Chicago area food bank launches holiday drive, aims to distribute 50K meal boxes to those in need
Keeping with the spirit of giving during the holidays, the Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its seasonal food drive.
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.
Metra UP-N train fatally strikes pedestrian in North Chicago
A Metra UP-N train struck and killed a pedestrian Monday morning in suburban North Chicago.
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.
Woman fatally shot while sitting inside vehicle in North Chicago
A woman is dead following a shooting early Friday in the north suburbs.
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.
Nurse picket line in North Chicago seeks to enhance morale and bolster veteran care
Nurses at Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago are hitting the picket line.
Child found wandering near highway in North Chicago; police seek family
A young boy was found wandering alone on a highway in North Chicago Sunday morning.
Man convicted of firing shots at North Chicago police officers last year; faces up to 100 years in prison
A man has been convicted of shooting at police officers in North Chicago last year.
Hit-and-run crash in Fox Lake claims life of stranded motorist, reward offered
A stranded motorist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday morning in north suburban Fox Lake.
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.
Bicyclist killed in North Chicago crash: coroner
A bicyclist was killed after colliding with a car in North Chicago Thursday night.
Family of Illinois man fatally struck by ambulance hopes measure will save lives
A newly-introduced bill is focusing on making intersections in Illinois safer.
Illinois Navy sailor Seamus Gray has been missing for one month
Tuesday marked one month since a U.S. Navy sailor mysteriously disappeared in Chicago's north suburbs.
Driver claims last memory before striking Lake County sheriff's deputy was opening a beer
A Lake County sheriff's deputy was seriously injured after striking a pickup truck that blew through a stop sign Sunday in north suburban Waukegan.