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Former Island Lake Trustee Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Woman at Crystal Lake-Area Restaurant

Harold England, 59, of Island Lake, was arrested on August 7 following an incident at Carlos River Cafe, 1707 Nish Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake, where he allegedly broke a door and kicked a woman in the stomach at the restaurant. England previously served as a board trustee in Island Lake for several years. | Provided Photos A former Island Lake village trustee is facing multiple charges after authorities say he damaged a restaurant door and kicked a woman in […]

August 17, 2026 3

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16-Year-Old Details Alleged Encounter With Adult Man at Gurnee Mills; Individual Banned From Mall

GURNEE, Ill. — New details are emerging about an encounter involving a 16-year-old girl and an adult man at Gurnee Mills that prompted the teenager’s family to contact mall security and police. The individual was subsequently trespassed and banned from Gurnee Mills property, according to information previously provided by authorities. No criminal charges have been announced based on the information currently available. Pulse Radio 96.1 has now obtained the teenager’s account of what she says happened inside the 2nd & […]

August 9, 2026 4

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Investigation Underway After More Than 50 Decomposing Bodies Found at South Chicago Funeral Home

Source: Chitown Crime Chasers CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating after more than 50 decomposing bodies were discovered inside a funeral home on the city’s Southeast Side, prompting a multi-agency response involving the Chicago Police Department, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Chicago Fire Department, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Source: Chitown Crime Chasers The investigation centers on South Chicago Chapel, located in the 2900 block of East 95th Street near Exchange Avenue. Officials said […]

August 7, 2026 15

Local

More Than 30 Workers Laid Off After Staffing Agency Ends Contracts With Vista Medical Center Over Non-Payment

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — More than 30 employees have been laid off after a staffing agency permanently ended its contracts with Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, citing unpaid invoices from the hospital. Precision Practice Management announced the layoffs after terminating its agreements with Vista Medical Center East, located at 1324 N. Sheridan Road, and Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. Both hospitals are owned by American Healthcare Systems (AHS). The decision follows a temporary suspension of nearly all staffing […]

August 7, 2026 6

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing Grayslake Teen

Source: Lake County Sheriff’s Office GRAYSLAKE, Ill. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Angelo Porter, who was reported missing after he left his home in the 34100 block of Route 45 in unincorporated Grayslake on Tuesday. According to investigators, Angelo was last seen after leaving his residence. Detectives believe it is possible he entered a vehicle with an acquaintance. Angelo is described as: Age: 15 Height: 5 feet, 5 inches Weight: […]

August 6, 2026 8

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Harold’s Chicken Responds to Questions Over Waukegan Location’s Authorization Status

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from the owners of the upcoming Harold’s Chicken location in Waukegan, who dispute earlier claims regarding the restaurant’s authorization status and state that the matter is currently under legal review. WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The owners of the upcoming Harold’s Chicken location in Waukegan are pushing back against recent social media claims questioning whether the restaurant is an authorized Harold’s Chicken Shack franchise. In a statement provided to the public, […]

August 4, 2026 20

Art and Culture

Keri Hilson, Dawn Richard, Daya Headline Northalsted Market Days 2026 This Weekend in Chicago

CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s largest summer festivals returns this weekend as Northalsted Market Days 2026 takes over the city’s Northalsted neighborhood from Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing three days of live music, entertainment, food, and community celebration. This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of nationally recognized artists headlining each day of the event. R&B singer-songwriter Keri Hilson headlines the opening night on Friday, joined by television personality and performer Frankie Grande and singer-songwriter Aura Mayari, […]

August 4, 2026 3

Local

North Chicago Moves Forward with Sheridan Crossing Redevelopment, Seeks Development Team

Source: City of North Chicago/ Steve Sadin NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — The City of North Chicago has officially launched the next chapter in the long-awaited redevelopment of the Sheridan Crossing opportunity site by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a lead developer or development team for the project. The RFQ invites experienced developers to showcase their qualifications, vision, and expertise for transforming the approximately 34-acre property into a vibrant mixed-use destination that could reshape one of the city’s […]

August 4, 2026 2

Health

Harold’s Chicken Family Warns Consumers About Unauthorized Locations, Including Zion and Milwaukee

The family behind the original Harold’s Chicken Shack is urging customers to use caution after issuing a public statement claiming that several restaurants operating under the Harold’s name are not authorized or affiliated with Harold’s Chicken Corp. In a letter addressed to supporters, the family thanked customers for their continued support following the recent passing of their mother before addressing what they described as “a serious issue that threatens our family’s legacy.” According to the statement, there has been a […]

August 4, 2026 13