Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 6,663.
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All news →NewsMAR 31, 2026
Winning lottery ticket worth over $1 million sold at convenience store in Lake County
An Illinois Lottery player won a more than $1 million prize in Monday evening’s Lucky Day Lotto drawing after purchasing the ticket at a convenience store in Lake County. The ticket was sold at the Smoke 4 Less, also known as Cheeze Shack, located at 545 Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor. Illinois...
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NewsMAR 26, 2026
Federal jury convicts Winthrop Harbor man of threatening to ‘execute’ President Donald Trump, burn down courthouse
A federal jury has convicted a Winthrop Harbor man who threatened to “execute” U.S. President Donald Trump, saying “people need to die” and “I’m going to get some guns,” while also threatening to burn down the county courthouse. Trent Schneider, 58, of Winthrop Harbor, was charged in November in ...
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NewsMAR 22, 2026
Police rescue dog found severely neglected in Winthrop Harbor as he looks for his forever home
Police rescued a dog, believed to have been used in dog fights, that was found severely neglected in Winthrop Harbor and is now available for adoption as he looks for his “forever home.” Winthrop Harbor resident Megan Russell said officers with the Winthrop Harbor Police Department recently found...
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