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Victim punched in head by suspect who carjacked him after parking car in driveway in Waukegan
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (330+ words) A victim was punched in the head and carjacked by a suspect who approached him as he parked his car in the driveway of his home in Waukegan, with the suspect later fleeing from police. The Waukegan Police Department responded…...
1 hospitalized after crash leaves car engulfed in flames in Prairie Grove
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (218+ words) A driver was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash left one of the cars engulfed in flames in Prairie Grove Friday afternoon. The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District and Prairie Grove Police Department responded at 1: 27 p. m. Friday to Nish…...
'Worst nightmare': 3 masked Venezuelan migrants armed with guns attack caretaker during armed robbery in Waukegan
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) Prosecutors say a victim " a caretaker for an elderly woman " experienced his "worst nightmare" after three masked Venezuelan migrants armed with guns battered him and robbed him in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department responded on January 21 to a residence on…...
Deacon serving at church in Round Lake placed on leave after allegations of sexual abuse involving children
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) A deacon at a church in Round Lake has been suspended after the Archdiocese announced an investigation into him regarding the sexual abuse of children. Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich announced the news in a letter to members of…...
Man arrested after allegedly strangling girlfriend during 'vicious attack' at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) Officers arrested a man who allegedly strangled his girlfriend and shoved her to the ground in a "vicious attack" at the crowded Six Flags Great America park in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 9 p. m. last Wednesday to Six Flags…...