Waukegan, IL — February 4, 2026 — Local News Update
Waukegan, IL — February 4, 2026 — A Waukegan man was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in 2006, and a shooting outside a local shopping mall resulted in one death and two…
Waukegan Man Convicted of Sexual Assault
On January 28, 2026, a Kane County jury convicted 59-year-old Glenn Wilson of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and criminal sexual assault for incidents that occurred in 2006 in Aurora. Wilson, a Waukegan resident, faces a minimum of 40 years in prison and is not eligible for probation. His sentencing is scheduled for April 9, 2026. The charges were filed in January 2024, and the conviction follows a thorough investigation into the case.
Fatal Shooting Outside Waukegan Shopping Mall
On February 3, 2026, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a shopping mall in the 1300 block of North Green Bay Road. Three men were found with gunshot wounds; a man in his 20s died from his injuries the following morning. The Waukegan Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, and authorities are seeking information from the public to assist in the investigation.
