Passing by the Lake County Forest Preserves in Wauconda, it is not unusual to see a fenced in area with dogs running freely, chasing a ball, or frolicking with another dog or two, while their owners stand nearby watching them play.
They appear much like a mother supervising her toddler at the children’s play lot. For this is one of five dog parks, available in the Lake County Forest Preserves where the dogs of the area can have free rein, and not be confined to a leash as they enjoy some time out in the sun.
In 1958 when the Lake County Forest Preserves became a reality, there was no thought that in later years there would be dog parks within the system. In fact, the idea of a dog park was not envisioned in the early plans for the Forest Preserve District.
The original plans were to preserve the unique ecosystems of the area and to prevent overdevelopment of the land. As more people spread out from Chicago and made their homes in the cleaner air and open land of Lake County, more land was developed leaving less in its natural state. The preserve has continued to protect the open land as was the original intention, but have also added additional interesting activities for the residents of Lake County to enjoy. One such of these activities is the dog parks.
“The Forest Preserves
opened Libertyville Dog Training Area back in the lates 70s or early 80s. Hunters used it to train their bird dogs,” Chief Operations Officer Mike Tully said. “Slowly more dog walkers and less hunters used it. We mowed more often and renamed the area.”
The area became known as the dog exercise area and began to attract additional dog walkers. As more dog owners turned to the forest preserves to walk their dogs giving them exercise, the need for areas where the dogs could be safely let off their leashes and allowed to run and play became more apparent.
The first of the actual dog parks, as they are known today, was Independence Grove, which was transformed from the original Libertyville Dog Training Area.
It opened transformed into a dog park in 1986. It was followed by Lakewood in Wauconda in 1998. Duck Farm, Prairie Wolf, and Waukegan Savannah. The parks were completed in the late 1990s to 2002 as interest in the exercise areas increased.
Part of the rise in to having a large area where dogs can enjoy being free to run and play may stem from the increasing number of dogs found in homes today. While dogs have been popular pets for many years, the past couple of years when families have bonded together at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen an increase in
families and even single residents adopting a single dog and some even two or more dogs for company.
With the responsibility for the dogs comes the responsibility of providing them with adequate exercise for their health. Their own back yards may not be large enough or fenced in to allow the dogs to run and play as needed.
So, while the dog parks were in place and continued to attract more visitors, it was the parking areas that needed to be increased in size to accommodate the increased number of automobiles.
“Dog exercise areas have grown in popularity over the years. All the venues have seen parking lot expansions due to their popularity,” said Randy Seeback, director of Planning and Land Preservation for the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
Having an open space where dogs are able to roam free, requires rules to keep the dogs and their owners safe. All dogs coming into the dog park must be at least four months of age and the owner must decide if it is wise for a small dog or a puppy to be off leash.
Ticks are a problem for dogs both in early spring and again in the fall. The Forest Preserve District does not spray for ticks in the dog parks. They suggest speaking to your veterinarian about what you can do to avoid tick
Above: While the brown dog may have caught the tennis ball, his black and white friend keeps up with him as they race through Duck Farm Dog Park. Left: After a very satisfying swim in the lake at Independence Grove Dog Park, a dog returns to the shore. Two of the Lake County Forest Preserves parks have swimming areas.
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infestation. Keeping the dog out of tall vegetation during the peak times may be one option. The other may be to walk the dog on trails while on a leash to prevent them from wandering into the tall grass areas.
Just as pet owners are expected to do when walking their dog in public they are expected to clean up after their pet in the dog park. An $85 fine can be levied if owners fail to do this.
Children are allowed to accompany their parents to the dog park with the dog but may not attend without an adult.
Each of the dog parks offers a different experience for you and your dog as the size of the park and the amenities are different.
Independence Grove Independence Grove Dog Park was named the best dog park by North Shore magazine. It consists of 30 acres and is fenced on two sides.
The park features open fields, wooded areas, and a large pond for the dogs to enjoy a
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swim. Keep an eye on your pet so he doesn’t stray. This park also connects to Casey Trail and the Des Plaines River Trail. When on the trails, the dog must be leashed as they pass through Independence Grove Forest Preserve where dogs are not allowed. So, stay on the trail and all will be well.
Duck Farm
Duck Farm Dog Park is a 48-acre, fenced-in area, allowing for dogs to run and play without fear of them getting out. There are open fields and grass trails for you to enjoy with your pet. Toilets and drinking fountain are also available.
