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Mark Thompson
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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM · 2 min read
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Security stepped up for Mundelein Village Board after meeting shut down by protesters: report
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24/7 LiveChicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana Police involved ShootingSecurity stepped up for Mundelein Village Board after meeting shut down by protesters: reportProtesters demanded justice for Mary Alice Love, killed in May police shootingSecurity is being stepped up at Thursday's Mundelein Village Board meeting.WLSByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:35PMShareWAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- Security is being stepped up at Thursday's Mundelein Village Board meeting.That's according to ABC7 Chicago's news partners at the Daily Herald.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchProtesters shut down Monday's meeting.They rallied for nearly two hours, demanding justice for Mary Alice Love, 37.She was shot and killed by police during a mental health crisis in May.Top Stories2 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police say5 burglary suspects in custody after west suburban police chase ends in I-290 crash, police say25 minutes agoBaby dies after 15-year-old girl gives birth at elementary school on Far South Side: Chicago policeVideo from a police body camera shows Love holding a large knife and approaching in the direction of the officer before the shooting.Prosecutors declined to charge the officer. Love's family has filed a federal lawsuit.A coroner's inquest determined the cause of death was homicide.Family members witnessed the shooting and maintain that Love was not dangerous. They said they called police for assistance and allege that officers violated department policies governing the use of deadly force.Mundelein police said the department is reviewing the case and has not yet determined whether the officer will face any discipline.Thursday's meeting starts at 1 p.m.Report a correction or typoCopyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.Related Topics MUNDELEIN WAUKEGAN POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING POLICE SHOOTING BODY CAMERAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA CAUGHT ON VIDEO WOMAN SHOT WOMAN KILLED DEADLY SHOOTING FATAL SHOOTING SHOOTING CRIMEPolice-involved ShootingNo answers months after Alex Pretti's death: familyNo charges in deadly suburban police shooting, family files lawsuitWaukegan woman shot by police fighting to have her charges droppedMississippi AG says use of force was justified in death of 1-year-oldWatch LiveON NOWTop Stories2 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police say5 in custody after west suburban police chase ends in I-290 crash25 minutes agoBaby dies after teen girl gives birth at South Side elementary schoolMore violations found during inspection at embattled funeral home12 minutes agoBears acquire All-Pro defensive tackle Simmons in trade with Titans2 hours agoFind great deals on on-the-go essentials with ABC Secret SavingsBears' Williams to continue wearing Caddix 'smart cleats' despite fineVideo shows car on fire explode in west suburbs

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