Lake County briefs
Still investigating in Libertyville:
Libertyville Police Chief Pat Carey said Monday officials still were unable to provide details to the public on events surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by a village police officer last weekend. Spencer Foutes, 23, was killed about 6 a.m. Saturday after pointing a handgun at officers called to a domestic disturbance at a townhouse where he lived in the 600 block of Cali Court on Libertyville's south side. Carey said the Lake County Major Crime Task Force is investigating "the entire incident." He said it's hoped the investigation concludes today, and officials will be at liberty to inform the community about what happened in detail. Lake County Corner Dr. Richard Keller said results from toxicology tests were not available Monday as originally anticipated.
Burglar arrest in Grayslake:
Grayslake police said a man suspected in an unspecified number of burglaries has been charged with 20 felony counts involving a host of crimes. Kyle J. Perez, 18, of the 600 block of Dove Court in Grayslake, was arrested Aug. 10, but no information about his arrest was made available until Monday. Grayslake police said the 20 felony counts lodged against Perez include burglary to motor vehicle, residential burglary, forgery and criminal damage to property.
Bigger Walmart in Gurnee:
Gurnee's expanded Walmart will open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The store managed by Alfredo Rivera at 6590 Grand Ave. will have an extra 55,000 square feet, going to a total of 177,000 square feet. It'll now offer a full line of groceries, bakery goods, delicatessen items, fresh produce, frozen foods, meat and dairy products. The store will have more than 30 merchandise departments, such as apparel and accessories, fine jewelry and a lawn and garden center. It will be open 24 hours a day.
Durkin declares for county board:
Waukegan resident Bill Durkin announced Monday he will run for the District 8 Lake County Board seat in the Democratic primary in February. The post had been held by Robert Sabonjian, who resigned to become mayor of Waukegan. Collin O'Rourke of Waukegan was appointed last month to fill the spot, although Durkin had been recommended by state Sen. Terry Link, head of the Lake County Democratic Party. Durkin, 48, is president of the Waukegan Park District board.
Calling all knitters:
The Lake Villa District Library hosts a Knitters' Night Out today at 7 p.m. at the library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grab your knitting (or crochet) project and spend some time at the library. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For details call (847) 356-7711. Other sessions will be held Sept. 1, 15 and 29.