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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

Zion Family Displaced After Christmas Eve Fire Causes Major Home Damage. A house fire on Christmas Eve severely damaged a residence in the 3100 block of Ezekiel Avenue in Zion, leaving a family without a home. Firefighters from the Zion Fire Rescue Department responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. and found significant flames and smoke coming from the front of the two-story house. All residents were confirmed safe, and crews conducted thorough searches to ensure no occupants remained inside. The fire’s impact left the family displaced during the holiday season. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 26) Lake County Zion, IL Waukegan, IL Winthrop Harbor, IL

Zion Man Found Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Beach Park Resident in Waukegan. A jury has convicted Jamonte J. Davis, a 28-year-old from Zion, for the murder of Sergio Berrios, 42, of Beach Park. Berrios was discovered fatally shot multiple times inside a parked vehicle in the 1300 block of Chestnut Street in Waukegan on October 3, 2022. Responding officers found over 20 shell casings at the scene and pronounced Berrios dead. Davis was charged with first-degree murder and now faces sentencing following the guilty verdict. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 13) Lake County Waukegan, IL Zion, IL North Chicago, IL

Winthrop Harbor Church Elder Charged With Repeated Sexual Assault of Child. A 58-year-old church elder from Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, has been arrested after admitting to multiple incidents of sexually assaulting a young child over several years. The investigation began when the victim, currently a mental health patient, disclosed the abuse to hospital staff. Authorities allege the offenses began when the child was as young as six and continued for years. The suspect faces several charges, including repeated and first-degree child sexual assault. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 11) Lake County Winthrop Harbor, IL Pleasant Prairie, WI Kenosha, WI

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