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Lake County Forest Preserves offering maple syrup programs throughout March

For more than 40 years, educators and volunteers at the Lake County Forest Preserves have led wildly popular Maple Syrup Hikes through Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods.

Each March, families, school groups and scout troops learn about the process of converting sap from the preserve’s towering sugar maple trees into sweet syrup.

“Environmental educators are preparing a full slate of programs taking place in March,” said Director of Education Nan Buckardt. “We are looking forward to offering both in-person and virtual programs this spring.”

The springtime tradition kicked off with a free Maple Syrup Festival on February 25 at the Ryerson Welcome Center

Families are encouraged to stop by educational stations outside on the trail and inside the Welcome Center to learn about the sweet science of trees and the maple syrup process.

In-person, public Maple Syrup Hikes are offered Saturdays and Sundays, March 4–19, at Ryerson Welcome Center. Led by Lake County Forest Preserves educators, the one-hour hikes run every

half-hour from noon to 2 pm and are open to all ages.

The temperature dictates what visitors will see along the trails, said Environmental Educator Jen Berlinghof.

“The timing for tapping maple trees comes down to temperature–above freezing during the day but still below freezing at night–plus precipitation and the hours of sunlight in a day,” she said. Changing temperature is what causes the sap to surge upward from the roots toward the branches, where it helps the leaves grow and the buds bloom. Then in the summer, the leaves will produce more sap, which will settle back down in the roots come winter, Berlinghof said.

“Visitors are able to witness the wonder of turning sap from sugar maple trees into sweet maple syrup. All registered participants can have a taste,” Berlinghof said.

Ryerson Conservation Area has many maple trees and good soil. Syrup production only happens in late winter and early spring.

Tickets for Maple Syrup Hikes are required. Hikes fill up quickly, so register early. Cost is $6 per person. Children ages 3 and under are free. Purchase tickets online

at lcfpd.org or call 847-9683321.

Special sessions designed for scouts or other large groups are also available. Call 847-968-3321 to register a group.

Throughout March, teachers and scout leaders are encouraged to reserve in-person field trips. The experience includes learning where we use the maple syruping process to address Illinois learning standards, Berlinghof said. Learn more about maple syruping school programsonline or email AskAnEducator@ LCFPD.org to begin the registration process.

“If your family is ready to hit the trails, there are free self-guided Maple Syrup Hikes from March 20–31. Through informational signs, you’ll learn the science behind how trees make sap and how we turn that sap into real maple syrup as you walk along the designated trail at your own pace,” Berlinghof said.

Follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @LCFPD for more educational resources, webinars and videos. Browse all education programs and register online at LCFPD.org/calendar, or call 847-968-3321.

Above: Environmental Educator Jen Berlinghof leads a maple syrup hike. Lake County Forest Preserves is providing an array of programs in March that involve the science behind maple syrup. To purchase tickets for a Maple Syrup Hike visit lcfpd.org or call 847-968-3321

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Illinois earns 7th credit upgrade in less than two years

S&P cites recent early debt retirement, buildup of rainy day fund

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

S&P Global Ratings announced Feb. 23 that it had raised Illinois’ long-term credit rating to A-, up from BBB+, marking the seventh upgrade the state has received from a major rating agency in less than two years.

The rating applies to roughly $27.7 billion in outstanding general obligation, or GO, bonds.

“The upgrade on the GO debt reflects our view that Illinois’ commitment and execution to strengthen its budgetary flexibility and stability, supported by accelerating repayment of its liabilities, rebuilding its budget stabilization fund to decade highs; and a slowing

of statutory pension funding growth, will likely continue during the outlook period,”

S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Geoff Buswick said in a news release Bonds are a tool that governments and businesses use to borrow money, typically for long-term capital projects such as building construction or other kinds of infrastructure. GO bonds are backed by the government’s general taxing authority but other bonds may be backed by more specific revenue sources, such as sales or motor fuel taxes. Higher bond ratings generally mean the borrower—in this case the state—pays lower interest rates.

Before the recent string of upgrades, all three major

rating agencies—including Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings—had rated Illinois’ bonds at one notch above “junk” status, the point at which large institutional investors will no longer purchase them.

