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February 16, 2026
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Man Charged After Shooting in Grayslake Leaves Victim Hospitalized: A man in his 30s was hospitalized after being shot twice at a Grayslake residence on January 30. Authorities allege that Elo Owolide, 28, of Evanston, fired at the victim following a dispute over personal belongings. The incident occurred at a home on the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue and drew a response from local police and fire personnel, who found the injured man inside. Owolide faces a Class X felony charge for aggravated battery by discharge of a firearm. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 16)
January 8, 2026
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Stillbirth Reported After Interstate 90 Crash Near Schaumburg; Investigation Underway: A stillbirth was reported at a Lake Forest hospital after a 28-year-old woman from Evanston, previously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 near Schaumburg, was admitted. The incident occurred on December 27 and involved a 2011 Kia Forte and a 2024 Toyota Highlander. Both drivers were hospitalized following the crash, according to Illinois State Police. The Lake County Coroner's Office is conducting a death investigation related to the fetal demise. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 8)
November 10, 2025
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Coroner Releases Identity of Woman Killed in Gurnee Head-On Collision: The Lake County Coroner has identified Bria Allen, 29, of Evanston, as the victim of a fatal head-on collision in Gurnee on Sunday evening. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Suburban lost control and struck a Ford Focus on Grand Avenue over Interstate 94. Alongside Allen's death, another woman and two children sustained serious injuries in the incident. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. to manage the aftermath. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 10)
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Woman Dies, Three Others Seriously Hurt in Head-On Collision in Gurnee: A woman was killed and three people, including two children, suffered serious injuries during a head-on collision on Grand Avenue over Interstate 94 in Gurnee on Sunday evening. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Suburban lost control on slick roads and struck a Ford Focus. Emergency responders from the Gurnee Police and Fire Departments arrived at the scene around 9 p.m. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 10)