18 Illinois schools named 'Blue Ribbon Schools' by Department of Education
The schools that are honored fit into two categories: schools that are among the state's highest performing, and schools that among the best at closing achievement gaps.
The schools that are honored fit into two categories: schools that are among the state's highest performing, and schools that among the best at closing achievement gaps.
Paws for Patrick hosting Walk for Awareness & Family Fair in Lake Forest
Fronzie Roemer, founder of Paws for Patrick, previews their Walk for Awareness & Family Fair on Sept. 26 in Lake Forest.
Fronzie Roemer, founder of Paws for Patrick, previews their Walk for Awareness & Family Fair on Sept. 26 in Lake Forest.
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Bodies of woman, man pulled from Lake Michigan; investigation underway
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were pulled from Lake Michigan.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were pulled from Lake Michigan.
Lake Forest teen discovers link between sickle cell trait and COVID-19
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
Metra to close Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices
Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.
Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.
Lake Forest Supt. calls on Pritzker to let schools make decisions about masks, vaccines
The superintendent of Lake Forest School District 67 and District 115 is calling on the governor to let local school districts decide COVID restrictions for themselves.
The superintendent of Lake Forest School District 67 and District 115 is calling on the governor to let local school districts decide COVID restrictions for themselves.
Superintendent wants governor to let schools make decisions about masks and vaccines
The superintendent of the Lake Forest District 115 wants the government to let schools make local decisions about masks, vaccines and returning this fall.
The superintendent of the Lake Forest District 115 wants the government to let schools make local decisions about masks, vaccines and returning this fall.
Mr. T's former mansion in Lake Forest sells for $5M
The former mansion of Mr. T in north surburban Lake Forest has been sold for $5 million.
The former mansion of Mr. T in north surburban Lake Forest has been sold for $5 million.
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.
Prices are up 15.9% in Waukegan, 14.3% in Fox Lake and 11.5% in Aurora in just the past year.
Alleged victims of sexual abuse at Lake Forest High School speak out years later
"When nobody was around, he’d pull me into a room and give me a hug. Those hugs became more physical over time and ultimately twice my junior year he open mouth kissed me in the school," Wolfgram said.
"When nobody was around, he’d pull me into a room and give me a hug. Those hugs became more physical over time and ultimately twice my junior year he open mouth kissed me in the school," Wolfgram said.
7 former students sue Lake Forest High School over alleged sex abuse by teachers
Seven former Lake Forest High School students are suing the school, claiming it did nothing to protect them from two abusive teachers.
Seven former Lake Forest High School students are suing the school, claiming it did nothing to protect them from two abusive teachers.
Glenview man, 24, arrested for fatally striking 62-year-old pedestrian with truck, leaving scene
A 24-year-old Glenview man has been arrested for fatally striking a 62-year-old pedestrian with his pickup truck and then leaving the scene.
A 24-year-old Glenview man has been arrested for fatally striking a 62-year-old pedestrian with his pickup truck and then leaving the scene.
Woman fatally struck by Metra train in Lake Forest
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
A woman was killed after being hit by a Metra train in north suburban Lake Forest.
Police question driver in Lake Forest hit-and-run that killed 62-year-old
Authorities have questioned a suburban Cook County man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 62-year-old man last Thursday in Lake Forest.
Authorities have questioned a suburban Cook County man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 62-year-old man last Thursday in Lake Forest.
Police search for truck involved in fatal Lake Forest hit-and-run
Authorities have released the name of a 62-year-old man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver last Thursday in suburban Lake Forest.
Authorities have released the name of a 62-year-old man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver last Thursday in suburban Lake Forest.
Man found dead after being hit by train in Lake Forest: police
Trains are moving again on Metra’s Union Pacific North line Wednesday morning after a body was found near the tracks in the north suburbs.
Trains are moving again on Metra’s Union Pacific North line Wednesday morning after a body was found near the tracks in the north suburbs.
Man extradited from Poland to Lake Forest to face 25-year-old reckless homicide charge
A 66-year-old man has been extradited from Poland to face a reckless homicide charge from a fatal crash that happened almost 25 years ago in Lake Forest.
A 66-year-old man has been extradited from Poland to face a reckless homicide charge from a fatal crash that happened almost 25 years ago in Lake Forest.
Protests held in suburban Chicago over death of George Floyd
Peaceful protestors showed up across the suburbs Wednesday to march for George Floyd.
Peaceful protestors showed up across the suburbs Wednesday to march for George Floyd.
Man charged with selling drugs to Lake Forest High School students
Sage Lawrence, 22, was arrested Wednesday after authorities executed a search warrant at his home.
Sage Lawrence, 22, was arrested Wednesday after authorities executed a search warrant at his home.