During the last two years, however, Illinois has used higher-than-expected revenues to pay off its backlog of past-due bills and retire other short-term debt early. In addition, it has set aside $1.9 billion for the state’s budget stabilization fund—commonly known as the “rainy day” fund—and the state is projected to deposit another $138 million into that fund in the upcoming fiscal year, according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest budget proposal

“I am thrilled to see our

hard work at righting the past fiscal wrongs of our state reflected in today’s action by S&P with another credit rating upgrade—the third such upgrade in just two years,” Pritzker said in a statement. “Our continued fiscal responsibility and smart budgeting will save Illinois taxpayers millions from adjusted interest rates, and my partners in the General Assembly and I look forward to building on that success.”

In its announcement Feb. 23, S&P credited the state’s “deep and diverse economic base” as well as the state government’s access to readily available cash, including the rainy day fund and untapped interfund borrowing authority. The agency

Forest Preserves holding job fair March 16

The Lake County Forest Preserves is hosting a job fair from 2–6 p.m., Thursday, March 16, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago. An array of full-time, part-time and temporary positions are available.

Organizers say participants should dress professionally and bring multiple copies of resumes. Interviews for temporary positions will be held on the spot at the job fair. No registration is required.

“If you’re looking to spend the summer outdoors in a beautiful, natural setting, we are in the process of hiring numerous temporary positions,”

said Laurel Diver, manager of human resources and risk.

“We offer a wide variety of seasonal employment opportunities with openings available this spring.”

“At Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, we are seeking food and beverage attendants for the popular Beer Garden at Independence Grove,” Diver said. Attendants would serve as cashiers and operate, maintain and stock food and beverage supplies. Applicants must be legally able to serve alcohol.

There are also openings at Independence Grove for a variety of other attendants. These positions assist preserve

Community briefs

Trinity Church

holding corned beef and cabbage dinner

March 11

Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting their 10th annual corned beef and cabbage dinner complete with entertainment, and silent and live auctions on March 11 starting at 5 p.m.

This is a complete and authentic corned beef and cabbage dinner with table service and dessert and coffee or tea. The silent auction is huge, with over 200 entries. The live auction will feature Auctioneer Bill Obenauf, and includes antiques as well as new items.

Silent auction begins at 5:00 p.m. and runs through dinner which is at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment is at 6:45 and the live auction is at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a wine pull. Tickets in advance can be purchased at the church and are $15 for adults and $6 for children. They may be purchased at the door for $18 for adults and $6 for children. There is plenty of free parking available at the church.

All proceeds will benefit Trinity programs, especially youth services. Sponsored in part by Thrivent Financial Services and Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information visit www.trinityonthehill.org or call 847-546-2109

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 25519 W Highway 134, Ingleside.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser March 8

The Richmond Spring Grove Area Rotary Club will be holding their spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, March 8

visitors at the entrance gate, marina and visitors center.

The Youth Conservation Corps is looking to fill program management and crew member positions this summer. The program involves developing trails, planting native wildflowers, installing fences and other similar outdoor tasks.

Numerous positions are open at the three golf courses including laborers, food and beverage attendants, golf coordinators and guest service attendants. The courses are ThunderHawk in Beach Park, Countryside in Mundelein and Brae Loch in Grayslake.

Several temporary posi-

tions in the grounds maintenance division are also available. Candidates for these jobs must be 18 years of age. Assisting in keeping buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition is the main goal of these positions. Those hired for these positions will be expected to work weekends and holidays.

“A great way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person at the job fair,” Diver said.

To apply for these employment opportunities, and to watch for future job openings, visit www.LCFPD.org/jobs or call 847-968-3242 to learn more about the available positions.

from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

All tickets are $15 and includes spaghetti, bread, salad and dessert. Pre-ordering of tickets online by March 6 is recommended and can be done at www.richmondspringgroverotary.com. Dinner is served as dine-in or drive-up.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and raffle tickets will be available during the event.

All proceeds benefit the Richmond/Spring Grove Community Food Pantry

The dinner will be held at Richardson Adventure Farm, 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove.

Volunteer bluebird monitors needed

Bluebird monitors are needed for Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry Dam, Volo Bog State Natural Area and various other McHenry County Conservation District sites.

An in-person talk and workshop featuring Jeff Aufmann of McHenry County Audubon will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 1-3 p.m. at Volo Bog State Natural Area.

This workshop is geared primarily towards volunteers looking to adopt a trail to monitor. Learn the history of bluebirds and other native cavity nesters and how to help them thrive.

Monitors will check on 8-15 bird houses weekly between late March and early September, record data and

also said it expects ongoing union contract negotiations to be settled in a timely manner.

