The July 26 fatal boat accident on the Fox River prompted a lengthy statement from Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg urging boaters to follow the
Clifford Ward is a freelance reporter for the Lake County News-Sun. He specializes in crime and justice, with a focus on white-collar crime, law and legal affairs, and civil and family law. His work has been featured in notable publications including Yahoo News, Chicago Tribune, and The Olympian.





