Family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter concerned about Marni Yang's push for new trial
The family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter is speaking out for the first time about efforts by her convicted killer to win a new trial.
The family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter is speaking out for the first time about efforts by her convicted killer to win a new trial.
Family of murdered mom offers free diapers, food to other moms
MEMORIAL FOR A MURDERED MOM: Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was pregnant when she was killed and her baby was ripped from her body. Today, her family honored her memory by handing out food and diapers to moms in need.
MEMORIAL FOR A MURDERED MOM: Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was pregnant when she was killed and her baby was ripped from her body. Today, her family honored her memory by handing out food and diapers to moms in need.
Second man charged in deaths of Beach Park couple
A northern Illinois man arrested Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery in Gurnee has been charged with first-degree murder in the December deaths of a Beach Park couple, authorities announced Thursday.
A northern Illinois man arrested Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery in Gurnee has been charged with first-degree murder in the December deaths of a Beach Park couple, authorities announced Thursday.
More snow Sunday — followed by 'what will feel like a heat wave' — after snowiest 3 weeks since 1979
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
Waukegan man charged with killing ex-wife on Valentine’s Day
A Waukegan man was held on $2 million bail Wednesday for the murder of his ex-wife on Valentine’s Day in the north suburb.
A Waukegan man was held on $2 million bail Wednesday for the murder of his ex-wife on Valentine’s Day in the north suburb.
Former Chivas, America player charged with cocaine possession after traffic stop near Waukegan
Luis Alonso Sandoval-Oliva, a former soccer player whose career included appearances with Mexican club giants Guadalajara and America, was arrested on drug charges last week in the north suburbs.
Luis Alonso Sandoval-Oliva, a former soccer player whose career included appearances with Mexican club giants Guadalajara and America, was arrested on drug charges last week in the north suburbs.
Homework assignment asks 2nd graders: 'My dream for colored people in America is...'
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
Prosecutors may seek life sentence for Waukegan man who murdered married couple
Prosecutors may seek a sentence of life in prison for a 34-year-old Waukegan man who is charged with murdering a married couple in Beach Park in December.
Prosecutors may seek a sentence of life in prison for a 34-year-old Waukegan man who is charged with murdering a married couple in Beach Park in December.
Man dies in Waukegan apartment fire
A 76-year-old man died in an apartment fire Monday evening in Waukegan.
A 76-year-old man died in an apartment fire Monday evening in Waukegan.
Waukegan police officer hurt after driver crashes into squad car
A Waukegan police officer was injured after a woman lost control of her truck and struck the officer’s squad car Friday in the north suburb.
A Waukegan police officer was injured after a woman lost control of her truck and struck the officer’s squad car Friday in the north suburb.
Fire at vacant Waukegan building extinguished after 5 hours
About 50 firefighters spent five hours Christmas morning battling a blaze in a vacant building in north suburban Waukegan.
About 50 firefighters spent five hours Christmas morning battling a blaze in a vacant building in north suburban Waukegan.
Waves up to 14 feet high expected to flood lakeshore through Tuesday
Residents of Chicago and NW Indiana are being urged to avoid the lakefront as a dangerous combination of gusts and large waves pummels the shores of Lake Michigan.
Residents of Chicago and NW Indiana are being urged to avoid the lakefront as a dangerous combination of gusts and large waves pummels the shores of Lake Michigan.
Chicago man charged with murder in 2019 strangulation death of woman in Waukegan
A Chicago man is accused of strangling a woman he previously dated in Waukegan in 2019.
A Chicago man is accused of strangling a woman he previously dated in Waukegan in 2019.
Strong winds knock down trees in Chicago area, smashing cars and damaging property
Strong winds pounded the Chicago area on Sunday, knocking down trees and knocking out power.
Strong winds pounded the Chicago area on Sunday, knocking down trees and knocking out power.
Man charged with sexually assaulting woman in Waukegan
A man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman last week in Waukegan.
A man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman last week in Waukegan.
Waukegan man charged with DUI crashed into squad car, fled traffic stop: sheriff’s office
A man is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly crashing into a sheriff’s police car and fleeing a traffic stop Monday in suburban Waukegan.
A man is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly crashing into a sheriff’s police car and fleeing a traffic stop Monday in suburban Waukegan.
Report: Waukegan police moved slowly due to fear dying man may be armed
Suburban Chicago police did not immediately provide medical aid to a mortally wounded man an officer had just shot because they feared that he or his girlfriend could have a gun, according to police reports released this week.
Suburban Chicago police did not immediately provide medical aid to a mortally wounded man an officer had just shot because they feared that he or his girlfriend could have a gun, according to police reports released this week.
Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been extradited to stand trial on homicide charges, with sheriff’s deputies in Illinois handing him over to their counterparts in Wisconsin shortly after a judge on Friday approved the contested extradition.
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been extradited to stand trial on homicide charges, with sheriff’s deputies in Illinois handing him over to their counterparts in Wisconsin shortly after a judge on Friday approved the contested extradition.
19-year-old bled for 8 minutes before getting care in fatal Waukegan police shooting, lawsuit alleges
Marcellis Stinnette allegedly laid on the ground bleeding without medical attention for over eight minutes after being fatally shot by Waukegan police.
Marcellis Stinnette allegedly laid on the ground bleeding without medical attention for over eight minutes after being fatally shot by Waukegan police.
Waukegan police video of shooting of 2 Blacks suggests coverup, lawyers say
A body camera worn by a suburban Chicago police officer who shot a black couple in their car was only turned on moments after the shooting — a fact that the lawyers representing the woman strongly suggests an attempt to cover up what had happened even before he opened fire.
A body camera worn by a suburban Chicago police officer who shot a black couple in their car was only turned on moments after the shooting — a fact that the lawyers representing the woman strongly suggests an attempt to cover up what had happened even before he opened fire.