Student arrested for threats at Waukegan High

A 17-year-old Waukegan High School student was arrested Wednesday in connection with threats made against the school, according to Waukegan police. Joseph Mitchell of Waukegan has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and was scheduled for a bond hearing Thursday in Waukegan, according to a release from Waukegan police. (more...)

Man arrested after confrontation at college

A man was arrested at Scott County Community College this morning after a confrontation with a school instructor, according to the Scott County Sheriff's office. The man, possibly a student, was standing in a hallway at about 11:40 a.m., apparently having mental difficulties and talking to himself, when he was approached by the instructor. Deputies were called to the scene after some sort of confrontation occurred, Major Mike Brown of the Scott County Sheriff's office said. (more...)

Three Winnebago Students Arrested

A threat was made, the police were called in, and three Winnebago High School students have been arrested. Students were sent home with letters Tuesday so their parents could be alerted to the situation. A lot of rumors have circulated about the threats, but it is important to start with what is confirmed. Three students have been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The arrests were a result of an ongoing investigation by the Village of Winnebago Police Department. That investigation started Monday morning at about 10 a.m. after the school district called the police because students were overheard making threats to other students. (more...)