Lakewood
Lakewood Dog Park was originally on the south side of Highway 176 in 1998 but in 2002 was moved to the north side of Highway 176 to create more space. The 66-acre park is entirely fenced and features large open meadows where dogs can run and play
or perhaps take a nap in the meadow. The park has mowed trails, a water hand pump and comfortable shade shelters with seating, and toilets.
Prairie Wolf
Prairie Wolf Dog Park is a 44-acre dog park that is fenced and offers a swimming pond outside the gates at the east end of the park. The dog must be watched if taken out the gates to enjoy the swimming pond so it does not stray. The park contains training enclosures to work on those skills that still need to be mastered. Fields and trails make this park fun for dogs and owners. Toilets, water, and drinking fountains are available.
Waukegan Savanna
Waukegan Savanna Dog Park is the newest and smallest of the parks. At only 11 entirely fenced-in acres, it provides a special area that the others do not have – a separate enclosed area for small dogs weighing less than 25 pounds. The open savanna is a favorite area for
dogs to meander. This park also includes shade shelters with seating, drinking water and toilets.
With so many choices, it should not be difficult to find the best park for your pet to enjoy and enjoy spending time with other friendly dog owners in the area.
Kim Mikus Croke, media and community relations specialist at the Lake County Forest Preserve District, said last year about 9,000 annual permits were sold as were 11,000 daily permits for dogs of the area to visit the parks.
Permits are required to attend the dog parks. Each permit is usable at any of the five dog parks in the system.
To purchase a yearly pass, the dog must have proof of a current rabies vaccination and be wearing their tag with their number on it.
Included with the dog park permit is a parking sticker for the automobile that is used to drive the dog to the park. The parking lots at the dog parks are restricted to visitors to the dog park with a current pass.
Two vehicle stickers are routinely included with each dog park yearly pass. A third may be purchased when purchasing the yearly pass. All automobiles must be registered to the same address. Daily passes include only one vehicle sticker.
Both residents of Lake County and may use the dog parks but the cost for the passes are different. Residents are charged $50 for the first dog and $15 for each additional dog (up to three). For nonresidents the cost is higher. For the yearly pass, the charge is $150. For the first dog and $75 for each additional dog.
The preserve recommends purchasing a daily pass and trying out the various parks before committing to a yearly park pass to see if your pet thrives in the dog park environment and socializes well with other dogs.
Daily passes are $25 for the first dog and $15 each additional dog up to three for residents. For non-residents, the daily fee is $75 for the primary dog and $20 for each additional dog brought into the park.
The dog passes are available at the general office in Libertyville by phone or in person visit. Call 847-3676640 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or at the Operations and Public Safety location in Lake Villa, 847-968-3400 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
For that very special dog consider purchasing a Dog Park Permit Gift Certificate as a special treat to introduce them to life at the dog
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This dog enjoys a view of the beautiful lake at the Independence Grove Dog Park.
looking for a drink, or trying to decide how to get through the fence for a cooling swim? LAKE COUNTY FOREST
This shelter in the Waukegan Park is a place for the dog owners to relax and watch their dogs as they enjoy the flat open run of the savannah. It is also a good place for the dogs to cool off after a hot day of play.
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After a long run in the park, these two are ready for a drink of water.
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Sitting politely in front of the raised roots of this tree at Lakewood Dog Park, this dog debates about crawling into the opening for a cooling rest.
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dog sits quietly at the side of the trail at one of the dog parks in the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
National Guard to assist migrant welcoming effort as Governor Pritzker declares disaster
State
officials provide migrants support as total bused to Illinois from Texas
By Jerry Nowicki
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
Gov. JB Pritzker said last week that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing information or providing resources.
Pritzker said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his agencies have been providing little notice for incoming migrants and has not responded to calls from Illinois’ agency heads. That’s meant Illinois has had “between three and 24 hours to find shelter for potentially 100 or more people.”
He said that has led to “a needlessly last-minute and complex process that is a heartless display of politics over people.”
“Let me be clear, while other states may be treating these vulnerable families as pawns, here in Illinois, we are treating them as people,” he said. “And when a person comes urgently seeking help, here in Illinois, we offer them a helping hand.”
Pritzker will deploy 75 National Guard members to
aid with logistics and will issue a disaster proclamation aimed at expediting the flow of resources. The proclamation enables the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies to work with local governments to help migrants access transportation, emergency shelter, food, health screenings, medical assessments, treatments and other care.
Pritzker said the migrants are residing in the U.S. legally through the asylum-seeking process. They’re often fleeing dangerous situations, mostly from Central and South America, and they receive facial and fingerprint scans at the U.S. border that are “cross-checked against terrorist watch lists and criminal databases.”
