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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Update: Lake Barrington Resident Died of Smoke Inhalation, Identity Released

Investigators determined that there was no foul play in fire that led to death of Michael Ostrinsky.

Update 3:25 p.m. The Lake Barrington Shores man who died in this morning's fire has been identified as Michael Ostrinsky, 75, said Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Orlando Portillo. "He did not die from the flames; he was overtaken by smoke inhalation," Portillo said.  The Illinois State Fire Marshal determined that there was no foul play, Portillo said. He said the fire originated inside the home.  Update, 3 p.m. The investigation continues into a Lake Barrington fire and fatality this morning. The fire is being investigated by the Wauconda Fire District, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release from Wauconda Battalion Chief Kevin Pyne. Wauconda Fire District was …

Friday, September 21, 2012

Lake County Coroner's Office Works to Find Proper Burial for Unclaimed

Some bodies had been stored for several years.

  For the first time in 10 years, the Lake County Coroner's Office (LCCO) has cleared the backlog of long-term stored decedents. The bodies of the deceased individuals were stored at the Coroner's Office because no family or next of kin had claimed them, and therefore there was no one to pay for a proper burial.  In 2011, the Coroner's Office made it a priority to clear this backlog and finally lay these bodies to rest. Some of the bodies had been there for several years, even dating back to June 2008.  "In order to provide a proper burial to the decedents, our deputies conducted thorough background checks and other research to find family members or other programs to help with burial costs," explained Lake County Coroner, Artis Yancey.  …

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Newton, Rudd Victorious in Coroner Race

Coroner Artis Yancey of Waukegan was defeated Tuesday.

Coroner Artis Yancey of Waukegan lost his bid to stay in office Tuesday night to political newcomer Thomas Rudd of Lake Forest in the race for the Democratic nomination for Lake County coroner. According to unofficial totals, Rudd received 12,877 votes, or 53.78 percent, while Yancey received 11,066 votes, or 46.22 percent, in the Democratic primary. On the Republican side, Steve Newton of Antioch claimed victory over Howard Cooper of Bannockburn. Newton received 26,070 votes, or 56.14 percent, while Cooper garnered 20,370 votes, or 43.86 percent. The totals do not include provisional or late-arriving vote-by-mail ballots. "I'm very proud of all the hard work and all the people that contributed to this campaign," said Yancey, who gathered …

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Newton, Rudd Win Coroner's Race

Two Democrats and two Republicans sought spots on the general election ballot for Lake County Coroner.

Update,  9:14 p.m. Unofficial results show that Democrat Tom Rudd of Lake Forest has taken the victory over incumbent Artis Yancey of Waukegan in the race for Lake County Coroner, with all 415 precincts reporting. On the Republican side, Steve Newton of Antioch beat Howard Cooper of Bannockburn. The totals do not include provisional or late-arriving vote by mail ballots. Update,  8:23 p.m. Democrat Tom Rudd of Lake Forest leads incumbent Artis Yancey of Waukegan in the race for Lake County Coroner, with 400 of 415 precincts reporting. On the Republican side, Steve Newton of Antioch is ahead of Howard Cooper of Bannockburn. Update, 8:12 p.m. With 371 of 415 precincts reporting, Democrat Tom Rudd of Lake Forest is maintaining his lead over …

Thursday, February 16, 2012

County Coroner Candidates Debate Merits of Moving to Medical Examiner's System

Two Democrats, two Republicans answer questions at League of Women Voters forum.

  Like their counterparts running for Recorder of Deeds, the four candidates for Lake County Coroner debated over whether the county should maintain a coroner's office or move to a medical examiners system in Sunday's candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lake County (LWV) at the University Center in Grayslake. Dr. Thomas Rudd, a Lake Forest resident, is a Democratic candidate and has never held an elected office, but has run for the Lake County Sanitary District twice and lost. He is passionate over moving the county from a coroner's office to a medical examiner's system. Artis Yancey, a Waukegan resident, has a 20-plus year career in law enforcement in Waukegan including a short stint as chief of police. The …

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Brin Touts On-the-Job Experience; Dietz Knows Government's Proper Role

Republican candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County answer questions at League of Women Voters forum.

  With the retirement of Sally Coffelt, current Clerk of the Circuit Court for Lake County, Gerald Dietz and Keith Brin are vying for the Republican slot in the March 20 primary to run against Democratic candidate Cynthia Pruim Haran, who is running unopposed. Dietz and Brin participated in Sunday's candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lake County (LWV) at the University Center in Grayslake. Dietz, of Round Lake, has never held an elected office, but touts his legal background as an attorney who specialized in representing government entities. He has served as chairman of the Lake County Community Development Commission from 1996-2011. Brin, of Highland Park, has also never held an elected office, but for the past …

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Chatsworth Man is Driver of Jeep that Struck, Killed Lake Barrington Woman

Police continue investigation and await blood test results on driver.

A 40-year-old Chatsworth man is the driver of the 2004 Jeep Laredo that struck and killed a 56-year-old Lake Barrington woman  around 2:50 p.m., March 24, near the intersection of Route 12 and Honey Lake Road, according to Commander Kevin Finlon of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Katherine W. Hoffman was pronounced dead at the scene by a representative of the the Lake County Coroner’s Office according to Lt. Christopher Thompson, with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.  Hoffman was outside of her 2010 Volkswagen GTI after having it cleaned at a car wash when she was struck by the Jeep Laredo, according to Finlon. Police determined the Laredo was heading southbound on Route 12 when it veered off the roadway and struck the victim’s car…

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Lake County Seeking New Coroner

In light of Richard Keller's resignation, the county is looking for a new coroner.

Lake County Board Chairman David Stolman is searching for a replacement for Richard Keller who resigned yesterday as the Lake County Coroner. Keller was charged with obstructing justice and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, according to Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller. After pleading guilty to both felony charges, Keller immediately resigned his post as Lake County Coroner on Tuesday. Stolman now has to appoint someone to fill the vacancy within 60 days, with the advice and consent of the county board, according to Illinois state law. The appointee is required to be a Democrat, which is the same political party as Keller was. The Coroner's Office is a countywide elected office responsible for investigating the manner…

Monday, February 7, 2011

Memorial Service to Honor Susan "Sue" Smith Tonight

Parishioners to pay tribute to Alpine Chapel's office manager and long-time congregation member.

Memorial services for Susan ‘Sue’ Smith will be held tonight at 7 p.m., at Alpine Chapel, 23153 West Miller Rd. in unincorporated Lake Zurich. On the day of last week’s blizzard, Smith died in her car in the parking lot of the Alpine Chapel business offices where she worked. Smith died of natural causes brought on by a combination of a diabetic shock and an enlarged heart not due to exposure, according to a statement issued by the Lake County coroner. She was discovered by Lake County sheriff’s deputies after being reported missing by her family. The last time Smith was seen alive was when she left her part-time job at Jewel/Osco in Lake Zurich on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 1 at approximately 10 p.m., according to Steve Christensen, …

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