1. K9 Boomer to Receive Body Armor Donation

    The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce K9 Boomer will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Read on...

  2. Upcoming Citizens Police Academy

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  3. Fatal Wadsworth Traffic Crash

    On February 9th at approx 7:50PM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of North Delany Road, just south of Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, for a traffic crash with entrapment. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived and found two vehicles with major damage. Read on...

  4. Sheriff’s Office Investigating Ingleside Shooting

    On February 9, 2019, at approximately 5:45AM, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 34600 block of North Gerberding Avenue, Ingleside, for a report of shots fired. The 911 caller indicated someone inside the home was shot. Read on...
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NewLaws

New Laws Effective January 1, 2019

Effective January 1, 2019, 250 new laws go into effect. The Lake County Sheriff's Office organized a pdf display above highlighting 17 changes in the law that impact public safety. Content in the pdf display was derived from the Illinois Senate President’s Office, Illinois Senate Republican’s Office and the Illinois General Assembly website. Readers are encouraged to click the SB, HB, or Public Act links for a more complete reading.

To learn more about all new laws, visit the Illinois Senate President's Office or the Illinois Senate Republican's Office.