a recycling plant that broke out on Friday evening. The city spokesperson said the victims are stable. No one was in custody for either shooting later Thursday. Lisle
Little did Popit know at the time a gunman would kill seven people and wound dozens more less than a month later during Highland Parks July 4 parade. Bartlett
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Police paid $25 for nonfunctioning guns. Investigators said they believe all three victims were specifically targeted. They were all taken to an area hospital for their injuries. A 79-year-old Antioch area man approached his 59-year-old neighbor while he was using a leaf blower on his property, argued with him and shot him in the head earlier this month, officials said Tuesday. Round Lake Park
August 9, 2021 / 10:13 AM / CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS)-- Waukegan police are investigating a shooting incident that left two people injured Sunday night. Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 12:56 PM CDT. Most were not legally owned by the person with them in the car. Batavia
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The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. The gun violence started Wednesday night around 8 p.m. when two men were shot while sitting in a car in the 2400 block of Greenwood Avenue, according to Waukegan police. Lincolnshire
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People who came seemed very comfortable with everything, Chastain said. To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens. WebFOX 32 Chicago WAUKEGAN, Ill. - One person is dead after a shooting at a shopping mall parking lot in Waukegan Wednesday evening. WebWAUKEGAN, Ill. Police are investigating after at least four shootings in the far northern suburbs. East Dundee
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A security guard was shot at River Oaks Center shopping mall in Calumet City Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Police investigating 3rd shooting in nearby North Chicago. Wheaton
Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 12:56 PM CDT WAUKEGAN, Ill. A man is dead after he was hit by a hit-and-run driver late-Saturday night in Waukegan, according to police. The weapon used in the incident was identified as the officer's service pistol issued by the police department. Buffalo Grove
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Police are teaming up with The Archdiocese of Once the serial numbers on the guns are checked to make sure they were not used in a crime or stolen therefore needed by law enforcement for investigative purposes Chastain said they will be destroyed. WebNew video from police shooting in Waukegan, IL Action News Jax. WebPublished May 2, 2022 Updated on May 2, 2022 at 2:57 pm The Illinois State Police is leading an investigation into a shooting in which an off-duty Waukegan police officer They can no longer harm children, or be used in a crime. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. James E. Chandler, 56, of Waukegan, was charged with retail theft over $300, enhanced theft and battery making physical contact. Antioch
We dont have a date right now, but it is something we would do again. We have 107, what we call 'real guns' that were taken in today, then we have additional BB guns," Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor said at the event. (Steve Sadin / Lake County News-Sun). WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman has been charged after two men in their 20s were shot Saturday at a Walmart Super Center parking lot in north suburban Waukegan, according to police. Waukegan police on the scene Wednesday of a shooting at Greenwood Avenue and Delaware Road that left one person dead. A teenage girl reported to her school on April [], An employee was arrested after prosecutors say he was found to be stealing contents from packages while working at a FedEx facility in Grayslake. She was taken to an area hospital with visible physical injuries, according to authorities. Pingree Grove
They were taken to local hospitals and are expected to survive. I will never forget it.. This was a win for the community. Warrenville
2769-4283. A 53-year-old man who barricaded himself inside an Ingleside home early Tuesday morning surrendered to police after being bitten by Lake County Sheriff's Office police dog Dax, officials said. Northfield
The police did not immediately respond to an email seeking information. Luke Stulga breaks slump, hits for cycle as St. Laurence stymies Mount Carmel. (Steve Sadin / Lake County News-Sun). CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least 20 people have been shot, one fatally, in Chicago shootings so far this weekend, police said. Indian Creek
Investigators say the suspect(s) fired multiple rounds while the three men were in the parking lot. Arlington Heights
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A Georgia man was arrested after breaking into woman's home near Gurnee Sunday night and being hunted down by a Lake County sheriff's office dog, authorities said. RELATED: Teen boy killed in Woodlawn shooting: Chicago police. A mother is calling for justice for her 14-year-old daughter after she was shot last week in Austin and died Monday at the hospital. 2022 SJB Business Solutions, Inc. MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- A man shot and killed another man Monday at Rose State College in Oklahoma, according to police, who reported no other injuries after the campus was briefly put on lockdown. Rolling Meadows
