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February 13, 2026
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Waukegan Funeral Held for Man Fatally Shot During Police Response to Suicide Call: Funeral services have been held for Ricardo Delafuente, a 58-year-old Waukegan resident originally from Mexico, who died after being shot by police responding to a report of a suicide attempt at his home in the 1000 block of Leith Avenue. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Illinois State Police. Three officers had responded to the residence following a call made to the Waukegan 911 dispatch center. The investigation into the officer-involved shooting remains ongoing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 13)
February 6, 2026
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Beach Park Resident Charged After Pedestrian Struck and Injured on Edens Expressway: A 30-year-old man from Beach Park has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident on the Edens Expressway near Skokie. Illinois State Police reported that the suspect allegedly struck a pedestrian after the individual exited a vehicle involved in an earlier crash and then fled the scene. The injured pedestrian was hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries. The man faces felony charges connected to leaving the scene and failing to report the injury. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 6)
December 6, 2025
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North Chicago Mother Pleads Guilty in Death and Disposal of Six-Year-Old Son: Jannie M. Perry, from North Chicago, admitted guilt this week to first-degree murder in the death of her six-year-old son, Damari Perry. Authorities discovered the child's body in Gary, Indiana, in early January 2022 after it was reportedly burned and left in an abandoned home. Perry faces a possible 45-year prison sentence, with additional charges filed against family members, including her adult son and a juvenile. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the crime. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 6)
November 18, 2025
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Crystal Lake Man Dies After Vehicle Strikes Him Outside High School in Park Ridge: A 55-year-old man from Crystal Lake, David Jutovsky, died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Dempster Street near Maine Township High School East in Park Ridge. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Friday, with first responders finding Jutovsky critically injured at the scene. The driver involved remained on-site, and eastbound Dempster Street was closed for several hours during the investigation. Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 18)