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Tyler (Zion) DJ MYTH - He Knows I'm Looking Tyler from Waukegan checking in. I'm not saying i'm obsessed...but i'm just saying that if he posts, i'm probably gonna see it! Is that weird? Nia (Zion) MOLIY - 911 (CALL THE LAW) Listen...if looking this good is a crime, somebody better call the law boys! Denise (North Chicago) Dawn Richard feat. Jelly Joseph - chuuuurch Hey, it's Denise. This one goes out to somebody who's been giving me something to testify about lately. I'll leave it at that.

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Waukegan Man Accused of Holding Girlfriend Hostage at Gunpoint, Threatening Shootout With Police

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A 24-year-old Waukegan man is being held in the Lake County Jail after allegedly barricading his girlfriend inside a bedroom with a loaded handgun and telling authorities he was prepared for a shootout with police. Rick Delgado faces multiple criminal charges following the October 2 incident at a residence in the 900 block of North Lewis Avenue. According to prosecutors, Waukegan police received a 911 call around 2:48 a.m. from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was […]

October 15, 2026 2

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Six Flags Great America Temporarily Closes Raging Bull Following Fatal Roller Coaster Incident in Georgia

GURNEE, Ill. — Six Flags Great America has temporarily closed its popular Raging Bull roller coaster as a precaution following a fatal incident involving a similar attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia. The decision comes after reports that a man died following an incident aboard the Goliath roller coaster at the Georgia amusement park on Monday, October 12. According to witness accounts, the man reportedly fell from the moving roller coaster and may have struck portions of the train before […]

October 13, 2026 2

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Zion Man Accused of Drunken Hit-and-Run Jumps From Second-Story Window While Fleeing Police

PULSE RADIO 96.1 NEWS TEAM | ZION, ILLINOIS | OCTOBER 12, 2026 Roberto A. Gallegos, 34, of Zion, (inset) is accused of fleeing into an apartment building in the 3000 block of Emmaus Avenue in Zion after a drunken hit-and-run crash and then jumping from a second-story window to escape police on September 28. | Background Photo: Google Street View; Inset: Provided ZION, Ill. — A 34-year-old Zion man with three outstanding arrest warrants is being held in custody after […]

October 12, 2026 2

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Pulse Radio 96.1 Announces Upcoming Move to Live365, Expanding Listening Opportunities

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — Pulse Radio 96.1 is preparing to enter a new chapter in its broadcasting history as the station announces its upcoming transition from Radio.co to Live365, a move designed to expand accessibility, improve the listening experience, and introduce the station to new audiences. The transition marks another milestone for the North Chicago-based digital radio station, which has served listeners with a diverse selection of music, entertainment, and specialty programming since its founding in 2009. While the broadcasting […]

October 12, 2026 2

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Harold’s Chicken Location Defends Legitimacy, Denies Allegations of Profiting From Late CEO’s Legacy

Harold’s Chicken franchise operators are pushing back against allegations surrounding a tribute to the late Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, insisting that the initiative was approved by the company and intended solely to honor her memory. A dispute involving a Harold’s Chicken location has intensified after the business issued a public statement defending its operations, questioning what it describes as inconsistent enforcement of franchise standards, and alleging ongoing harassment of its owner. The controversy centers on a special promotion honoring Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, described […]

October 11, 2026 2

Health

Vista Health System Faces Another Leadership Shakeup as Fifth CEO in Three Years Reportedly Departs

PULSE RADIO 96.1 NEWS TEAM | OCTOBER 9, 2026 WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Vista Health System is facing another major leadership shakeup after employees reported that Chief Executive Officer Daisy Rodriguez is no longer leading the troubled hospital system, just two months after assuming the position. Rodriguez, who was appointed CEO and chief nursing officer on August 5, reportedly departed the leadership role at Vista Medical Center East, located at 1324 North Sheridan Road in Waukegan. Her reported departure marks the […]

October 9, 2026 6

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Antioch Man Charged After Investigators Link Him to More Than 50,000 AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images and Videos

Mark E. Hansen, 42, of Antioch, (inset) was tied to more than 50,000 AI-generated child sexual abuse images and videos and was also accused of using artificial intelligence to create hundreds more at his home in the 41100 block of North Lincoln Avenue, which Lake County Sheriff’s Office detectives searched Thursday. | Background Photo: Woo-Sung Shim Authorities say the 42-year-old allegedly used artificial intelligence platforms to create sexually explicit depictions of children, including girls as young as eight years old. […]

October 9, 2026 2

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Chicago Bears Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86, Leaving Behind Historic NFL Legacy

The Hall of Fame player and coach, who once called Lake County home, led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl championship. CHICAGO, Ill. — Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer whose leadership helped deliver one of the most celebrated seasons in NFL history, has died at the age of 86. Ditka's family confirmed his death Friday, October 9, 2026, in a statement shared by Jarrett Payton, the son of Bears legend […]

October 9, 2026 1

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Medical Examiner Determines 7-Month-Old Crystal Lake Boy Died From Blunt Force Injuries

Lucas A. Landwehr, a 7-month-old Crystal Lake boy, died from blunt force injuries to his head and neck after an incident in the 6700 block of Connecticut Trail on May 26, 2025, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said. | Photo: Davenport Funeral Home More than a year after the infant's death, authorities say the investigation remains open, with no arrests or criminal charges announced. CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — The death of a 7-month-old boy in McHenry County remains under […]

October 9, 2026 2