Man convicted in 2022 shooting of Waukegan Dollar General store worker
A man was convicted of shooting a suburban Dollar General store employee in the face while trying to shoplift back in 2022.
Luis Velasco: Search continues for missing Chicago teen last seen in April
It’s been six months since 14-year-old Luis Velasco vanished from Chicago.
Waukegan priest accused of grooming, sexual misconduct toward seminarians
A Waukegan priest has been accused of grooming and sexual misconduct involving seminaries, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Tafara Williams: Community demands justice for victim of 2020 police shooting
Demonstrations are demanding justice for Tafara Williams, a mother of three from Waukegan who was gravely injured in October 2020 when she was shot by a police officer.
Waukegan mayor confronts ICE agents after woman detained outside of City Hall
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham confronted ICE agents who detained a woman right outside of City Hall.
Waukegan mayor confronts ICE agents after woman detained outside of City Hall
Communities are reacting to rising tensions with ICE including in Waukegan where the mayor confronted agents who had detained a woman outside of City Hall.
National Guard troops from Texas arrive in Illinois as more decry ICE actions
As Texas National Guard troops arrive in the Chicago area, more local officials are speaking out against the actions of federal immigration officers.
MasterChef All-Stars Live! brings cooking battles to the stage in Waukegan
MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing the high-stakes energy of America?s favorite cooking competition directly to the stage. Chef Michael Leonard joins us to preview the live tour, which features head-to-head cooking battles, audience participation, and behind-the-scenes stories. Catch it at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan, IL on October 11 at 7 p.m.
Former Waukegan officer guilty of misconduct in 2019 baptism party assault
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
Former Waukegan officer guilty of misconduct in 2019 baptism party assault
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
Leah Kuhn: Illinois teen missing for two weeks, search continues
Have you seen her? It's been two weeks since 15-year-old Leah Kuhn of Chicago's north suburbs was reported missing.
Waukegan hit-and-run crash leaves pregnant woman dead, 1 arrested, police say
A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday in suburban Waukegan.
Waukegan hit-and-run crash leaves pregnant woman dead, 1 arrested, police say
A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday in suburban Waukegan.
Trial begins for ex-Waukegan officer charged in 2020 fatal shooting
The trial begins Monday for a former suburban Chicago officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.
Waukegan BMX races to popularity
This hidden gem of a BMX park in Waukegan is a high-energy spot that gets kids off their screens and outside having fun.
Trial begins for ex-Illinois officer charged in 2020 fatal shooting
The trial begins Monday for a former suburban Chicago officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.
Illinois K9 helps discover cache of child porn, leading to arrest
A Waukegan man is facing charges after a Lake County Sheriff K9 helped detectives uncover images and videos of child pornography.
All canceled Mexican Independence Day festivals, parades in Chicago, suburbs
Several Mexican Independence Day festivals have been postponed or canceled due to a planned immigration crackdown and National Guard deployment in Chicago. Here's a list:
Largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in Waukegan canceled due to safety concerns
Organizers of the largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in Waukegan confirmed the one-day event has been postponed due to safety concerns.
Suburban Mexican Independence Day parade postponed amid ICE, Guard concerns
The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday.