North Chicago City Council passes bus ordinance effective immediately
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Another Chicago suburb has passed a transportation ordinance for bus companies bringing migrants to Illinois. North Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that requires coordination and imposes a specific drop-off time frame on busing companies.

Chicago-area migrant bus battle intensifies as more towns crack down

The migrant bus battle in the suburbs is intensifying, and the list of villages and towns trying to prevent random drop-offs and rogue buses is growing longer.

North Chicago to discuss migrant bus ordinance
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Another Chicago suburb plans to consider an ordinance restricting bus companies that are transporting migrants. North Chicago City Council will discuss the topic at a meeting Tuesday night.

Gurnee police officer rescues driver from fiery crash

A Gurnee police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle following a crash on Illinois Route 41 on Thursday night. 

Illinois man sentenced for firing shots at North Chicago police officers

An Illinois man was sentenced this week to nearly 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for firing multiple shots at police last year.

Ex-boyfriend among 3 charged in plot to murder woman in North Chicago

Three men are facing murder charges in connection with the targeted shooting of a woman last week in the northern suburbs, authorities said Monday.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area

Hundreds of thousands will be in the city this weekend for Mexican Independence Day, with cars proudly flying Mexican flags, patriotic chants of "¡Viva Mexico!" and the unmistakable scent of carne asada.

Manhunt underway for estranged husband wanted in Waukegan double shooting

Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting his estranged wife and another man in a parking lot in north suburban Waukegan Wednesday night.

Man killed, another injured in shooting outside north suburban home

A man was fatally shot and another was wounded outside a home in North Chicago Saturday night, according to Lake County officials.