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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

Fire in Gurnee Townhome Leads to Family Displacement and Dog Rescue. Firefighters responded to a chimney fire that spread through a townhome on the 900 block of Clark Drive in Gurnee Monday afternoon. Crews from Gurnee, Grayslake, and Newport Township worked together to control the blaze, successfully rescuing a dog from inside the home. The fire left the residence uninhabitable and displaced the family. Emergency services ensured all occupants were safe before extinguishing the fire. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 30) Lake County Gurnee, IL Grayslake, IL Libertyville, IL

Gurnee Man Charged With Child Sex Abuse Material Possession After Incident in Zion. Stephen Maggio, 38, of Gurnee, faces felony charges following his arrest by Zion Police for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation began when a content creator alerted authorities after Maggio reportedly attempted to meet a child at a local café on December 21. Police were provided with Maggio’s phone, which allegedly contained evidence of illegal content and attempts at child enticement. Maggio has been formally charged and is in custody as the case proceeds. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 29) Lake County Zion, IL Gurnee, IL

Zion Family Displaced After Christmas Eve Fire, Community Organizes Support. A major house fire on the 3100 block of Ezekiel Avenue in Zion left a family without a home and most of their belongings on Christmas Eve. Zion Fire Rescue Department responded quickly and ensured all family members were safely evacuated from the two-story home. Community members have since rallied to provide support and resources for the family as they recover from the incident. No injuries were reported, but the home sustained significant damage. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 27) Lake County Zion, IL Waukegan, IL Winthrop Harbor, IL

Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Locates Missing Woman in Distress Near Barrington. On Christmas night, Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing woman in mental distress near Barrington, Illinois. The incident occurred when an adult left her family's residence near Route 59 and Cuba Road and was not adequately dressed for cold weather. Sheriff’s Canine Lux and deputies conducted a search, eventually locating the woman hiding behind a home. Paramedics transported her to a hospital for mental health support and medical evaluation. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 26) Lake County Barrington, IL Zion, IL

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