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Man Arrested After Disruptive Behavior at Lake County Courthouse. A 35-year-old Waukegan resident was arrested at the Lake County Courthouse after arriving intoxicated for a scheduled family law hearing on December 18. Court security officers intervened when the individual became disruptive and agitated after his case was not called as planned. Despite being assisted from the courtroom, he refused to leave the premises, leading to further confrontation. Authorities ultimately arrested him following the incident at the courthouse. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31) Lake County Waukegan, IL

Man Charged After Victim Critically Injured in Stabbing at Zion Christmas Party. A 35-year-old Beach Park resident faces felony charges after allegedly stabbing a man eight times during a Christmas party in Zion. Police responded to a disturbance early Thursday morning at a home on Elim Avenue, where they found the victim critically injured. The victim, a guest at the gathering, was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center and remains in intensive care. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 31) Lake County Zion, IL Waukegan, IL Libertyville, IL

Man Charged After Alleged Robbery and Assault at Waukegan Bank. A 35-year-old man from Chicago Heights faces charges following a reported robbery and assault inside the Consumers Credit Union in Waukegan on November 4. Authorities say the suspect took a woman’s purse and $1,500, then struck an elderly bystander who tried to help. Police responded to the bank on Washington Street shortly after noon. The investigation remains ongoing as local prosecutors pursue charges in the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 30) Lake County Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Advances Plans for New Police Station to Address Outdated Facility. City leaders in Waukegan are committed to constructing a new police station, aiming to replace the current building on North West Street, which has become obsolete for modern law enforcement needs. Officials are evaluating several possible locations, including the former site of a hotel at 200 North Green Bay Road. Portions of the existing station date back as far as the 1930s and 1960s. The city continues detailed discussions to select the optimal location for the new facility. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 28) Lake County Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Man Charged With Weapon Possession After North Chicago Stabbing Incident. Authorities in North Chicago responded to a stabbing report at an apartment building on Hervey Avenue early on July 19, 2025, where they found Ryan O. Irving, a 42-year-old Waukegan resident, critically injured with a stab wound. During their investigation, police discovered that Irving, a convicted felon, was in possession of a rifle equipped with a laser and had attempted to dispose of the weapon. He faces a charge of felon in possession of a weapon, his second or subsequent offense. Irving was transported to a Libertyville hospital in critical condition. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 28) Lake County Waukegan, IL Libertyville, IL

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