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Chain O' Lakes reopens to boating
By Lee Filas - 05/10/13
The Chain O' Lakes has reopened for boating after being closed for 19 days due to flooding, state officials said. With water levels on the Chain dipping below flood stage, the Fox Waterway Agency and Illinois Department of Natural Resources lifted... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/10/13
One man injured in Orland Park home invasion
By Lee Filas - 05/10/13
Police are on the scene of a home invasion and shooting in the 10900 block of Antelope Lane in Orland Park. Officers were called to the scene at about 2:30 a.m. and found one man shot in what appears to be a home invasion in the Deer Creek Estate... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/10/13
Police are on the scene of a home invasion and shooting in the 10900 block of Antelope Lane in Orland Park. Officers were called to the scene at about 2:30 a.m. and found one man shot in what appears to be a home invasion in the Deer Creek Estate... FULL STORY
Milwaukee man pleads not guilty in attack near Old Mill Creek
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
A Milwaukee man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges in Lake County court early Thursday. Michael Highsmith is accused of attacking a 66-year-old man from Genoa City, Wis., and leaving him on the side of a road near Old Mill... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
Mundelein man shot by cop pleads not guilty
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
A man charged after drawing a gun on Vernon Hills Police officer at the police station pleaded not guilty in Lake County court early Thursday. Howard Lazarus, 53, of Mundelein, remains held on $100,000 bail after being charged with aggravated... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
Monk charged in Antioch child abduction held on $150,000 bond
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
Authorities say they believe a Benedictine monk charged with attempting to lure a 14-year-old girl into his car in Antioch suffers from mental health problems. Bail was increased to $150,000 Thursday for Thomas J. Chmura, 57, who faces four counts... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
Antioch Rescue to staff vacant station this summer
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O' Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
The Antioch Rescue Squad plans to begin staffing an unused fire station to better serve the Chain O' Lakes and Antioch area during the busy summer months. In addition, officials said squad members for the first time will be paid a stipend for... FULL STORY
Mundelein man pleads not guilty in fatal Round Lake Beach shooting
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
A Mundelein man could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of killing a Zion man because of the way he wore his hat, authorities said Thursday. Jose Garcia, 18, of the 600 block of Deepwoods Drive, pleaded not guilty to three counts of... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/09/13
Dawn Patrol: Not all back pension plan; psychologist on Darien shooter
By Sara Hooker And Lee Filas - 05/08/13
Darien shooter's story consistent,' psychologist testifies. Not all back union-favored pension cuts. Firefighter hurt in South Barrington house fire. COD president to have building named after him. Former... FULL STORY
By Sara Hooker And Lee Filas - 05/08/13
Police: Woman abandoned animals in Deerfield home
By Lee Filas - 05/08/13
A Niles woman charged with abandoning her two dogs for two weeks in a locked and foreclosed Deerfield townhouse missed court Wednesday after checking herself into a psychiatric hospital, authorities said. Debra Jaffe, 42, of the 8000 block of... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/08/13
Waukegan man pleads guilty to 2011 torture and murder
By Lee Filas - 05/07/13
The ringleader behind the torture and murder a Waukegan man, whose body was then dumped in the Penny Road Pond near Barrington Hills, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Lake County court Tuesday. Roberto Guzman, 24, will spend the next 29... FULL STORY
By Lee Filas - 05/07/13
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