Offsetting those factors, S&P said, is the state’s high unfunded pension and other postemployment benefit liabilities such as health care. The agency also dinged Illinois on its practice of releasing annual financial audits later than most other states and population declines, which it warned could impact future economic growth.

S&P said it could further upgrade Illinois’ rating if the state continues paying down unfunded pension liabilities and building up its rainy day fund while shrinking its structural deficit. S&P said that deficit was in large part

caused by not contributing to its pension funds at actuarially determined levels.

On the other hand, S&P said it could downgrade the state’s rating in the future if the structural deficit were to increase due to economic uncertainties or if its pension and other fixed-cost obligations exceed expectations. Pritzker’s recent budget proposal seeks to add an extra $200 million to the pension fund beyond statutory levels for the current fiscal year.

For now, S&P said the state’s near-term credit outlook is “stable.”

In addition to upgrading the state’s general obligation bond rating, S&P also raised its rating on the state’s Build Illinois sales tax bonds to A, up from A-.

MCCD Festival of the Sugar Maples starts this weekend

The flowing of the maple sap is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Celebrate the change of seasons at McHenry County Conservation District’s Festival of the Sugar Maples, March 4, 5 & 6 and March 11, 12 & 13, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset Drive in Marengo.

begin every 15 minutes, last approximately one hour and involve a halfmile hike through the woods. All ages are welcome. Dress for the weather. No pets please. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required.

turn in reports at the end of the season.

Registration for the workshop is requested by emailing drn.volobog@illinois.gov.

Volo Bog SNA is located at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.

Native shrub and tree sale

The Friends of Volo Bog are taking order for their Native Shrub and Tree Sale until Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m. Pick-up day will be May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Volo Bog SNA parking lot.

Volo Bog State Natural Area is located at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Order forms can be found online at www.FriendsofVoloBog.org.

Since 1979, the Conservation District has educated thousands of visitors and school groups about the process of turning the sap from maple trees into delicious maple syrup. This unique opportunity teaches the fascinating history of maple sugaring and the evolution of the sap collection process. Tours

Visitors can pick up a spile and tap their own tree. Pure maple syrup, maple leaf shaped cookie cutters and maple flavored candies, syrup straws, cream spread and cookies will be available for purchase.

This year ’s event is made possible in part by a generous donation from Amerigas propane and Lakes Realty Group. For more information and to register for the event visit MCCD.me/ FSM.

Village of Fox Lake hosts country themed dance

On Saturday, February 18, the Village of Fox Lake’s Lakefront Park Building was filled with the sights and sounds of a fantastic countrythemed dance, the Boots and Bow Ties Sweetheart Dance. The event was a resounding success, bringing families together for a night of fun, laughter, and good music.

The dance, which was organized by the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation De-partment, had two sessions from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. with mothers and sons and dads and daughters dressed in their finest boots, cowboy hats and bow ties. The evening was filled with country music, line dancing, and photo opportunities for all attendees.

“We were thrilled to see so many families and friends come out for the Boots and Bow Ties Dance,” said Amy Whitis, Director of

Parks and Recreation. “The energy and enthusiasm in the room were contagious, and it was clear that everyone was having a great time.”

Tickets for the dance were sold for $15 per couple for residents and $20 per couple for nonresidents, with each additional child being $5. Each couple also received a commemorative photo as a special gift.

The Boots and Bow Ties Dance was a great opportunity for families to make memories and have a night of fun, and it was clear that everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves immensely, The Village of Fox Lake is already looking forward to planning the next event, the Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast, and bringing more joy to the community.

For more information about upcoming events, please visit the village website at www.foxlake.org.

New law allows Illinoisans to change sex on birth certificate without doctor’s affirmation

Illinois becomes 12th state, first in Midwest, to allow self-attestation

By Nika Schoonover

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinoisans seeking to legally change the gender on their birth certificate will have an easier time under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

“Here in Illinois, we recognize that gender transition is a personal journey that doesn’t always follow a prescriptive medical path, but still deserves to be honored legally,” Pritzker said in a statement.

“In a time of increasing violence and hateful rhetoric against the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community, it is more important than ever to reaffirm our state’s commitment to recognizing the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ Illinoisans.”

