Water tower demolition leaves Waukegan homes covered in dust: 'Everything is ruined'
There’s a big dust up among residents of north suburban Waukegan—over too much dust.
Water tower demolition leaves Waukegan homes covered in dust
An old concrete water tower that's been unused for over 50 years is being torn down, and that is causing some distress among Waukegan residents.
2 drivers charged with hitting teen on bike in Waukegan, fleeing scene
Two people were arrested and accused of fatally hitting a teenage boy on a bicycle last week and fleeing the scene in north suburban Waukegan.
2 drivers charged with hitting teen on bike in Waukegan, fleeing scene
Two people were arrested and accused of fatally hitting a teenage boy on a bicycle last week and fleeing the scene in north suburban Waukegan.
Cooking with Fire: Scandinavian pancakes with the Waukegan Fire Department
On this week's "Cooking with Fire," Natalie Bomke visited the Waukegan Fire Department to cook Scandinavian pancakes with firefighters Peter Ihlen and Neal Olson.
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle identified as Waukegan teenager
Authorities have identified a teenager fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash while riding a bicycle in Waukegan early Sunday morning.
Mother, son charged with murder in suburban fatal shooting
A mother, her son and another man have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman last month in Waukegan.
Mother, son charged with murder in Waukegan fatal shooting
A mother, her son and another man have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman last month in Waukegan.
Authorities search for missing Waukegan girl believed to be in Chicago
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for help in locating a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since earlier this month.
Waukegan woman dies after being struck by multiple vehicles in crash
Waukegan police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that killed a 30-year-old woman on Tuesday.
Waukegan businessman accused of running fake vehicle registration operation
Reuben Collier is accused of scamming customers by issuing fraudulent temporary license plates. Police are still looking for him.
Waukegan police issue arrest warrant in vehicle title and registration fraud case
The Waukegan Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Reuben Collier, the operator of a licensing business, following an investigation into widespread fraud related to vehicle titles and registrations.
Homicide investigation underway in Waukegan after woman found shot to death in car
A homicide investigation is underway in Lake County after police found a woman shot to death in a vehicle.
Lake County welcomes first courthouse comfort dog
Desi, a highly-trained one-year-old Standard Poodle, has officially joined the courthouse team, becoming Lake County's only designated courthouse dog.
Illinois’ first courthouse comfort dog
Desi, a highly-trained one-year-old Standard Poodle, has officially joined the courthouse team, becoming Illinois’ only designated courthouse dog.
Man charged in 2022 Waukegan murder, victim shot over 40 times: police
Detectives determined that Alvaro Ruiz-Casillas was ambushed by three individuals who fired over 40 shots at him before fleeing in a gray Mitsubishi Outlander.
Maxwell Anderson planned to kill, dismember Sade Robinson: informant
The man accused of killing Sade Robinson planned to do so roughly one month prior to her death, according to a "confidential informant" noted in court filings.
Good Samaritans detail rescue of two men after boat explosion
The crew that rescued two men from a boat explosion this week joined Good Day Chicago to discuss their efforts.
Good Samaritan rescues victims of boat explosion on Lake Michigan
A Chicago-area woman was out on the water Tuesday afternoon when she sprung into action to help two men who were blown off their boat during an explosion.
Lake Michigan boat explosion: Rescuer recounts shocking experience
A woman was out tubing on Lake Michigan Tuesday afternoon when she spotted a 25-foot boat that had caught fire. Tonia Logan acted fast and instructed her passengers to prepare for rescue. When they got near the boat in distress they helped two men who had been badly burned out of the water.