Lake County State’s Attorney

Travier L. Bunch, charged with 17 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

SAO: Drug Trafficker Detained Under New System That Ensures ‘Drug Money’ Doesn’t Lead to a ‘Revolving Door’

Wed May 15, 2024 09:43 am Cardinal News

A Lake County Judge on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, granted the State’s petition to detain Travier Bunch, 32, who is being charged with 17 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to […]

Jason E. Karels, suspected killer of his three children by drowning in Round Lake Beach (SOURCE: Round Lake Police Department)

Round Lake Father Enters “Guilty” Plea for Drowning, Killing His Three Children

Fri Dec 15, 2023 02:41 pm Cardinal News

Today, Friday, December 15, 2023, Jason Karels, age 36, entered a “guilty but mentally ill” plea to three counts of first-degree murder for the June 13, 2022, killing of his three children who were ages […]

Round Lake Resident Arraigned in Triple Homicide of His Three Children in June 2022

Thu Jul 14, 2022 02:15 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) Round Lake resident Jason Karels on Thursday, July 14, 2022, a entered a not guilty plea related to the triple homicide of his three children, ages 2, 3, and 5 on June […]

Robert E. Crimo III, booking photo after Highland Park shooting (SOURCE: Lake County Major Crime Task Force).

No Bond for Robert E. Crimo III, Accused of Shooting and Killing Seven, and Injuring Many More

Wed Jul 6, 2022 07:33 pm Cardinal News

The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people […]

Police: Highland Park Shooter Robert E. Crimo III Contemplated Mass Shooting in Madison

Wed Jul 6, 2022 11:00 am Cardinal News

In a press conference about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Covelli (Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman) said Robert E. Crimo III contemplated a mass shooting in […]

Round Lake Beach Murder Suspect’s Note Left at Crime Scene: “If I can’t have them neither can you”

Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:06 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 filed three first-degree murder charges against a Round Lake Beach resident after he was accused of killing his three children ages […]

Damari Perry homicide investigation (North Chicago Police Department)

Mother Charged With Murder of Six-Year-Old; Siblings Charged With Hiding Body in Indiana

Sat Jan 8, 2022 04:49 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) – Lake County prosecutors have initiated murder charges after an intense investigation by local and federal agencies into the disappearance of 6-year-old Damari Perry. Damari’s body was found late Friday night. On […]

James R. Wallace, suspect in Child Pornography case in Lake County (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

US Marine Recruiter for Lake County Area Charged with Possession of Child Porn

Wed Aug 18, 2021 05:53 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) – A assigned to the Lake County area faces child pornography charges after authorities allegedly found multiple images and videos of underage children on his mobile phone. James R. Wallace turned himself […]

Eric Rinehart, as candidate for Lake County State's Attorney

Republican Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim Loses Election Night Lead; Concedes Victory to Eric Rinehart

Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:08 am Cardinal News

Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 conceded victory to Democratic challenger Eric Rinehart after recent votes processed after Election Day took away the Gurnee Republican’s lead and put him further […]

Incumbent Lake County Coroner Edged Out by Democrat Jennifer Banek; Incumbent Lake County State’s Michael G. “Mike” Nerheim Attorney Holds on to Position

Wed Nov 4, 2020 08:47 am Cardinal News

On Election Day, November 3, 2020, incumbent Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper lost by 991 votes among 247,965 votes cast. The winner, Democrat Jennifer Banek, was strong near Highland Park, Highwood, Buffalo Grove, Grayslake, Hainesville, […]

Sheridan Road and 63rd Street Kenosha AerialView (©2020 Google Maps)

Kyle Rittenhouse Won’t Face Illinois Gun Charges in Shootings that Killed 2 Rioters, and Horrifically Injured Another in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Tue Oct 13, 2020 03:04 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County state’s attorney’s office announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 that no additional charges will be filed against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used when two people were shot […]

Melodie Gliniewicz Will Receive $33,500 from Frozen Account While Embezzlement Investigation Continues

Mon Dec 7, 2015 12:47 pm Cardinal News

Melodie Gliniewicz, the widow of Fox Lake Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz, will receive $33,500 from a bank account frozen as part of an investigation into her late husband’s alleged embezzlement and suicide staged as his […]

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