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Lake County, Illinois K-9 Officer Dax's name to be added to fallen police dog memorial
A Lake County, Illinois K-9 officer will be honored for his ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week in May.
Lake County allocates $800K to combat gambling addiction; ‘It only makes sense’
A 2020 study found that 3.8% of Illinois adults have a full-blown gambling disorder, while another 7.6% are at-risk gamblers.
Two dead after separate Lake County crashes
McEwen was injured in a two-car crash near Illinois Route 59 and Golfview in North Barrington when the vehicle in which she was riding was struck by a van that crossed the centerline and struck McEwen ...
SWAT standoff goes on for hours in Crystal Lake, Illinois
A SWAT standoff dragged on for hours in Crystal Lake, Illinois northwest of Chicago Thursday night. Police were out in force ...
Crain's Chicago Business10h
Bill to empower schools in Wirtz project fight sails through Illinois House
At the same time, the Wirtz family's development team is mailing letters to about 12,000 households asking them to support ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana11d
After decades of decline, Lake County sees seventh highest population growth in the state
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Lake County gained 2,346 new residents last year, an increase of 0.5%. It was among the ...
Crystal Lake, Illinois: Armed Suspect In Standoff With Police On Briarwood Road
A rifle-wielding suspect triggered a standoff in Crystal Lake Friday evening after reportedly aiming at police. Shots were ...
Lake County, Illinois K-9 Officer Dax's name to be added to fallen police dog memorial wall in Washington D.C.
A Lake County, Illinois K-9 officer will be honored for his ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week in May.