“They have traveled for months, most often without enough food or medicine or support,” he said. “Many have literally walked from Venezuela to the U.S. border, seeking safety for themselves and for their families. These are people who have not been accused of doing
anything wrong.”
Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Grace Hou said an 11th bus arrived early on Sept. 14. It brought the total number of migrants arriving in Illinois over the past two weeks to more than 500. Buses are arriving daily, Pritzker said.
“I have said to our team, we live in a state where our leaders are committed to providing a dignified welcome to our state,” Hou said. “That is not the question. The question is how we do it when the process is intentionally designed to cause confusion and utter chaos.”
Hou said when unannounced migrants arrive, Illinois officials have to “scramble” to provide for the basic needs of babies, pregnant women, children, teens, adults and older people. That includes ensuring access to housing, food, baby formula and health care.
“We’ve seen pregnant women literally ready to give birth who have been provided next to no support on the buses. Babies, elders, who continue to be treated in
to a road realignment project.
Above: The Ryerson Welcome Center will be open for walk-in use while construction takes place for the next several weeks.
Parking and roadway closures during construction at Ryerson Woods through mid October
Portions of the entry road and main parking lot at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods will be closed temporarily due to a road realignment project. The areas will be closed Monday, September 26 through the middle of October.
The Ryerson Welcome Center drop-off area and parking lot will be closed, as well as the entry driveway west of the turn to the south parking lot. All visitors will be routed to the parking lot and loop road near Brushwood during the construction project. Signs and barricades will be in place to direct traffic.
The Welcome Center will be open for walk-in use and the restrooms there are anticipated to remain open for forest preserve trail users. Signs will be placed on any trail section leading into the road improvement area to notify the public of the closure.
The blocked off areas are necessary so that road realignment in association with a new net-zero energy education facility at Ryerson can take place. A net-zero energy building uses cost-effective measures to reduce energy usage.
“We are raising the bar and setting the example when it comes to green buildings
a callous manner until they get to the city of Chicago,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
tion.”
Hou said the other cities have warned that “this will not relent.”
surpasses 500
that we need,” such as federal appropriations that have been available in other states that have received migrants from Texas.
and environmental sustainability. Our goal is that this new building will become a viable model of long-lasting energyefficient design,” said Alex Ty Kovach, executive director of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
Ryerson Woods has been a center of the Forest Preserves environmental education and programming since it was acquired in 1972. Programs offered here are based on nature and the environment and are designed for all ages. When the new facility is complete, it will replace aging classroom cabins that hosted thousands of school children. It is also expected to be the first public building in Lake County to gain netzero certification through the Passive House Institute US.
This project is made possible by a grant from Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, support from Medline Cares, private donations and the support of Lake County residents.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience during this exciting construction project,” said Randy Seebach, director of planning and land preservation.
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Pritzker said the state hears about arrivals only by unofficial means, such as Texas nonprofit organizations whose only information is that “they’ve just literally watched the bus drive by.” He called on Abbott to provide better notice.
Abbott launched the program in April when he issued a memo directing the state’s Department of Emergency Management “to begin coordinating the voluntary transportation” of immigrants who had been released from federal custody.
“President Biden’s inaction at our southern border continues putting the lives of Texans—and Americans—at risk and is overwhelming our communities,” Abbott said in an Aug. 31 statement. “To continue providing much-needed relief to our small, overrun border towns, Chicago will join fellow sanctuary cities Washington, D.C., and New York City as an additional drop-off loca-
Pritzker said once migrants arrive, city and state staff work with state-funded welcoming centers and nonprofits such as Catholic Charities and Salvation Army to “triage and determine their immediate needs, prioritizing infants, children, seniors and families.”
He and local lawmakers characterized the migrant situation as a national problem. Lightfoot said the situation in Chicago is a “manufactured crisis.”
“The normal lines of communication that we have with state leaders, particularly when it comes to issues of emergency management or law enforcement, (Abbott) has shut those off from us. So it is a manufactured crisis by ambush to be very clear,” she said.
Pritzker said Illinois is seeking federal help and his staff has been working with Illinois’ members of Congress and the White House to “make sure that we get the resources
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SG Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Oct. 9
Spring Grove Fire Department Explorer Post 1800 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Open House on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Meet the firefighters, slide down the fire pole, spray the fire hose or take a picture with a firefighter.
Cost for the breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
The Spring Grove firehouse is located at 8214 Richardson Rd., Spring Grove.
McHenry County Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan presentation this Friday
McHenry County residents are encouraged to learn more about the current health status of their community by attending the Healthier McHenry County
presentation on Friday, Sept. 30.
