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Local

Waukegan Man Charged After Police Break Up Fight Outside Downtown Bar, Discover Gun and Cocaine

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — October 31, 2026 Deandre R. Grier, 36, of Waukegan, (inset) is accused of having a gun and cocaine in his jacket after officers saw him fighting outside Dream Lounge, 19 North Genesee Street in downtown Waukegan, on October 10. | Background Photo: Google Street View; Inset: Provided A 36-year-old Waukegan man is facing multiple felony charges after police officers intervened in a fight outside a downtown bar and allegedly discovered a handgun and cocaine inside a jacket […]

todayOctober 31, 2026 3

Local

Four Juveniles in Custody, Two Guns Recovered After Waukegan Homicide Sparks Hour-Long Police Chase

Police take multiple suspects into custody following an almost hour-long pursuit of a vehicle, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Waukegan, that traveled through Lake County and ended in the area of 12th Street and Elizabeth Avenue in Waukegan Monday evening. | Photo: Craig / Captured News WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Four juvenile suspects are in custody and two firearms have been recovered following the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old Waukegan man that triggered an hour-long police pursuit through […]

todaySeptember 24, 2026 8

Local

Waukegan Woman Accused of Recruiting Men to Tie Up, Beat and Rob Roommate After Housing Dispute

Police arrested Maria D. Vara-Lopez, 37, of Waukegan (top left); Gilberto Castaneda-Ortiz, 38, of Waukegan (top right); and Jose A. Negrete-Zuniga, 39, of Joliet (bottom right) on charges of home invasion and armed robbery after prosecutors say the woman recruited three men who robbed her roommate at gunpoint inside a home in the 700 block of Indiana Street in Waukegan on August 3. | Background Photo: Google Street View; Inset: Provided WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Three people are facing serious felony […]

todaySeptember 9, 2026 3

Local

Waukegan Mayor Faces Questions Over Black Business Month Support

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham is facing renewed criticism from some community members following the city’s celebration of National Black Business Month, with critics questioning whether the administration’s public support for Black entrepreneurship is reflected in city contracts, spending and hiring. The City of Waukegan recently highlighted local Black-owned businesses on social media, writing that Black entrepreneurs “shape the identity and economy of Waukegan” and that the city remains committed to celebrating, uplifting and supporting them. The Waukegan […]

todayAugust 25, 2026 4

Artists

Ricky Martin Concert Trip to Ravinia Set for August 20

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Looking for a fun summer concert experience? Waukegan Township is offering a motorcoach trip to see Ricky Martin perform live at Ravinia on Thursday, August 20, 2026. For $125 per person, attendees receive: Round-trip motorcoach transportation Admission to the concert Guests also have the option to purchase a gourmet box lunch before departure. The bus will depart from the Patricia A. Jones Center, located at 414 S. Lewis Ave. in Waukegan. Tickets are limited and are available […]

todayAugust 6, 2026 2

Local

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, […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 2

Local

WWE’s Adam Pearce Makes Surprise Stop at Raising Cane’s in Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — WWE fans in Lake County had a reason to celebrate after WWE official Adam Pearce was spotted visiting the new Raising Cane’s restaurant in Waukegan. Pearce shared his visit on social media, giving a shoutout to the restaurant during his stop. The appearance quickly caught the attention of local wrestling fans, many of whom recognized the significance of the visit. The WWE executive has deep ties to the city. A Waukegan native and graduate of Waukegan High […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 3

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