Waukegan
Coverage of Waukegan in the Nexus archive.
- 2 charged after Red Roof Inn robbery in Morton Grove
Two men are facing multiple charges after a robbery at a Red Roof Inn in Morton Grove. Police responded to reports of shots fired at the hotel located in the 9400 block of Waukegan.
- Police investigate shooting at Waukegan car festival
A shooting occurred at a classic car festival in Waukegan's northern suburbs, prompting a police investigation on Saturday evening.
- Man facing hate crime charge for signs threatening immigrants in Waukegan, North Chicago: pros.
A man is facing hate crime charges for signs threatening immigrants in Waukegan and North Chicago. Surveillance video shows someone using a ladder to install one of the signs in the middle of the night.
- Serious crash prompts large emergency response in Waukegan: LIVE
A serious crash in Waukegan prompted a large emergency response in the north suburbs on Monday evening.
- Body found in Mississippi River in 1975 ID'd as missing pregnant Waukegan teen: nonprofit
A body found in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a missing pregnant Waukegan teen. The teen, previously known as Jane Clinton Doe, was fatally shot in the head, and her death was ruled a homicide by a nonprofit organization.
- DNA analysis identifies Waukegan girl found dead in Iowa in 1975
A girl found dead in Iowa in 1975 has been identified through DNA analysis as a Waukegan resident. The former 'Jane Clinton Doe' remained unidentified for over 50 years before her identity was confirmed.
- Signs appearing to threaten immigrants pop up in Waukegan, North Chicago: 'This is pure hatred'
Signs appearing to threaten immigrants were found in Waukegan and North Chicago, described as 'pure hatred.' Surveillance video shows someone using a ladder to install one of the signs near Ridgeland and Jackson in the middle of the night.
- Dead voter allegation fuels concerns about voting safeguards as blue state official turns herself in
An Illinois alderman submitted her deceased mother's mail-in ballot, which was flagged before counting and led to her arrest. The case has sparked concerns about mail-in voting vulnerabilities and voter-roll safeguards, with critics calling for stricter election security measures.
- Angel mom rips sanctuary state after daughter's alleged killer walked free
Jennifer Bos, an 'angel mom,' criticized Illinois' sanctuary laws after her daughter Megan Bos' alleged killer, Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez, was released due to non-detainable charges. ICE later arrested Mendoza-Gonzalez, while the VOICE office provided support to Bos during the investigation.