Man shot dead at gas station in Waukegan
Officers found a man dead in the driver's seat of a 2014 Chrysler 300.
Waukegan parents demand remote learning amid growing number of COVID-19 infections
Calls for a sick out at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Waukegan parents demand e-learning option amid COVID-19 surge
Calls for a "sick out" at a Waukegan elementary school have been set aside after the school superintendent agreed to meet with parents.
Waukegan parents demand remote learning amid growing number of COVID-19 infections
Parents at Glenwood Elementary School are calling for all parents to keep their kids home to protest COVID-19 policies.
Video shows Lake County man bolt from police custody, still on the run
A Lake County man is on the run Thursday after he escaped just before his electronic monitoring was going to be removed.
26-year-old dodges deputies during arrest
A man dodged deputies during his arrest in Lake County Thursday.
Illinois woman accused of trying to kick out window of squad car, headbutting deputy
The 25-year-old allegedly attempted to kick out the squad car windows and took her seatbelt off. When deputies attempted to put her seatbelt back on, she headbutted one of the deputies in the face.
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Waukegan school bus driver charged with sexually abusing minor
A school bus driver in Waukegan has been charged with sexually abusing a minor.
Waukegan school bus driver charged with sexually abusing minor
Richard Villanueva, 57, was charged Monday.
Man found shot, lying on sidewalk in Waukegan
Police found a man who had been shot lying on a sidewalk Sunday morning in Waukegan.
Masked gunman opened fire on 2 men outside of Waukegan residence, killing one: police
A 42-year-old Beach Park man has been charged after he allegedly shot two men outside of a residence in Waukegan.
‘Our family is devastated’: Authorities identify boy who drowned at Waukegan Beach
A Park City family is mourning after their 16-year-old boy drowned at Waukegan Municipal Beach in Lake Michigan over the weekend.
Bodies of woman, man pulled from Lake Michigan; investigation underway
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were pulled from Lake Michigan.
Body cam shows struggle between Waukegan officers, man who tried to lure 2 girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls.
Suspect accused of trying to lure children arrested in Waukegan
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles.
Police body cam shows officers struggle with man who allegedly tried to lure two girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles. WARNING: Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Tornadoes knock down trees, cause structural damage as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
10 gang members charged after year-long investigation in Lake County
Lake County Sheriff's deputies and the ATF say they've dismantled a street gang.
Waukegan considers gunshot detection system to aid police
Waukegan is considering adding ShotSpotter technology to help police respond more quickly to gunfire in the city.