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Two people found dead in Buffalo Grove home, a third dies in hospital, no foul play suspected, police say

June 17, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Buffalo Grove Police said there are no signs of foul play in the deaths of two residents found dead during a well-being check Tuesday and a third person at the...

Waukegan woman receives two-year prison sentence for 2022 killing of friend with car

June 15, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

A Waukegan woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for killing a friend by running over her with a car, according to Lake County authorities.

Law & Order column: Lake County police dogs and handlers going to national competition

June 15, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

Two Lake County Sheriff’s Office police dogs and their officer handlers won top honors at a regional competition and have advanced to a national competition. Deputy John Forlenza and Lux,...

Woman bicyclist fatally struck by train in Grayslake Tuesday night

June 10, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

A woman bicyclist died Tuesday night when she was struck by a freight train in Grayslake, Lake County authorities said.

Mundelein man killed when vehicle strikes brick structure

June 9, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

A man died early Sunday when he ran his vehicle into a brick structure in Mundelein, the Lake County Coroner’s Office said.

Man dies in crash after fleeing police traffic stop in Round Lake Beach Saturday

June 8, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

A man was killed Saturday when he crashed his truck into a pole after he fled an attempted traffic stop, Round Lake Beach police said.

Law & Order column: New Wauconda police chief named

June 5, 2026 at 10:44 a.m.

Deputy Chief John Combs was officially appointed as the new chief at a recent Village Board meeting. He is a 27-year veteran of the department.

Cary-area man charged with reckless homicide in fatal crash

June 4, 2026 at 8:04 a.m.

The collision happened on Jan. 13 at about 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Lake Cook Road and Quentin Road in Deer Park.

Law & Order column: Police say man tried to run over brother

May 29, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

George Stachura, 60, was arrested on aggravated assault with a motor vehicle following a Tuesday incident, according to reports.

Wauconda-area man killed trimming branches near power lines

May 26, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

Authorities identified him Tuesday as Edward Topel, 67.

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