Since 2006, the McHenry County Department of Health and its community partners have collaborated to conduct a community health assessment and community health improvement plan. This process includes a comprehensive data collection and analysis that describes the health status of a population, identifies areas for health improvement and develops a plan using measurable goals and objectives.
“We are very excited to share the community health assessment findings and improvement plan with our
Lightfoot said resources going to Texas should be cut off and sent to cities welcoming migrants.
Pritzker said he believed the state has available resources in the IDHS budget to deal with the migrants in the near term.
“But absolutely, there is a point at which that we wouldn’t have the resources to continue, and you’ve seen thousands and thousands arriving in New York and in D.C., and it’s an enormous burden on those cities,” he said.
Lightfoot, whose city received most of the migrants, said it will continue to assist them.
“The reality is we have a finite number of resources here in the city of Chicago and the county of Cook,” she said. “And so there will be a need to expand the number of communities across the state that may have to step up.”
residents and partners,” said Meaghan Haak, Assistant Director for MCDH Public Health Nursing.
MCDH presenters speaking on behalf of the Healthier McHenry County collaboration will address the study’s framework and what health concerns were found.
The public is invited to attend the Healthier McHenry County presentation, which will take place from 9-11: 30 a.m. on Sept. 30 at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium, 8900 U.S. Highway 14 in Crystal Lake. For questions about the event, please call MCDH at (815) 334-4510.
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Portions of the entry road and main parking lot at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area will be closed temporarily due
McHenry High School District 156 Superintendent Ryan McTague and school board
are joined by student-athletes, coaches and others, including alum Patti McCracken Vickery,
celebrate the opening of the new multipurpose turf field at the renovated McCracken Field.
Community celebrates new field at MCHS
McHenry Community High School kicked off the footballs season with a new multipurpose synthetic turf field.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded the start of the Aug. 26 varsity football game at the newly renovated McCracken Field.
Patti McCracken Vickery, Class of 1959 alum and daughter of Leonard “Mac” McCracken, for whom the field is named, joined MCHS student-
athletes, staff and school board members at the event. McCracken was a longtime coach and athletic director for McHenry High School.
The turf field is part of a three-year improvement project that also includes new lighting, a new scoreboard, paving and fencing, a new running track and more. The new turf field will allow for expanding the number of MCHS athletic and feeder programs that can use the new surface for
Fox Lake Flood Mitigation project underway
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and Village of Fox Lake held a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Aug. 30 to mark the inauguration of the Knollwood Flood Mitigation and Road Improvements project. The Knollwood subdivision in Fox Lake has experienced a drop in elevation since 2007 and has become increasingly susceptible to flooding. During times of heavy rain, this neighborhood is detrimentally impacted. Many of the roads are made impassable, making portions of the neighborhood inaccessible to school buses, household waste collection, residential traffic and emergency services. These flood mitigation actions will not only increase the quality of life, but also safety.
On May 9, Lake County welcomed Illinois Governor Pritzker to Waukegan to an-
nounce and give thanks for $30 million in initial funding granted to complete regional stormwater infrastructure projects, including this project in Fox Lake. The initial funding received will be used to complete 14 projects, providing stormwater management benefits to more than 2,300 properties and 25 roadways across our county. Lake County will be granted a total $122 million in funding by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to support local initiatives in managing regional stormwater and related infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects to reduce flooding for hard hit communities across Lake County. Future project locations include Antioch, Grayslake, Highland Park, Libertyville, Park City, Shields Township, Warren Township, and Waukegan.
Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign Senators Jones,
Hastings accused of misconduct
By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
Gov. JB Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators last week to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct.
Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was charged in federal court earlier last week with soliciting a $5,000 bribe from a red-light camera company. And Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, faces accusations of domestic violence against his estranged wife, according a report by public radio station WBEZ in Chicago.
Both have given up their roles in the Senate Democrats’ leadership team but remain in the Senate.
“Senator Jones is accused of accepting bribes. And Senator Hastings is accused of abusing women. They should answer the charges and have their day in court,” Pritzker said in a statement.
“But in the best interests of their constituents, these men must resign from their offices. Resigning only their leadership roles falls short of what the public should expect. I want to send a clear message to the people of Illinois: Corruption and abuse have no place here.”
So far, however, Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, has not gone that far.
lot. Jones is running unopposed in the 14th District, which includes portions of Chicago and its southwest suburbs. He is the son of former Senate President Emil Jones Jr.
Hastings faces a challenge from Republican police officer Patrick Sheehan in the 19th District in the city’s south suburbs. Once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, he is an attorney and Army veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq.
