Police: Elderly Illinois Couple Stalked, Robbed After Winning $130,000 at Casino
An elderly couple was stalked to their Chicago-area home and robbed at gunpoint after winning $130,000 at a casino.
Lake County
Florida Brothers Accused of ‘Dirty Trick’ to Keep Iraq Veteran GOP Candidate off Ballot
The dirty politics of backstabbing betrayal appeared to be on full display this week in Lake County, Florida, causing statewide outrage and the perpetrators to reportedly flee town.
Organized Migrant ‘Theft Groups’ Plague Pennsylvania Town
Authorities in West Whiteland Township, PA, are reporting clashes with organized gangs of retail thieves made up of illegal border crossers.
77-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot Inside Illinois Home, 2 Suspects Charged
Two suspects have been charged after a 77-year-old man was found shot to death inside his Fox Lake, Illinois, home Monday night.
Chicago Man Convicted of Murdering 14-Year-Old Sentenced to 105 Years: ‘She Was Discarded Like Garbage’
A Chicago man convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl, a judge says he “discarded like garbage,” has been sentenced to 105 years in prison.
Florida Police Officer Saves Baby’s Life During Medical Emergency: ‘He Is My Hero’
A Florida police officer was recently recognized for his heroic actions last fall when he helped save the life of a two-month-old baby.
Suspect in 140 MPH Chase Did Not Realize Cops Could Catch His Acura
A man said he did not think the police could catch him after he was arrested for leading them on a 140 mph chase in Lake County, Indiana, this week.
Florida Woman Forced to Remove ‘Toot for Trump’ Sign with ‘National Anthem’ Phrase
A Florida woman who pitched a sign supporting President Trump on her property for more than a year said the county ordered her to remove her sign after she added a phrase stating that she supports the national anthem.
Police: Man Beats Up Deaf, Autistic Man Dressed as Superhero on Street Corner
A Florida man who is deaf and has autism was attacked by another man who wanted to engage “Superman” in a fight, police said.
Report: Marijuana Farm Sparked 2015 California Fire
An illegal marijuana farm lit up a home-destroying northern California fire in 2015 that took out 96 buildings. Two suspects were on the run as officials announced the case Wednesday.
Local Officials Mock, Reverse Decision on State of Jefferson
The Lake County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to remove prior support for a 2016 “State of Jefferson” ballot measure.
California Fire: ‘Rocky Fire’ 40% Contained
Firefighters battling the devastating “Rocky Fire” in Northern California brought the blaze under 40 percent containment on Thursday morning, the CalFIRE agency reported.
‘Rocky Fire’ Burns 60,000 Acres in Northern California
A massive wildfire in Northern California called the Rocky Fire has scorched 60,000 acres and threatened thousands of structures as firefighters struggle to contain the fast-moving blaze.
