Ending nearly 20 years in custody, Juan Rivera walked out of prison today hours after authorities said they will not challenge an appellate court’s reversal … Read more ›
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Crime
State police point finger at prints analyst
The Illinois State Police said Friday that it had reassigned a fingerprint analyst and is reviewing a number of the analyst’s cases in Cook and … Read more ›
Education, News, People
Prairie Crossing Charter school names Gail Worrell interim principal
An interim principal will take charge Monday at Prairie Crossing Charter School in Grayslake. Gail Worrell was hired based on recommendations from members of the … Read more › 1 comment
Crime
Lake County prosecutors won’t retry Rivera in girl’s ’92 slaying
Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Waller announced this morning that he will not challenge an appellate court’s reversal of the murder conviction of Juan Rivera, … Read more ›
Health and fitness
Whooping cough: Why is pertussis making a comeback?
Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. — mostly babies and toddlers — were coming down with whooping cough each year when vaccines against … Read more ›
Crime
Highland Park man indicted on charges of enticing a minor for sex
A 40-year-old Highland Park man law enforcement officials say crossed state lines with the intent to engage in sex with a minor was indicted in … Read more ›
Sports
Area hoop stars dominate Carthage College rosters
Kenosha, Wis., has become a hot spot for area athletes to flock to play basketball. Carthage College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have 36 players … Read more ›
News
Illinois Tollway: New policy protects privacy
The personal information and travel information of Illinois Tollway users will be safeguarded under a new policy, the tollway announced today. The policy, in effect … Read more ›
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From the community
Free Healthcare Provider Training on Tobacco Use, Women's Health
Do you provide healthcare for women? Whether you are a physician, nurse, case manager, or social worker, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center’s Tobacco … Read more ›
Other
Community to throw veterans welcome-home party Sunday
Grayslake is welcoming home all military–active and veterans–with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 8 at The Oasis Youth Center, 151 Hawley St. … Read more ›