Hastings’ legal troubles began more than two years ago when he was sued for racial and gender discrimination by his former chief of staff. The state hired a private attorney to defend him and eventually agreed to pay $100,000 to settle the case.
But according to WBEZ, he now faces accusations of domestic abuse from his estranged wife, including an allegation that “in 2020, he put her in a headlock and slammed her into a door repeatedly.”
practice and competitions.
Student-athletes and coaches from football, soccer, lacrosse, marching band, track and field and Jr. Warriors football joined the celebration at the renovated McCracken.
The multiyear project to renovate the athletic facility started soon after voters approved a $44 million bond referendum to refurbish district facilities and build the Center for Science, Industry and Technology.
“The gravity of the accusations required immediate action and consequences, which is why the Senate president demanded and received resignations from their leadership posts,” his spokesman, John Patterson, said in an email statement.
“Now it is up to these individuals and their constituents to determine their futures.”
The governor’s statement came just a little more than six weeks before the Nov. 8 general election in which both senators are on the bal-
“The allegations made therein are baseless and without merit,” Hastings said in a statement Thursday through his spokesman. “I look forward to continuing to serve the best interests of the hard-working men and women of the south suburbs.”
His Republican rival, however, joined Pritzker in calling for Hastings’ resignation.
“I have done my best to run a positive campaign on my record of supporting and defending our families and community,” Sheehan said in a statement. “However, the abuse allegations against my opponent have become too serious to ignore.” Jones did not respond to a request for comment.
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Second man charged with obstructing justice in Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve death
On September 20, Jacob Firestone, 18, of the 1300 block of Saint Johns Avenue, Highland Park, was discharged from an area hospital. He had been hospitalized due to injuries he sustained during the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve incident. Following his discharge from the hospital, he was taken into custody by investigators.
During the investigation, it became apparent that Firestone was responsible for attempting to conceal evidence of this incident, after the incident occurred. At this time, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved two felony counts of obstructing justice against Firestone. Additional charges for Firestone and Caban are being considered by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Firestone appeared at an initial court hearing on September 21, and his bond was set at $75,000. He remains held in the Lake County Jail pending a return court date of October 12.
Update: One Man Charged with Weapons Offense (issued
9/18/22)
On September 17, Lake County Major Crime Task Force Investigators and Lake County Forest Preserve Police conduced a search warrant at the residence of Nicholas M. Caban, 20, of the 3400 block of Dato Avenue Highland Park, pursuant to this investigation. Caban is one of the two previously mentioned individuals involved in this incident. During the search warrant, investigators located a semiautomatic pistol in
Caban’s bedroom. The firearm had no identifiable serial numbers.
The firearm located at Caban’s residence was not used in the incident which took place in the forest preserve.
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm without a serial number (class 3 felony). The investigation remains open and ongoing. Additional charges are possible following further investigation and the results of the victim’s autopsy.
Original complaint: Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Death investigation
On September 17, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Highland Park Police were dispatched to the 0-100 block of Cliff Road, Highland Park, for a report of an unconscious person on Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Highland Park Police responded and located a deceased adult male.
It was determined the location of the incident was Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, located at 117 Sheridan Road, Unincorporated Lake Forest. Lake County Forest Preserve Police responded and are taking lead in the death investigation.
Lake County Forest Preserve Police requested the assistance of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, due to injuries located on the man’s body. Lake County Forest Preserve Police and Lake County Major Crime Task Force investigators are actively investigating the incident.
Preliminary investigation showed the victim, who lives in the area, went outside to speak with individuals who were being loud on the lakeshore, shortly after 1:00 a.m. on September 17. After making contact with the individuals, a violent confrontation ensued, resulting in the death of the 45-year-old man.
Former police officer charged with seconddegree murder in 2020 shooting
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On Thursday, September 22, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office unsealed grand jury indictments against former Waukegan Police officer, Dante Salinas for two separate incidents in 2019 and 2020.
ly pulling his firearm, and then quickly switched to his taser. Mr. Salgado after a brief continuation of the verbal exchange began to turn away from Salinas and enter a fenced in area of his family’s house. Salinas followed him, deployed his taser, and eventually tackled and punched Salgado, breaking Mr. Salgado’s eye socket.
fired several shots into the driver’s side of the vehicle as it continued to reverse past him. Officer Salinas’ shots killed Marcellis Stinnette and injured the driver, Ms. Williams.
In a press conference, State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart stated, “These charges come after months of investigation by my team.
The grand jury has returned charges of Aggravated Battery related to an incident of excessive force against a Lake County resident named Angel Salgado in August 2019. The grand jury has also returned charges of Second-Degree Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter from the October 2020 shooting that killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.
