The Daily Herald reports that calls to "A Safe Place" crisis hotline generally average about 14 a week this time of year. But they've now risen to 100 weekly.
The number of people who need emergency shelter has doubled.
A Safe Place CEO Pat Davenport told the Herald the shelter is currently serving 65 people.
Sergeant Christopher Covelli of the Lake County Sheriff's Office told the Herald they have seen a three percent increase in domestic disturbance calls last month compared to April 2019 and there was a 21 percent increase from March 2019 to March 2020.
If you're in trouble, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877 863-6338. It's confidential.