Metra MD-N train strikes truck, killing driver in Grayslake

A truck driver was killed after a Metra Milwaukee District North train struck their vehicle Monday morning near Grayslake, prompting service disruptions in both directions.

Metra MD-N train derails after striking vehicle in Grayslake
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A Metra Milwaukee District North train stuck a vehicle Monday morning near Grayslake, prompting service disruptions in both directions.

Grayslake teenager Gavin Short killed in crash in Oklahoma, along with two others

20-year-old Nicholas Nair of Denton, Texas; 19-year-old Gavin Short of Grayslake, Illinois; and 22-year-old Drake Brooks of Evansville, Indiana, died in the crash

Lake County teacher's aide pleads guilty to sexual assault of student

A special education teacher's aide in Lake County is facing multiple decades in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a student. 

Lake County gives prizes to children getting vaccinated at mass site in Grayslake

Children ages 12 and up who were vaccinated at Lake County Health Department's mass vaccination site in Grayslake on Sunday were treated to music, giveaways and raffles.

Grayslake artists turn their garages into art galleries

When the pandemic put a hold on art shows, three Grayslake artists sought out a solution to safely showcase and sell their artwork. 

Grayslake police shoot man who pointed replica gun at officers: police

A Grayslake police officer shot and seriously wounded a man who threatened to kill himself and then pointed a gun that was later determined to be a replica.

Teen charged with making 'swatting' calls to police near Grayslake

The teen allegedly called 911 about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday and hung up the phone, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.