“It is vital to the administration of justice and to the community’s confidence in our legal system that the facts and law be analyzed without regard to the status of the victim or the suspect. I am confident we have done that in this case, and this prosecution has been brought in the name of Angel and Marcellis and with the broader goal of making all residents of Lake County safer.”
Facts of the 2019 Incident
In August of 2019, Former Officer Salinas was on patrol in Angel Salgado’s neighborhood in Waukegan. Salinas had not received a complaint, nor did he witness Mr. Salgado breaking any laws at the time that he confronted Salgado. As Former Officer Salinas was driving, an exchange of words began between the two and Salinas stepped out of his vehicle, initial-
The grand jury returned the charges requested by the State’s Attorney’s Office: Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm and Official Misconduct. Officer Salinas faces up to five years in prison for this Class 3 Felony.
Facts of the 2020 Incident
A little over a year later, on October 20, 2020, Salinas had a fatal encounter with another resident of Lake County. This encounter led to our second set of charges: one count of Second-Degree Murder, a Class 1 Felony, and one count of Involuntary Manslaughter, Class 3 Felony for shooting and killing 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette. Second-Degree Murder carries a sentencing range of four to 20 years in prison and Involuntary Manslaughter carries a sentencing range of two to five years in prison. If found guilty on both charges, these sentences would be concurrent.
After being approached by a Waukegan police officer while in a vehicle, Tafara Williams pulled away from the officer and fled and eluded Waukegan Police. She crashed her car near the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Helmholz Avenue. Marcellis Stinnette was a passenger in Ms. Williams’ car and had committed no crimes.
Officer Salinas parked his car near and parallel to Ms. Williams’ vehicle. Officer Salinas exited his vehicle and crossed to a point in the middle of the road. The car was in the process of reversing and attempting to leave the area as Officer Salinas exited his squad car. The car did not hit Salinas. While standing next to Ms. Williams’ vehicle and clear of its path, Officer Salinas
The Illinois State Police completed the bulk of their work by February 2021. Our office retained a trajectory expert to analyze the Illinois State Police’s investigation and to fully explain the timeline of the incident, the location of Salinas, and the trajectory of his bullets.”
Mr. Rinehart added,
“Our forensic expert travelled to the area after the Illinois State Police completed their investigation and painstakingly studied the car, the intersection, the video footage, and the bullets themselves. His work was even more important because Officer Salinas did not turn on his body camera. We received the final report from our expert in July 2022. We presented that matter to the Grand Jury yesterday.”
On September 22, Officer Salinas surrendered, and the Presiding Judge George Strickland ordered he be held on a $350,000 bond. His next court date is Tuesday, November 15, 2022, for a case management hearing.
Tafara Williams also surrendered, and Judge Strickland approved she be released on a recognizance bond of $50,000. Her next court date is Thursday, November 17, 2022, for a case management hearing.
Additional evidence shows man sent child pornography to minor in California
Following the earlier arrest of Anthony Cloe, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes Detectives continued a full examination of the electronics seized during the July 7 search warrant. While examining the data, sheriff’s detectives discovered Cloe had been communicating with a juvenile from California.
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During their communications, Cloe requested pornographic videos and images from the girl. The girl complied with his requests and sent nude images of herself. Cloe then transmitted those images of the girl sent to other people on social media applications. Additionally, Cloe sent the California girl child pornography involving videos of children under the age if 13 engaged in sexual acts.
On September 21, 2022, sheriff’s cybercrime detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Cloe for three counts of child pornography, two being ‘Class X Felonies’ and one being a ‘Class 1 Felony.’ A Lake County Judge set bond on the warrant at $100,000.
Cloe was arrested at his residence in the 24100 block of West Grass Lake Road, Unincorporated Antioch. Sheriff John D. Idleburg said, “Our Cybercrimes Unit does a tremendous job identifying and arresting those who exploit our most vulnerable. It is so important to routinely remind your children not to communicate with those they do not personally know on social media. It is also important for the parents and guardians of our children to monitor what their children are doing, and who they are talking to on social media.”
Original complaint: Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography (issued 7/11/22)
In March 2022, Lake County Sheriff’s detectives received information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that child pornography was being downloaded onto a digital media device at a residence in the 16000 block of W. Jonathan Lane in Warren Township. Sheriff’s detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence. On Thursday, July 7, Sheriff’s detectives executed the search warrant at the residence.
