Four Democrats announced bids for Lake County Sheriff in 2026, an open seat since Oscar Martinez Jr. can’t seek a third term.

Part of Deputy Tomas Flores’ job with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office involves responding to domestic incidents. That became ...

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Arthur Bankston II, 53, of Zion, was found unresponsive in his jail cell around 9:35 ...