Lake County Jail

Woman Dead After Jail Hunger Strike

Posted 01.09.2012

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A woman who was being held in a suburban Chicago jail for missing a court appearance died Tuesday after going on a hunger strike. Authorities are t...

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Murder Suspect Requests Fresh Fruit, Vegetables In Prison

Posted 08.28.2011

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A man accused of murdering his wife because she woke him up during the night reportedly wants "healthy food and more milk” in his Lake County Jail c...

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Suburban Woman Jailed Over 'Offensive' T-Shirt

Lake County News Sun | Posted 05.25.2011

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A Round Lake Park woman was held in contempt and jailed for two days for the message on her T-shirt. The message was: "I own the (female body part...

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Lake County Jail Ends Netflix Subscription

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.25.2011

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When Lake County Jail inmates behaved, officials ordered a little weekend entertainment from Netflix, showing such hits as "Schindler's List" and "Hot...

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Lake County Sheriff Begins Week In Own Jail

Posted 05.25.2011

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Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran began a week-long stint as an "inmate" in his own jail Wednesday. Curran believes the voluntary detention will give h...

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