Under House Bill 9, which

will take effect July 1, individuals will no longer need a medical professional to affirm they have undergone gender reassignment surgery or other clinical treatment in order to change their gender on their birth certificate. Once the change takes effect, they simply have to submit a statement expressing their intention to change their gender classification.

Mike Ziri, director of public policy at Equality Illinois, said in an interview that the policy change was important because individuals often do not have access to a provider and because providers sometimes refuse to consent to providing such a statement.

“The old requirement, it was a barrier to equality,”

Ziri, whose organization worked on the bill with other advocacy groups, said. “Someone may not be able to afford a visit to a doctor, or there may not be an affirming provider.”

By removing the need of a health care professional to reaffirm an individual’s gender change status, the law makes it easier for a person’s documents to be consistent, according to a statement from state Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, a lead sponsor on the bill.

“This legislation will now make it easier for trans and nonbinary people to live as their authentic selves and ensure consistency on legal documents,” Fine said in the statement.

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An updated birth certificate can make it easier to obtain a new driver ’s license reflecting the person’s gender identity, said Brigid Leahy, vice president of public policy at Planned Parenthood Illinois Action.

“If your birth certificate doesn’t match other documents that you have, it can be complicated and confusing for everyday life and doing things like applying for certain things where you need documentation,” Leahy said. “And if there are inconsistencies in that documentation, it can make it harder for you to complete the process.”

The measure passed with only Democratic support in both chambers of the General

Assembly

The law also waives the costs associated with acquiring a new birth certificate for previously incarcerated individuals, homeless people, youths under care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, individuals under 27 who were previously in care and individuals living in domestic violence shelters.

“Access to your birth certificate will become a less onerous process for many Illinoisans, removing barriers for people who already face so many,” Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, another lead sponsor on the bill, said in a statement. A new birth certificate request usually costs $15, plus $2 for

each additional copy.

The law is the latest passed in Illinois that expands protections for transgender individuals, following protections for gender-affirming care and a measure allowing people previously convicted of felonies to change their name “due to marriage, religious beliefs, status as a victim of trafficking or gender-related identity.”

With the new law, Illinois joins 11 other states in allowing self-attestation of gender on birth certificates, according to Equality Illinois.

“We’re really excited that Illinois is moving on this issue on the topic of birth certificates into those ranks of those affirming states,” Ziri said.

College news

Martinez named to Elmhurst University Dean’s List

Jose Lucena Martinez, of Antioch, was among more than 950 students named to

Elmhurst University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

The Dean’s List is composed of students who attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00).

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While walk-ins are welcome, adoptions are by appointments only to ensure we have the staff available to help adopters. For information and/ or to complete an online application, please visit www.saveapetil.org/adopt.

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On February 10 the Lake County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony to swear in their newest K-9 officers. The K-9s and their partners met the Lake County students who suggested their names and the K-9s also received their badges and will soon be out serving the community with their partners. Shown from left are Deputy Roxana Stancioiu and partner K-9 Drako, Lake County Sheriff John Idelburg, Deputy Kevin Harris and K-9 partner Zeus.

The Sheriff’s Department continues to look for the stolen BMW that was used in the vehicular hijacking on Feb. 23. Anyone that has any information about the incident is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000 or contact Lake County CrimeStoppers at www.lakecountycrimestoppers.org.

Offenders batter, run over woman, steal car with two-year-old inside

On February 23, at approximately 3:35 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in the 16000 block of Route 137, Unincorporated Libertyville, for a vehicular hijacking with a two-year-old child still inside the vehicle.

Preliminary investigation shows the 34-year-old victim just returned to her residence. She pulled into her driveway and brought one of her children inside. She came back to her car to retrieve her other child, her two-year-old son, when a white BMW (2000’s model, black bumper, and loud exhaust) pulled into her driveway, behind her car (she was driving a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas).

A man (described as being tall, thin, wearing a grey zip-up hooded sweatshirt, and a light green facemask) exited the passenger side of the BMW and struggled to get into the victim’s Volkswagen, as she tried to keep her two-year-old son safe. The offender battered the woman, knocking her to the ground. He then stole her car with the child inside. He and the driver of the BMW fled from the scene. One of the drivers ran her over as they fled, causing serious injuries to her extremities. The victim was still able to call 911 and sheriff’s deputies immediately responded.

Knowing a child was inside the vehicle, sheriff’s detectives immediately responded to the scene and the general area to search for the Volkswagen.

