Burglar Busted On Doorbell Cam; Driver On Heroin Crashes: Blotter

BMW driver first denies drinking but has twice the legal limit; DUI driver charged with child endangerment: Lake Forest Police Blotter

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Wine Bottle-Throwing Man Sought By Police After 'Ding Dong Ditch'

Doorbell videos show a man ring a doorbell and run away before returning to smash a window with a wine bottle.

Lake Forest Liquor Larceny Leads To Warrants, Indictment For Duo

Detectives and security staff from local retailers recognized the two men, police said.

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In 'Unrelated' Shootings In Waukegan: Police

No one is in custody for either of the shootings, which occurred Tuesday night. Police said they appear unrelated.

Sexual Assault Charges Filed In Attack On Girl, 16, On Bike Path

Authorities said DNA evidence links a 27-year-old Beach Park man to last week's attack on the teen.

Hit-And-Run DUI Driver Found Hiding In Skokie Lagoons: Blotter

A drunken Indiana man crashed in Lake Forest, fled police in Highland Park and hid in Winnetka: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Antisemitic Threats Lead To Probation For Waukegan Man

Kevin Kerr told the FBI that Jews were targeting him with lasers and that he would "show up at Pritzker's door and read him the riot act."

Man Accused Of Married Couple's Murder Wants To Act As Own Lawyer

Timothy Triplett told a Lake County judge he has had trouble hiring a private defense attorney due to his lack of money, authorities said.

Teen Sexually Assaulted On Robert McClory Bike Path In Beach Park

Authorities said a 16-year-old girl was walking on the bike path when a man emerged from the tree line and attacked her.

Deputies Save Life Of Man Overdosing In Lake County Jail Shower

An investigation revealed the inmate had taken opioids just before returning from work release, according to the sheriff's office.

Defendant Leaves Lake County's 1st In-Person Jury Trial This Year

A wanted Zion man was sentenced to 19 years in prison Wednesday after skipping out on the final day of his trial.

Stun Gun, Cash And 'A Lot' Of Marijuana Leads To Charges: Blotter

Police found about 140 grams of cannabis, a stun gun, drug paraphernalia and $1,525 in small bills during a traffic stop this week.

'Involuntarily Vomiting' Man Drove 112 MPH Down Route 41: Blotter

Passenger in drunken driver's car rushed to hospital; motorist faces charge after eating marijuana before driving: Lake Forest Blotter

Glenview Man Charged In Fatal Lake Forest Hit-And-Run

A 24-year-old driver fatally struck a 62-year-old pedestrian with a pickup truck before fleeing the scene last November, police said.

Thief Caught On Camera At Lake Forest Hospital: Blotter

Lake Forest woman charged with misdemeanor after fleeing officer; drunk Round Lake Park man faces felony charges: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Hit-And-Run Driver Had Nearly Twice Legal Alcohol Limit: Blotter

Lake Bluff woman without headlights, Park City man asleep in car smelling of weed both face DUI charges: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Blotters

Lake Forest Woman Killed By Metra Train: Authorities

A 73-year-old woman was identified as the pedestrian fatally struck by northbound train Wednesday night near Western Avenue in Lake Forest.

Second Man Charged With Murder In Killing Of Beach Park Couple

Detectives found evidence linking a 35-year-old man to the double homicide of a married couple shot dead in their garage, authorities said.

Man Charged With Murder After Shooting Ex-Girlfriend During Argument In North Chicago, Police Say

A 47-year-old woman was shot and killed inside an apartment complex in the 0-100 block of Prairie View Court in North Chicago Monday night.

Man Charged With Murdering Ex-Girlfriend As She Ran Away

A woman from Peoria was fatally shot outside a North Chicago apartment complex Monday. A former romantic partner is charged in her killing.

Unprovoked Attack On Restaurant Patrons In Lake Forest: Blotter

Driver awaiting trial for DUI sits down in street in abortive attempt to avoid arrest on new DUI charge: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Fatal Traffic Crash On Interstate 94 In Lake Forest: State Police

State police said a 46-year-old man died after his stationary car was struck by a tractor-trailer Thursday on the Tri-State Tollway.

ATM 'Shimmer' Discovered At Lake Forest Bank: Police

Police asked anyone who recently used the drive-thru ATM where the skimming device was found to carefully monitor their account.

'Stubborn' Fire Burns For Hours In Vacant Lake Forest House

Several neighbors reported flames coming from a home under construction in a west Lake Forest subdivision, according to fire officials.

Prosecutors Consider Pursuing Life Sentence In Double Homicide

If Timothy Triplett is convicted of killing a Beach Park couple in their home, prosecutors said they will consider seeking a life sentence.

Cops Catch Package Theft Crew Member In Stolen Car: Blotter

A drunken driver arrested in the early morning hours after Christmas was provided with a plate of cookies: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Blotter

Man Charged In Double Homicide Of Beach Park Couple

A Waukegan parolee is accused of murdering a husband and wife in their garage after they returned home from work last month.

Pair Pilfers 30 Packages From Lake Forest Apartment Building

The thieves brought a dolly and spent more than a half hour gathering packages and loading them into a car, police said.

Cops Smell Pot, Find Gun While Investigating Crash: Blotter

Car catches fire after drunken driver crashes into tree; motorists halt intoxicated Milwaukee man: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Blotter

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Hit-And-Run Driver Flees Crash With Kids In Car: LF/LB Blotter

Drunken drivers discovered surrounded by beer, driving too fast — or driving too slow: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Police Blotter

Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Dead In Zion, Police Say

Police said a 16-year-old boy was among three people shot Tuesday evening on Galilee Avenue.

Woman Fatally Shot While Sitting In Car In North Chicago

Police said a 47-year-old woman died after a car pulled up and someone inside opened fire Sunday morning in North Chicago.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Consumers in Lake Forest-Lake Bluff can take certain steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Lake Bluff Police: Buckle Up, Don't Drink And Drive!

Drivers will see an increase in safety patrols now through the early morning hours of Nov. 30, according to Lake Bluff police.

New Water Rescue Boat 'Marine 1' Unveiled At Waukegan Harbor

The Waukegan Fire Department announced it recently took ownership of a 23-foot rescue boat from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Driver, Truck Found In Fatal Lake Forest Hit-And-Run, Police Say

Detectives have interviewed the suspected driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a pedestrian last week in Lake Forest.

Victim In Fatal Lake Forest Hit-And-Run Identified As Local CEO

Police are searching for the driver of the truck that struck and killed 62-year-old Stephen Kennedy Thursday on Mayflower Road.

Hit-And-Run Pickup Truck Kills Man In Lake Forest: Police

Police said the driver of a white Ford F150 drove away after fatally striking a pedestrian in his 60s.