Waukegan drowning: Teen dies after swimming in Lake Michigan
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
Highland Park car crash closes down roadway
Police respond to a bad crash in Highland Park.
Police respond to a bad crash in Highland Park.
Route 41 reopens after crash investigation in Highland Park: officials
A car crash in Highland Park is under investigation after Route 41 was closed to traffic at Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
A car crash in Highland Park is under investigation after Route 41 was closed to traffic at Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
Two dogs, cat saved during Lake Forest residential fire: officials
Two dogs and a cat were rescued from a Lake Forest residential fire on Friday, according to Lake Forest Fire Department.
Two dogs and a cat were rescued from a Lake Forest residential fire on Friday, according to Lake Forest Fire Department.
Round Lake Beach man charged in $100K Antioch business burglary: police
A Round Lake Beach man has been charged after stealing over $100,000 from an Antioch business, according to police.
A Round Lake Beach man has been charged after stealing over $100,000 from an Antioch business, according to police.
Illinois Lottery player celebrates $1 million scratch-off prize
A routine stop at a local store turned into a million-dollar surprise for an Island Lake man who won the top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
A routine stop at a local store turned into a million-dollar surprise for an Island Lake man who won the top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
Thousands flock to see world’s largest teddy bear in Waukegan | ChicagoLIVE
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Armed woman fatally shot by police inside suburban Chicago home
A woman was fatally shot by a Mundelein police officer Monday evening after she allegedly approached officers and a family member inside a home while armed with two large knives.
A woman was fatally shot by a Mundelein police officer Monday evening after she allegedly approached officers and a family member inside a home while armed with two large knives.
Ambulance with patient struck at Libertyville intersection: police
Six people were injured after an ambulance was hit in an intersection in Libertyville on Sunday, according to police.
Six people were injured after an ambulance was hit in an intersection in Libertyville on Sunday, according to police.
Ex-Waukegan police officer convicted of reckless conduct during 2023 arrest
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
3 suburban Chicago teens arrested in burglary spree investigation involving stolen car
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
Former Chicago-area police officer charged with sexual abuse of woman, officials say
A part-time suburban Chicago police officer was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a woman during a traffic stop.
A part-time suburban Chicago police officer was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a woman during a traffic stop.
Inside Elawa Farm: Nonprofit grows food and education in Lake Forest
FOX Chicago's Mike Caplan paid a visit to Elawa Farm in Lake Forest on Tuesday.
FOX Chicago's Mike Caplan paid a visit to Elawa Farm in Lake Forest on Tuesday.
Highland Park man convicted in sexual abuse case involving teen at Northbrook gym
A Highland Park man has been convicted in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor at a Northbrook fitness center.
A Highland Park man has been convicted in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor at a Northbrook fitness center.
Man accused of soliciting 14-year-old girl arrested in Lake County, sheriff says
A suburban Chicago man is in custody after authorities say he confronted a teenage girl and asked her to commit a sexual act.
A suburban Chicago man is in custody after authorities say he confronted a teenage girl and asked her to commit a sexual act.
Man sentenced to 67 years for killing Waukegan father in 2022 shooting: prosecutors
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
Chicago-area college staff member charged with grooming local high schoolers
A College of Lake County staff member who worked at Wauconda High School has been charged with several felonies after allegedly grooming and soliciting students.
A College of Lake County staff member who worked at Wauconda High School has been charged with several felonies after allegedly grooming and soliciting students.
Man sentenced to 22 years in Waukegan Dollar General shooting: prosecutors
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Port Barrington underwater as Fox River flooding worsens after days of heavy rain
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.