During their search, Sheriff’s detectives seized digital media devices belonging to Anthony V. Cloe, 26, an occupant of the residence. A forensic examination was performed on the devices, and numerous videos of children under the age of 13 engaged in sexual acts with adults were discovered. Cloe was arrested following the execution of the search warrant and transported to the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff ’s detectives reviewed the case with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the following charges against Cloe were approved: Possession of Child Pornography – Three Counts (Class 2 Felony). Cloe was placed into the custody of the Lake County Jail. A bond hearing was held, and Cloe’s bond was set at $250,000 On July 8, Cloe posted the required $25,000 (10 percent) of the bond and he was released from custody.
Nicholas M. Caban
Jacob Firestone
Dante Salinas
Anthony V. Cloe
Lake County Sheriff’s arrest bulletin
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
Aug. 27
Cody Washington, 26, homeless, was cited for a warrant arrest: probation violation (McHenry County), and new charges of obstructing identification; John Mims, 26, DeForest,
Jail inmate death under investigation
On September 23, 2022, at approximately 8:34 p.m., a Lake County Sheriff ’s Correctional Officer was conducting rounds in Pod 1 East. While doing his rounds, he observed an inmate, a 51-year-old man, of Barrington, laying on his bed in what appeared to be an unresponsive state. The correctional officer knocked on the door several times, but the inmate did not respond. The correctional officer then entered the inmate’s cell and attempted to wake him, however, the inmate remained unresponsive.
The correctional officer radioed a medical emergency and immediately began first aid, summoned nursing staff and an ambulance. Correctional officers utilized an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and performed CPR on the man. Waukegan paramedics arrived and took over primary care. After performing medical care for an extended period of time, the inmate was pronounced deceased.
The inmate was initially brought to the Lake County Jail just after midnight on September 23, after being arrested for an outstanding warrant in unincorporated Barrington, for violating an order of protection. He was assigned to a double-inmate cell in Pod 1 East, following his initial classification, however, he did not have a cellmate. At the time of the incident, Pod 1 East was on lockdown and the inmate was inside his cell by himself. Rounds were conducted at least 30 minutes prior to this incident and at that time, the inmate appeared okay. The inmate had numerous underlying health conditions. There did not appear to be any suspicious marks or injuries on the inmate’s body, however, an autopsy will be conducted by the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
Per protocol, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force to conduct an independent investigation.
Moving Sale
N6372 TAMARACK RIDGE RD./ ELKHORN Fri 9/30, 9-3 & Sat 10/1, 9-1. General H/H items, furn., garden tools, kitchen items. Everything Must Go!!
East Troy Garage Sales
W2445 ST. PETERS RD September/Fri. 9/29 & Sat. 9/30, 9AM - 3PM. Household, tools, fishing, furniture, clothes, books and much more!
Elkhorn Garage Sales
417 EAST FIRST AVE. October 1st, 9am - 3pm. Hunting, lawn & garden equip., misc., and much more!
Richmond/Spring Grove Garage Sales
3210 E. SOLON RD. Sept 9/30 & Oct 1st, 9-5, Oct., 2nd,10 -5. Between Solon Mills & Spring Grove. Friends Sale in the Country. Old & new, furniture, jewelry, vintage quilts, refurbished vintage sewing machines, old garden gates, vintage & antiques & collectibles. Two Electric Bikes. No Early Birds!
Twin Lakes Garage Sales
410 LAKE VIEW AVE. Thurs. 9/29, noon - 3pm, Fri. 9/30 9am3pm & Sat. 10/1, 9am-3pm. Watch for blue signs. I’m doing another weekend estate & garage sale. Thanks to all the folks that shopped me - the last 2 weeks. Hope to see you again fro this sale. Lots of new pieces that have not been offered before. Antique & collectables, vintage furniture, rugs, art work, prints. Way too much to list. 1 piece to put in your home-complete restocking of your sales space. Bring & a truck & trailer.
Union Grove Garage Sales
195 & 210 WINDSOR CIRCLE 9/29, 9/30 & 10/1, 8-4 Toys, Household, holiday deco & more.
Waterford Garage Sales
WOODLAND CIRCLE CONDOS GARAGE SALE! One day only. Friday September 30th, 8-4. Location: behind Casey’s off main St. Furniture, Household items and much more!