A short time later, a person working at a business in the 2200 block of Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, called 911

to report they just saw two vehicles enter the parking lot, and the driver of one of the cars abandoned a small child. The drivers of both vehicles then fled. The 911 caller at the business rescued the child from the parking lot, before the child wandered onto the busy roadway. Waukegan Police Officers and sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. Sheriff’s personnel confirmed the found child was the abducted child.

While searching for the stolen vehicle and endangered child, sheriff’s detectives immediately called Volkswagen Car-Net, in an attempt to track the vehicle. Unfortunately, there was a delay, as Volkswagen Car-Net would not track the vehicle with the abducted child until they received payment to reactivate the tracking device in the stolen Volkswagen.

Sheriff’s deputies located the stolen Volkswagen in a parking lot near Casmir Pulaski and Route 43. The vehicle will be thoroughly processed for trace evidence.

The woman who was battered and run over remains at an area hospital in serious, but stable condition.

Sheriff’s detectives continue looking for the BMW. The BMW was stolen in the past week from a car dealership in Waukegan.

If you see the stolen BMW or have any information about this incident please call the Lake County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000 or contact Lake County CrimeStoppers at: www. lakecountycrimestoppers.org.

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The Lake County Sheriff ’s Department is looking for two suspects that committed an armed robbery in Beach Park. Anyone that has any information or recognizes the individuals in the photos is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000 or contact Lake County CrimeStoppers at www. lakecountycrimestoppers.org.

Sheriff’s Department looking for suspects in armed robbery

On February 20, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a gas station in the 38300 block of North Sheridan Road, Beach Park, for an armed robbery.

Sheriff’s deputies arrived and learned two males entered the gas station and one was armed with a pistol. Upon entering, the male armed with the pistol pointed it at the ceiling and discharged the firearm. The armed man then pointed the

firearm at the cashiers and demanded money. The other offender took several vapes. After the robbery, both offenders fled southeast on foot. The area was searched, and the offenders were not located.

Nobody was injured during the armed robbery

Both offenders are described as being: Hispanic males, approximately 17 – 23 years of age, both wore black hats, black masks, black pants, and black shoes, both wore

grey construction gloves.

The armed offender wore a grey Nike hooded sweatshirt and black North Face backpack.

The other offender wore a black North Face jacket.

Anyone who recognizes these individuals or their clothing are asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4000 or Lake County CrimeStoppers at 847-662-2222 or www. lakecountycrimestoppers.org.

Sheriff’s Deputy injured in crash when driver disregards stop sign

Last thing driver remembers is opening a beer before the crash

On February 26, at approximately 6:10 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a battery in progress, which initially occurred in the area of Green Bay Road and Wadsworth Road in Beach Park. The offender fled in a vehicle and the victim followed the offender to the area of Lewis Avenue and Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan.

Two responding sheriff’s deputies were traveling southbound on Lewis Avenue with their emergency lights and siren activated. As the sheriff’s deputies approached Edgewood Road, in Waukegan, a Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by a 59-year-old man of North Chicago, was travel-

ing eastbound on Edgewood Road. The driver of the pickup truck did not stop at the stop sign and drove directly in the path of the southbound sheriff’s deputies. The first sheriff’s deputy was able to swerve into the northbound lanes of traffic to avoid striking the pickup. The second sheriff’s deputy was unable to avoid hitting the pickup, and struck the pickup’s front driver’s side.

The sheriff’s deputy was injured in the crash and transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. She remained hospitalized as of Monday morning.

The driver of the pickup truck was transported to Vis-

ta Medical Center in Waukegan with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the pickup indicated the last thing he remembered before the crash was opening a beer.

Waukegan Police Department is investigating the traffic crash and any subsequent charges.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg said, “One of our sheriff’s deputies was seriously injured in a crash because a thoughtless individual felt it was more important to drink a beer while driving, putting everyone on the roadway at risk, instead of driving safe. We say it time and time again, don’t drink and drive. We are all wishing our deputy a speedy recovery.”

