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December 31, 2025
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No Charges for Officers in Fatal Highland Park Shooting After Knife Incident: The Lake County State's Attorney has decided not to pursue charges against three Highland Park police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Brent Bucholtz, 59, during a well-being check on June 20, 2025. Police responded to a call at the 900 block of Half Day Road, where Bucholtz, armed with a knife, approached the officers before being shot. After reviewing the investigation, the state's attorney found the officers' actions justified under the circumstances. The case has now been formally closed. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31)
November 19, 2025
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Highland Park Fire Department Rescues Worker During School Renovation Emergency: First responders assisted an adult male who experienced a medical emergency while on scaffolding at Sherwood Elementary School in Highland Park on Friday morning. Crews were initially called to the scene for a reported fall, but officials clarified that no fall occurred. The individual was safely aided by coworkers before being rescued by the fire department from the scaffolding. The incident took place at a campus undergoing renovation and was managed by local fire and police personnel. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 19)
November 9, 2025
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Highland Park Man Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Parents' Deaths: A Lake County judge ruled Barry Goldberg, 48, not guilty by reason of insanity on six counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his parents in Highland Park. Ronald Goldberg, 79, and Renee Goldberg, 74, were found fatally stabbed in their apartment after police responded to a disturbance call on September 7, 2022. Officers forced entry into the residence and located both parents deceased inside. The case concludes with Goldberg committed due to his mental health condition. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 9)
October 29, 2025
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Residents displaced, cat dies after fire engulfs garage attached to house in…: Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt Residents were left displaced and a cat died after a fire engulfed a garage attached to a house in Highland Park early Monday morning, fire officials said. The Highland Park Fire Department responded around 3:03 a.m. Monday to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park for a report of a structure fire. Police officers arrived and reported finding a fully engulfed garage fire, according to Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The incident was dispatched as a Confirmed Fire response, which brought multiple fire departments to assist. Schrage said Highland Park firefighters were already on two other emergency calls at the time the fire was dispatched. Glencoe firefighters arrived first and confirmed an active fire in the garage, which was attached to a single-family, two-story home. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The residents, two older adults, were able to escape on their own, Schrage said. One of the residents was able to move their car out of the one-car garage before the fire grew further. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control before it was able to spread into the living area of the house. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt Schrage said the fire only briefly spread to the attic of the house, which was deemed temporarily uninhabitable until power is restored and some repairs are made. The two residents living at the home have been displaced and sought alternative living arrangements. No injuries were reported to any residents or firefighters. A cat inside the home did not escape and died in the blaze, Schrage said. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The Northfield, Countryside, Winnetka, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Deerfield and Glencoe fire departments responded to the scene or covered Highland Park fire stations during the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Highland Park Fire Department. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 23)
October 10, 2025
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Two Injured and Pets Rescued in Apartment Fire Near Lake Bluff: A fire at the Forest Pointe Apartments on North Waukegan Road in unincorporated Lake Bluff resulted in injuries to two residents and displaced a family. Firefighters from multiple Lake County departments responded, rescuing a dog and other animals from the building. The incident caused significant, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 10)
October 5, 2025
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Person Detained for Attempting to Bring Gun to Highland Park High School Football: A person with a concealed carry permit was detained after attempting to enter Wolters Field during a Highland Park High School varsity football game with a firearm. A police canine team detected the weapon as part of routine security measures. The individual was removed from the area by law officers (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 5)
September 27, 2025
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Eight, including children, hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on I-94 near Bannockb: A collision involving two SUVs on southbound Interstate 94 near Bannockburn sent eight people, including children, to area hospitals Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred near Duffy Lane and south of Route 22, resulted in significant vehicle damage and temporary lane closures. Authorities, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 27)
September 21, 2025
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Bomb Squad Responds to Military Object Found in Fort Sheridan Wooded Area: Authorities, including the bomb squad, responded to Fort Sheridan near Highland Park after a resident discovered a possible military ordnance in the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve. The object, resembling a cannonball, was found near Davis Street and required specialized handling. The Lake County and W (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 21)
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Suspicious Object at Fort Sheridan Deemed Non-Military by Authorities: Authorities, including the bomb squad and U.S. Air Force, investigated a suspicious object found in a wooded area of Fort Sheridan near Highland Park. The item, initially thought to be possible military ordnance, was determined not to be military-related. The incident prompted a multi-agency police, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 21)
September 17, 2025
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Highland Park ice cream shop burglarized; police seek suspects: Highland Park police are investigating a burglary at La Michoacana Bella on Waukegan Avenue, where suspects broke in during early morning hours, stealing cash and products valued at approximately $2,850. The suspects reportedly used a rock to break a window and fled in a stolen black pickup truck. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 17)