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Jordan K (Pleasant Prairie) Gorgon City - Oracle Hey Spencer James, I'd love to request 'Oracle' by Gorgon City. I think more people need to hear this song. It's fire! Brianna F (Antioch) Tyla - Chanel Please play 'Chanel' by Tyla. My friends and I haven't stopped listening to it all week. I know it's sorta old, but it's still my jam! Darnell P. (Waukegan) Alan Walker - Pain Hey what's going on DJ Myth! Shoutout to you guys! Love the station! Was wondering if you guys could please play 'Pain' by Alan Walker. This is that song you wanna listen to when you're grinding at work man!

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34 Employees Laid Off After Staffing Agency Ends Contracts With Vista Medical Center East Over Alleged Nonpayment

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — More than 30 employees have been laid off after a staffing agency ended its contracts with Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, citing the hospital’s alleged failure to pay for services provided. Precision Practice Management (PPM) initially suspended nearly all of its services at Vista Medical Center East, located at 1324 N. Sheridan Road, in late June, with the exception of emergency room registration services. The company also suspended services at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite […]

August 3, 2026 1

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Two Romanian Nationals Sentenced in Lake County Fake Gold Jewelry Scam That Defrauded Victim of More Than $15,000

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in connection with a counterfeit gold jewelry scheme that defrauded a Lake County resident of more than $15,000 and ended with an attempted escape from police during an undercover operation. According to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and court records, Florin Ghiocel, 21, of Spring Hill, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by deception over $10,000, while Alexandru Trandafir, 20, of Waukegan, […]

August 3, 2026 5

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Waukegan Man Charged After Daylight Shooting Outside Grand Avenue Market

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A 74-year-old Waukegan man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he shot another man outside a neighborhood market in broad daylight, leaving the victim with serious injuries. According to the Waukegan Police Department and court proceedings, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 20, 2025, at Waukegan Market, located at 624 Grand Avenue. When officers arrived, they found an adult male lying in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot […]

August 3, 2026 3

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Child Hospitalized Following Near-Drowning at Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee

File Photo – Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor Chicago A child is recovering after a near-drowning incident at Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee over the weekend. According to the Gurnee Fire Department, emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 4:35 p.m. Sunday to Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor, 1 Great America Parkway, for a reported drowning. When firefighters arrived, the juvenile victim had already been removed from the water. Gurnee Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Gramer […]

August 3, 2026 5

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MISSING PERSON: Community Asked to Help Locate Missing Round Lake Woman, Laura Rodriguez

Source: Triple C’s Update (Aug. 3): The search for Laura Rodriguez has come to a heartbreaking end. According to a resources who assisted in sharing the missing person alert, Laura was found unresponsive and has passed away. The family has since shared the news privately with loved ones. At this time, no additional information regarding the circumstances of her death has been released publicly. Pulse Radio 96.1 extends its deepest condolences to Laura’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this […]

August 2, 2026 443

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Libertyville Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Mailing Threatening Letters to Trump-Appointed Judges

Two federal district judges in Texas and Florida, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump during his first term, received threatening letters sent by a Libertyville man, who has since pleaded guilty to the offense, federal officials said. | Photo: The White House CHICAGO — A Libertyville man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after admitting to mailing threatening letters containing photographs of ammunition to two U.S. district judges appointed by President Donald Trump, federal authorities announced. James […]

July 30, 2026 2

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Pulse Radio 96.1 Marks Landmark Year of Growth, Expanding Local News Coverage Across Lake County

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — Pulse Radio 96.1 (WSRL-DB) is celebrating a year of significant growth in 2026, expanding its role as an independent digital broadcaster through enhanced local news coverage, new programming initiatives, and continued investment in serving communities across Lake County. Founded in 2009, the station has spent the past year broadening its editorial footprint by increasing coverage of breaking news, public safety, local government, business development, entertainment, and community events throughout North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion, Gurnee, and neighboring […]

July 30, 2026 4

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Coroner’s Jury Rules Mundelein Woman’s Death a Homicide; Family Urges Criminal Charges Against Officer

A still image shows Mary Alice Love, 37, of Mundelein, walking up to a sliding glass door at the rear of her home as a police officer fatally shoots her while she reportedly held large knives on May 11. | Background Photo: Screengrab; Inset: Provided WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A Lake County coroner’s jury has ruled that the death of Mary Alice Love, the 37-year-old Mundelein woman fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis in May, was a homicide, […]

July 30, 2026 2

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New Skating Rink & Family Resource Center Coming to Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A new destination for recreation, family fun, and community engagement is rolling into Waukegan. Waukegan One Love Skate & Family Resource Center (WOLSFRC) has announced that it is preparing to open a brand-new skating rink and family resource center at 1301 S. Lewis Avenue, transforming a previously vacant commercial space into what organizers hope will become a vibrant gathering place for residents of all ages. The organization recently shared that renovations are underway, calling the project “a […]

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