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Zion Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Armed Carjacking and Police Chase in Waukegan. A Zion man, Elijah Monette, 22, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for his role in an armed carjacking involving a mother and child in Waukegan in March 2024. Monette, along with other suspects, was accused of wielding a machine gun and fleeing from police, prompting a high-speed chase through Lake County that concluded in North Chicago. The incident occurred at a retail parking lot on North Lewis Avenue. Charges included aggravated vehicular hijacking and multiple weapons offenses. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 21) Lake County Waukegan, IL North Chicago, IL Zion, IL
Driver Faces Reckless Homicide Charge After Fatal Car Fire in North Chicago. Authorities have charged a Round Lake man with reckless homicide following a two-vehicle collision in North Chicago where one car was consumed by flames, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Thomas Byrne. The incident occurred on September 21, 2025, in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Emergency responders found one vehicle fully ablaze with a person reportedly trapped inside. The investigation was led by the Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 12) Lake County North Chicago, IL Round Lake, IL
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Trail Blazers Top Bulls 121-112 at United Center. The Portland Trail Blazers outscored the Chicago Bulls to secure a 121-112 win at United Center. Both teams kept the game competitive, but Portland pulled away in the final quarter. The matchup drew a crowd of 18,516 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers
Cubs Defeat Guardians 8-6 at Sloan Park. Chicago topped Cleveland 8-6 at Sloan Park, overcoming a late push from the Guardians. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with a home run and drove in three runs, while Jonah Advincula added a perfect 2-for-2 day with a double and three RBI. The game drew 11,217 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Cubs Cleveland Guardians
White Sox Defeat Rangers 3-1 at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. The Chicago White Sox earned a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch. LaMonte Wade Jr. powered the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Cameron Cauley led the Rangers with two doubles and an RBI. Attendance for the game was 2,928. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers
Avalanche Defeat Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche controlled the pace in a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. The home team outscored their visitors in front of a crowd of 18,152. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche