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Waukegan · WaukeganThis coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Sign up for WBEZ newsletters to get local news you can trust. Celeste Flores can tell you the good news about living in Waukegan, Illinois: The air is safer to breathe now. “Thankfully, we are no longer breathing coal being burned,” said Flores, a co-chair of Clean Power Lake County, or CPLC, an environmental justice organiz…See the Story
Illinois passed a law to clean up coal ash 5 years ago. What's taking so long?
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Gun Violence · WaukeganWAUKEGAN, Ill. — The Lake County State's Attorney said they are tackling gun violence and released a report Tuesday showing why they said it's working. Leaders in Lake County said they are taking a targeted approach to try to prevent shootings before they happen and released their plans in a 45-page plan.
Report: Bears to ask for over $2 billion in public assistance for new stadium Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart explained how…See the Story
Lake County leaders address plan to tackle gun violence
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Waukegan · WaukeganA Way Out aims to reduce overdoses and improve access to treatment. Through A Way Out, a person can turn in any drugs and paraphernalia without fear of criminal charges. In 2023, Lake County saw 117 overdose deaths by the end of October and fentanyl was involved in more than half of those deaths.See the Story
A Way Out provides access to substance use treatment
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Waukegan · WaukeganMarlen Ochoa-Lopez was killed after responding to an online post about free baby items. Her unborn son was cut from her womb and later died. Desiree Figueroa has pleaded guilty in connection with the case. Marlen OchoA-L Lopez killed in 2019 in Chicago's Scottsdale neighborhood.See the Story
Family of murdered mom, whose child was cut from womb, gives away baby essentials in Waukegan
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