Lake County man accused of Fox Lake home invasion, meth possession
Investigators said Nicholas J. Coles punched a woman in the face repeatedly, breaking several teeth. Then he allegedly attacked and bit a man who came to her rescue.
Melodie Gliniewicz, wife of Fox Lake officer who shot himself to cover up crimes, gets probation
Melodie Gliniewicz, widow of disgraced Fox Lake police lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months probation.
Disgraced Fox Lake officer's widow pleads guilty to deceptive practices
The widow of a disgraced Fox Lake Lieutenant entered a guilty plea to one count of deceptive practices in court.
Melodie Gliniewicz, wife of officer who shot himself to cover up crimes, back in court Monday
The Gliniewicz case riveted the Chicago area for weeks back in 2015. It started when Lt. Gliniewicz was found fatally shot; his last radio transmission blamed two men and a manhunt was launched. Then, it was revealed that he had shot himself because he was under investigation for embezzling from the Fox Lake Police Explorer program.
Chicago prepares for COVID omicron variant, though no cases have been detected in Illinois yet
The highly contagious COVID omicron variant hasn’t been confirmed here locally, but authorities predict it's days away. Chicago is currently averaging over 600 COVID cases a day. The positivity rate is 4.1%
Six residents of senior living community in Fox Lake taken to hospitals with COVID symptoms
Authorities said that they received a call from the Cottages of Fox Lake about a sick patient at about 5:30 p.m. While on the way, they realized they were going to need six ambulances.
Schaumburg man, 30, found dead after falling off canoe in Fox Lake
A Schaumburg man who fell off a canoe in Fox Lake Friday morning and never resurfaced has been found dead.
Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
Home prices skyrocketing in Chicago and suburbs including Aurora, Fox Lake, Naperville and Waukegan
Prices are up 15.9% in Waukegan, 14.3% in Fox Lake and 11.5% in Aurora in just the past year.
Suburban man allegedly stole vehicle from McDonald's parking lot, crashed into ditch then hid in person's home
A suburban man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a McDonald's parking lot, crashing into a ditch and then fleeing on foot into a neighboring home.
12-year-old boy rescued from Fox Lake pond after falling through ice
A 12-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters Wednesday after falling through ice into a pond in suburban Fox Lake.
Man charged with Fox Lake sexual assault
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman last month at a business in northwest suburban Fox Lake.
Woman charged in million-dollar money laundering case involving a homeowners association
50-year-old Michele Kirk of Twin Lakes, Wis., is facing multiple charges in a million dollar money laundering operation involving a homeowners association.