WI, was cited for a warrant arrest: possession of a stolen firearm (Cook County); Oleksandr Orlov, 39, Cary, was cited for domestic battery; Ricardo Guzman, 48, Waukegan, was cited for no valid driver’s license; Makayla Jordan, 22, Zion, was cited for driving while license suspended, and operating an uninsured vehicle. Aug. 30
Guadalupe Martinez Cervantes, 40, Zion, was cited for no driver’s license; Aug. 31
Paul A. Damptz, 44, Lake Zurich, was cited for a warrant issued: retail theft; Robert A. Wisniewski, 37, Addison, was cited for DUI –alcohol and no insurance; Laija M. Patton, 25, Zion, was cited for driving while license suspended; Alexis R. Pflugradt, 23, Round Lake Park, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Felix E. Guadarrama, 28, Grayslake, was cited for disorderly conduct; Emily McIntosh, 27, Grayslake, was cited for a warrant arrest: retail theft; Sept. 1
no insurance; Jeremy M. Zafell, 47, Lake Bluff, was cited for possession of a stolen motor vehicle; Shaquita L. Cornelious, 34, Zion, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Wendell McKinney, 53, Beach Park, was cited for driving while registration suspended and open transportation of alcohol; Sept. 2
Grayslake, was cited for driving while license revoked; Rony O. Vallecillo-Andino, 21, Wonder Lake, was cited for no driver’s license and no insurance; Anthony N. Vazquez, 23, Round Lake, was cited for DUI – alcohol, open transportation of alcohol and improper transportation of cannabis; Sept. 4
Porche P. Allen, 38, Round Lake Park, was cited for a warrant arrest: violation of an order of protection; Jennifer L. Spangeler, 43, Beach Park, was cited for suspended registration, and driving while license suspended; Robert Tiller III, 40, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license revoked and
Nicole T. Putkus, 35, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Edwin Q. Salazar, 29, Round Lake, was cited for DUI – alcohol, and driving while license suspended; John A. Muniz, 25, Waukegan, was cited for DUI – alcohol/drugs, and open transportation of alcohol; Sept. 3
Thomas A. Jeffries, 44,
Kassandra M Duarte, 26, Kenosha, WI, was cited for DUI – alcohol, and no insurance; Dereck A. Cook, 49, Spring Grove, was cited for reckless driving and no insurance; Juvenile, was cited for no driver’s license and no insurance; Marie P. Rapp, 27, Grayslake, was cited for DUI – alcohol, no insurance, and open transportation of alcohol.
2001 SUPRA LEGACY Great wake boarding, wake surfing and slalom boat, bow rider, super low hours, Indmar inboard 330 hp with fuel injection. $11,900. 630886-6667.
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Misc. For Sale
WOOD BURNING STOVE Fireplace insert, brick lined, glass door & blower unit. Nice cond. $575. 262-325-0705 or 262-3250706.
Recreation
SNOWDOG 13 HP W/REVERSE Ex. cond., used very little. Will incl. extra items. Retired from ice fishing. $3,800. 262-325-0705 or 262-325-0706.
2012 MIRROCRAFT AGGRESSOR 1761 W/motor 15 hpETECH, exc. cond., comes w/ extra items. Retired from fishing. $23,000. 262-325-0705 or 262325-0706.
Campers and RVs
2003 JAYCO EAGLE Pop-up, sleeps 6, AC, Good Cond. $4000. (262) 763-7440 - Tony 5TH WHEEL COUGAR CAMPER YEAR 2000, 28 ft. long, slide with new awnings. $8,000 or OBO. 847-946-7660
Motorcycles
2001 VESPA MOTOR SCOOTER Excellent condition, 150 cc’s. $2,200 224-518-6491.
CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE, rebuilt 429 engine, numbers match, original white leather interior,
Part Time Help Wanted
THE TOWN OF WATERFORD IS SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR PART-TIME winter Snow Plow Operators within the Department of Public Works. Hours for snow and ice events could be day, night and/or weekend hours. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License and CDL.
Pets
POMERTERRI’S COLORFUL PUPS Approximate adult weight will be 4-7lbs. $1200. (payments will be accepted) Also AKC Pom males, 5 mo., Sable & blue merle, $1500.-$1800. Prefer Text 262-909-9398.
Wanted to Buy
FIREARMS 1 piece or collection. Federally licensed dealer. Lake Geneva Antique Mall. 829 Williams St. Lake Geneva, Wi 262248-6345
Experience with large truck snow removal preferred. The wage for snow plowing is $35./hour.
Please send application and resume to Heather at hstratton@ townofwaterford.net Application is available at the Town’s website: www.tn.waterford.wi.gov/jobs.
Health Care
CNA OR CAREGIVER 2nd & 3rd shifts available. Paid training, leadership skills, dependable, ability to multi task, punctual. Good pay per experience. Call Melinda at 414-750-4062. THE UW-WHITEWATER Health & Counseling Services, is seeking a Registered Nurse. For more information about this position, please go to https:// www.uww.edu/employment/academic-staff-non-instructional/ posting?listing=2273. AA/EEO Employer
