Victim in 1975 homicide case identified as Chicago-area resident
A teen found dead in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a Waukegan resident. Matthew Waterfield, a member of the DNA Doe Project, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss how the decades old mystery was solved.
A teen found dead in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a Waukegan resident. Matthew Waterfield, a member of the DNA Doe Project, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss how the decades old mystery was solved.
$302M casino project breaks ground in Chicago suburb | ChicagoLIVE
Full House Resorts is moving forward with construction of a $302 million permanent casino in Waukegan.
Full House Resorts is moving forward with construction of a $302 million permanent casino in Waukegan.
Terry Fator brings comedy, music and puppets to Waukegan stage
America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator stopped by with his puppet sidekick Winston the Impersonating Turtle ahead of his latest live performance at the Genesee Theatre.
America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator stopped by with his puppet sidekick Winston the Impersonating Turtle ahead of his latest live performance at the Genesee Theatre.
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name.
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name.
Chicago-area man shared child sexual abuse material online, officials say
A suburban Chicago man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities say he possessed and shared child sexual abuse material involving victims as young as toddlers.
A suburban Chicago man is facing 10 felony charges after authorities say he possessed and shared child sexual abuse material involving victims as young as toddlers.
Waukegan drowning: Teen dies after swimming in Lake Michigan
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy died after being pulled from Lake Michigan Monday evening in north suburban Waukegan.
Thousands flock to see world’s largest teddy bear in Waukegan | ChicagoLIVE
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Ex-Waukegan police officer convicted of reckless conduct during 2023 arrest
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
3 suburban Chicago teens arrested in burglary spree investigation involving stolen car
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
Man sentenced to 67 years for killing Waukegan father in 2022 shooting: prosecutors
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
Man sentenced to 22 years in Waukegan Dollar General shooting: prosecutors
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Waukegan resident indicted on forced labor of undocumented immigrants charges: officials
A foreign national living in Waukegan has been indicted after allegedly bringing illegal immigrants into the United States and forcing them to work for him, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A foreign national living in Waukegan has been indicted after allegedly bringing illegal immigrants into the United States and forcing them to work for him, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Suburban Chicago man found guilty of sexually assaulting stepdaughter
A suburban Chicago man was found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in 2006, prosecutors said.
A suburban Chicago man was found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in 2006, prosecutors said.
22-year-old dies after car crashes through fence in Waukegan: police
A 22-year-old is dead after he crashed into a fence in Waukegan on Monday, according to Lake County Coroner's Office.
A 22-year-old is dead after he crashed into a fence in Waukegan on Monday, according to Lake County Coroner's Office.
Waukegan man charged in New Year's day stabbing
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.