The Waukegan Police Department said they partnered with The Archdiocese of Chicago and Most Blessed Trinity Parish to host the event. WebPolice, church offering cash to residents who turn in guns at buyback event in Waukegan. RELATED: Mother seeks justice after boy, 7, killed in East Chicago: 'Cold-blooded murderers ambushed my car'. "The second shooting we think that the victims specifically targeted," said Waukegan Police Deputy Chief Joe Florip. by LMCS Staff Report April 29, 2023 11:24 AM. This has made our community safer., Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor speaks after the gun buyback Saturday at Most Blessed Trinity Parish. The shooting occurred at about 6:20 p.m. in the 1300-block of North Green Bay Road. Northbrook
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The Rev. Wauconda Police Department Sgt. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District and Lindenhurst Police Department responded around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday to Route 45 and Grand Avenue for a report [], A mother was arrested and charged after prosecutors say she put her child in a headlock and bit him on his fingers in Libertyville during an argument. Daviontae Sims-Friar of Waukegan was taken to Vista East Medical Center where he died, according to a statement from the Lake County coroners office. She too felt the buyback was well worth it. Downers Grove
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At least four other children younger than 15 have been killed in shootings in Chicago this year. Two nights ago, a male in his late-teens was found dead in a parking lot of an apartment complex. Sleepy Hollow
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For me, this means fewer funerals, OMalley said. Riverwoods
A new report from a bipartisan panel of criminal justice experts questions whether sending people to prison for 10 years or more is necessary or cost-effective. After his mother died, everything changed. WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- Firefighters in Waukegan continue to work to put out a fire at a recycling plant that broke out on Friday evening. Sister Mary Popit talks about the benefit of the gun buyback to the community. Timothy J. OMalley of Most Blessed Trinity Parish said last year police removed 277 guns from street in Waukegan, primarily during traffic stops. Timothy J. OMalley of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, left, listens Waukegan Deputy Police Chief Scott Chastain talk about the Uzi submachine gun purchased at a gun buyback Saturday. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two brothers were killed on Tuesday when they broke into a home in north suburban Waukegan, and got into a Police did not release the amount of casings recovered or the caliber of round used. All three victims are from Waukegan and in their 20s and 30s. Waukegan police say around 6:20 p.m. The Waukegan Fire Department said the fire began about 8 p.m. Two Waukegan men have been charged in a fatal shooting Sunday in Waukegan, authorities said Wednesday. All Rights Reserved. Itasca
October 24, 2020 The Wauconda Police Department and Wauconda Fire District responded around 1:23 p.m. Wednesday to the 300 block of Stillwater Court. More than 100 guns were purchased at a buyback in Waukegan Saturday. Medinah
(Steve Sadin / Lake County News-Sun). A man in his 20s and another in his 30s, both from North Chicago were injured, as well as, a man in his 40s from Waukegan. Rifles, handguns and an Uzi submachine gun, center, were among the firearms collected. Maple Park
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Lake County Assistant States Attorney Stella Day [], An elderly man who was found dead lying in a pool of blood with stab wounds at a Wauconda residence is believed to have inflicted the wounds himself, the coroner said. I figured it out., Baseball, softball and girls soccer scores for Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Police are investigating a spate of shootings in Waukegan and nearby North Chicago Wednesday night. It was a long evening for the department, with five people shot in separate incidents. At this point, motive for the shooting is unknown. Gurnee
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Breaking News DISH CUSTOMERS: Call 800-333-3474 and demand they return FOX30. Anyone with information on this incident can call the Waukegan police "Tip-Line" at 847-360-9001. "In the first shooting, we're going back and we are looking at some other connections with some other folks that were there that night.". Police said Thursday they do not believe the two incidents were connected. (Steve Sadin / Lake County News-Sun). South Elgin
Timothy J. OMalley of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, left, listens Waukegan Deputy Police Chief Scott Chastain talk about the Uzi submachine gun purchased at a gun buyback Saturday. An autopsy performed Monday showed that Michael Reed Jr., 18, of Hainesville, died as a result of a gunshot wound to his back, according to Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton. Here's What We Know So Far, I-55 Shut Down in Both Directions Due to Large Crash' Amid Dust Storm in South-Central Illinois, Where to Watch 2023 Met Gala Celebrity Arrivals on Monday, At Least 6 People Killed, 30 Injured in Large Crashes on I-55 in Illinois During Dust Storm. Police said a gunman drove away and was not in custody. She said she is committed to preventing gun violence, and wants to do anything she can to assist. Carol Stream
That's obvious from the outpouring of support since he died unexpectedly Monday in Wisconsin. A mother is calling for justice for her 14-year-old daughter after she was shot last week in Austin and died Monday at the hospital. Streamwood
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They found a victim with gunshot wounds, who was taken to an area hospital for treatment.