Lake County Major Crimes Task Force

Nicholas M. Caban, involved in a violent confrontation, accused of possessing a defaced firearm not used at the fatal confrontation at the Lake Michigan shoreline Saturday, September 17, 2022 (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Nicholas M. Caban and Jacob Firestone Convicted of the Murder of Matthew Ascaridis of Highland Park

Sun Apr 19, 2026 04:01 pm Cardinal News

Nicholas Caban, 23, and Jacob Firestone, 22, have each been convicted on Saturday April 18, 2026 of Second-Degree murder in the killing of Matthew Ascaridis on September 17, 2022, after Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office […]

Investigators on Cherry Valley Road in Vernon Hills at the scene of an apparent murder/suicide in a home on Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Vernon Hills Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide on Cherry Valley Rd in Vernon Hills

Wed May 1, 2024 05:10 pm Cardinal News

Vernon Hills Police responded about 9:21 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 after receiving a report of two deceased persons in a single-family home in the block of 400 Cherry Valley Road. Upon arrival, police officers […]

Police on scene mid-morning Monday, February 26, 2024 after a stabbing death was discovered around 5:15 a.m. (Craig/CapturedNews)

Identity Released for Fatal Stabbing Victim on Downing Place in Mundelein

Tue Feb 27, 2024 03:30 pm Cardinal News

A man was found stabbed with fatal wounds early Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Park Butterfield Apartment Homes in Mundelein. On Tuesday afternoon the victim’s identity was released by the Lake County Coroner’s Office […]

Shooting investigation scene in the block of 4200 Barberry Lane in Zion Wednesday night, January 10, 2024 (PHOTO CREDIT: Jimmy Bolf)

NIPAS Tactical Police Activity in Winthrop Harbor Connected to Zion Shooting Investigation

Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:40 am Cardinal News

The Northern Illinois Police Alarm Systems Emergency Services Team (NIPAS-EST) tactical police personnel assisted the Zion Police Department in the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force Thursday night in service of search warrants in multiple […]

Identity Released for Male Shot and Killed Near Apartment Building on Barberry Ln in Zion

Thu Jan 11, 2024 05:24 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a deceased shooting victim as 20-year-old Willie Wright Jr., of North Chicago. On Thursday, January 11, 2024, an autopsy was completed at the Lake County […]

Male Shot and Killed Near Apartment Building on Barberry Ln in Zion

Thu Jan 11, 2024 02:41 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Zion responded about 7:31 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to a report of a person shot outside an apartment building in the block of 4200 Barberry Lane in Zion. Police […]

Murder Charges Filed in Death of Matthew Ascaridis at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve September 2022

Thu Mar 16, 2023 07:30 pm Cardinal News

Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Thursday, March 16, 2023 filed murder charges against two male suspects in connection to the September 2022 death of a man on the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. Jacob Firestone, […]

Police protecting the scene as investigation begins after a fatal officer-involved shooting of a male adult that shot at police (Craig/CapturedNews)

Police: Man Was Fatally Shot After He Fired Shots at Police in Zion

Thu Sep 8, 2022 11:14 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Zion responded about 6:20 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022 to a report that a relative, who was a 47-year-old man, was attempting to break into her home. The caller was at her […]

Gary Kamen (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Deerfield Resident Gary Kamen Sentenced to 65 Years for Killing His Wife

Thu Jul 14, 2022 02:46 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) Deerfield resident Gary Kamen was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Thursday, July 14, 2022 for fatally stabbing his wife. Gary Kamen, 59, pleaded guilty on June 1, 2022 to one […]

Deerfield Resident Gary Kamen Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder of His Wife

Thu Jun 2, 2022 12:57 am Cardinal News

Gary Kamen, a Deerfield resident pled guilty to one count of First-Degree Murder — accused of killing his wife, Karyn Kamen in a brutal and heinous manner — on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. On Friday, […]

Buffalo Grove Police Say Stabbing Victim and Offender in Trace Drive Condo Stabbing Know Each Other

Wed Nov 13, 2019 10:08 pm Cardinal News

Man injured in assault with sharp object at condominium building on Trace Drive in Buffalo Grove, just north of Dundee Road. Buffalo Grove Police announced Tuesday November 12, 2019 that they are conducting an aggravated […]

Mundelein Juvenile, Age 15, Arrested with Weapons Charges Day After Shooting in Apartment on Longwood Terrace, Mundelein

Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:42 pm Cardinal News

Mundelein police arrested a 15-year-old defendant Sunday afternoon, September 29, 2019 and charged the teen in a juvenile petition with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. A firearm was […]

Woman Found Dead After Police Respond to Shots Fired Call on Cherokee Drive Just East of Fairfield Sports Complex, Round Lake Beach

Fri May 17, 2019 04:03 pm Cardinal News

Round Lake Beach police responded about 4:40 a.m. Friday May 17, 2019 to a 9-1-1 call and report of shots fired at a residence in the block of 1500 Cherokee Drive in Round Lake Beach. […]

Michael Zachery, suspect armed robbery, accomplice-related murder

Robber Shot and Killed During Gun Sale in Lindenhurst; Accomplice Charged With Murder

Fri Oct 19, 2018 06:13 am Cardinal News

An Evanston man has been charged with murder, after an alleged accomplice was shot and killed about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2018 during a home invasion and robbery attempt in far north suburban Lindenhurst. […]

Police Investigating Possible Self-Defense Shooting Death During Robbery Attempt on Teal Rd, Lindenhurst

Tue Oct 16, 2018 08:22 pm Cardinal News

Lindenhurst police and Lake Villa firefighter/paramedics responded about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2018 to a report of a person shot during a robbery attempt in the block of 300 Teal Road in Lindenhurst. Police […]

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