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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Mom turns to Trump after Safe-T Act, Rinehart let illegal immigrant walk free following daughter’s grisly death

Jennifer Bos, the heartbroken mother of Megan Bos, has erupted in outrage against Illinois’ controversial Safe-T Act and the state’s handling of criminal illegal immigrants.

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 8, 2025

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Week ending Sept. 13: 4 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from prison

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

By C. L. Powers | Sep 3, 2025

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Week ending Sept. 6: 1 inmate sentenced in Lake County to be released

By C. L. Powers | Aug 27, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Lake County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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How many inmates sentenced in Lake County will be released during week ending Aug. 30?

By C. L. Powers | Aug 20, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Lake County during week ending Aug. 23

By C. L. Powers | Aug 11, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

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Sheriff's investigators seek truck involved in Beach Park hit-and-run crash

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash investigators are seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash with a motorcycle that resulted in the death of a Waukegan man on July 27.

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North Chicago man arrested for drug trafficking out of home daycare

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

A North Chicago man faces charges of drug trafficking following a search by the Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) on July 31.

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Week ending Aug. 16: 5 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released from prison

By C. L. Powers | Aug 6, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 7 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released

By C. L. Powers | Jul 30, 2025

There were seven inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Alan Hanke Stole From Veterans—Then Lied to My Face About It

By Michael Scornavacco, Republican Committeeman, Antioch 6 | Jul 26, 2025

Let me be perfectly clear: Alan Hanke is a liar, a thief, and a disgrace to this community. And I’m not saying that based on rumor—I’m saying it because he looked me in the eye and lied.

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Scornavacco on illegal alien arrest following judge's release through SAFE-T Act: "ICE deserves serious credit. They did what the state wouldn’t [...]"

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jul 25, 2025

Lake County Judge Rhonda "Randie" Bruno is facing criticism for releasing José Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, an illegal immigrant arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on July 19 who earlier admitted to hiding the body of 37-year-old Megan Bos in a bleach-soaked trash container.

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Antioch Mayor on ICE arrest of suspect set free by judge in Megan Bos case: 'this has gone too far when the cashless bail and the SAFE-T Act apply to situations involving death'

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jul 25, 2025

Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner is calling for sweeping reform following the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of concealing the body of a missing woman, a case he says highlights the dangerous consequences of partisan politics and flawed criminal justice policies.

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How many inmates sentenced in Lake County will be released during week ending Aug. 2?

By C. L. Powers | Jul 24, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 2.

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Mundelein man charged with child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 23, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Mundelein man on July 15, suspected of possessing numerous images and videos depicting child pornography, many involving children under the age of 13.

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Lake County drug arrests net Waukegan suspects

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 23, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG), a task force funded by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program, recently made arrests involving individuals accused of selling drugs near an elementary school.

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Lake County motorcycle crashes leave one dead, another seriously injured

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 23, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash Investigators are examining two separate motorcycle accidents that occurred on July 18 and 19, resulting in one fatality and another serious injury.

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Zion man accused of possessing child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

A Zion man is facing charges related to child pornography following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff's detectives.

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Lake County Sheriff’s human trafficking operation nets 27 arrests

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Special Investigations Group has announced the arrest of 27 individuals following a two-day human trafficking suppression operation.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 5 inmates sentenced in Lake County during week ending July 19

By C. L. Powers | Jul 8, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Report of shots fired in Gurnee leads to drug seizure, arrest

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 7, 2025

A report of shots fired led to an arrest, drug seizure, and charges against a suspect in unincorporated Gurnee early on July 5.