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The Chevy pickup driven by a North Chicago man that ignored a stop sign and drove directly into a Lake County Sheriff’s vehicle.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Dept. reported the following arrests in Lake County. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Feb. 1

Ryan L. May, 36, Beach Park, was cited for a warrant arrest: unlawful possession of meth;

Yadira Martinez, 22, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol, and no driver’s license;

Feb. 2

Jorge A. Alvardo, 48, Chicago, was cited for driving while license suspended and no insurance;

Nancy L. Rook, 61, Ingleside, was cited for animal cruelty;

Devonte D. Collins, 28, Waukegan, was cited for theft;

Henrray A. Valladares-Osorto, 21, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license suspended, improper transportation of cannabis and operating uninsured vehicle;

The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Jan. 24

James A. Nolting, 58, Harvard, was cited for violation of bail bond – violates condition of release when victim is family or household member;

Jan. 25

Edgar Flores, 32, Barrington Hills, was cited for manufacture/deliver/possess with intent to deliver cannabis – more than 500g but less than 2,000g, possession of cannabis, and unlawful production of cannabis sativa plant –more than 5 but less than 20 plants; Paul J. Waswo, 52, Spring Grove, was cited for A-1 domestic battery/bodily harm;

Jan. 26

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Rushi S. Soni, 26, Round Lake, was cited for no driver ’s license;

Evan E. Crews, 32, Beach park, was cited for violation of an order of protection;

Roberto A. Gallegos, 30, Zion, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Kareem S. Colder, 28, North Chicago, was cited for driving while license suspended and no insurance; Feb. 4

Kenneth D. Richards, Jr., 37, Beach Park, was cited for driving while license revoked;

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Raymond D. Johnson, 63, Lake Villa, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

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Kevin T. Bremer, 33, Wonder Lake, was cited for FOID card required – acquire or possess firearm, stun gun or taser, A-2 domestic battery/ physical contact, and violation of bail bond - failure to surrender within 30 days of forfeiture of the bail;

Brenda L. Hale, 57, Wonder Lake, was cited for aggravated DUI – third or subsequent, aggravated DUI – no driver’s license, illegal transportation or possession of alcoholic liquor by driver in motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended or revoked;

Jan. 28

Scott C. Speer, 34, Lakewood, was cited for DUI – alcohol, disobey traffic control light and improper lane usage;

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Feb. 5

Sierra J. Mendoza, 23, Spring Grove, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Rigoberto Perez Obarrubias, 41, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol and suspended registration.

Feb. 6

Nicole L. Alexander, 44, Beach Park, was cited for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle;

Robert S. Fine, 46, Antioch, was cited for domestic battery;

Feb. 7

Jermal A. Johnson, 32, North Chicago, was cited for a warrant arrest: contempt of court;

Precious G. Skillom, 25, Chicago, was cited for driving while license suspended;

Rodney D. Hale, 52, Lake Villa, was cited for driving while license suspended, sus-

Brian G. Garcia, 43, Harvard, was cited for A-2 domestic battery/physical contact;

George A. Fisher, 39, Kenosha, was cited for possession of controlled substance;

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Dianna L. Hufnus, 61, Beach Park, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Arthur G. Raysby, Jr., 41, Lake Villa, was cited for aggravated DUI, fleeing to elude, open transportation of alcohol, and no insurance;

Erik M. Taylor, 40, Sharon, WI, was cited for aggravated DUI, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, suspended registration and no insurance;

Feb. 8

Diamond J. Carr, 27, Zion, was cited for driving while license suspended, failure to secure child in safety seat and no insurance;

Stanley Florez, 53, Zion, was cited for driving while license suspended, and no insurance;

DeVonte DaMarcus McKnight, 28, Waukegan, was cited for a warrant arrest: domestic battery.

Thomas J. Mahoney, 29, Elgin, was cited for A-2 domestic battery/physical contact, A-1 domestic battery/ bodily harm, and interference with reporting of domestic violence.

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High-risk search warrant leads to felony charges

On February 23, around 6:00 a.m., the Antioch Police Department assisted the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) serving a high-risk narcotics search warrant in the 1000 block of Main Street. For the safety of the community, Main Street was shut down during the execution of the warrant by the SWAT Team.

Police took Antioch resident Joshua Garcia (29) into custody without incident. During the investigation, police recovered Perc30 counterfeit pills laced with Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, LSD, ammunition, and suspected counterfeit currency.

Antioch Police Chief Guttschow said, “these counterfeit Perc-30s laced with Fentanyl are deadly, and my agency will stop at nothing to get these off the streets; drug dealers

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beware”. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the following charges

against Garcia: 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 Felony), 1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 3 Felony), 1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Class 1 Felony), 1 count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Class 2 Felony) and 1 count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon by Felony (Class 2 Felony). Garcia was transferred to the Lake County Courthouse for bond court.

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