Challenge in ex-Chicago Bear girlfriend’s death has merit, will proceed
Lake County Judge Christopher Stride said the petition that Marni Yang’s attorney filed in October has merit and can proceed.
Higher levels of cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide near Waukegan plant, study shows
The University of Illinois study found that participants who lived near the Medline Industries plant in Waukegan had higher levels of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in their blood than those who lived farther away, The Chicago Tribune reported.
Man robs First Midwest Bank in Waukegan
The man walked into the First Midwest Bank branch, 1201 Golf Rd., about 4:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding money, Waukegan police said in a statement.
Student stabbed during brawl in Waukegan high school bathroom
Police say a student was stabbed during a fight inside a high school bathroom in suburban Chicago.
Man charged in Lake Villa woman's fatal overdose on fentanyl-laced heroin
A man has been charged with selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a woman who died of an overdose earlier this month in north suburban Lake Villa.
Suburban man accused of transmitting HIV in sexual assault of teen
A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.
Former suburban special education worker used ‘excessive force’ on children: police
A former special education worker at a north suburban school has been charged with using “excessive force” with children on multiple occasions.
Man met boy on dating app, assaulted him and gave him HIV, police say
A 29-year-old Waukegan man has been accused of sexually assaulting a boy and transmitting HIV to him earlier this year in the north suburb.
Waukegan plant fined $1.6 million for explosion that killed four employees
A Waukegan chemical plant has been issued a $1.6 million fine after an explosion in May claimed the lives of four employees.
Teens charged in Waukegan carjacking spree
A pair of teenagers have been charged with stealing two vehicles at gunpoint this week in north suburban Waukegan.
OSHA proposes $1.59-million fine after deadly silicone plant blast in Waukegan
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fining a Chicago-area silicone factory $1.59 million for safety violations uncovered after an explosion at the plant that killed four workers.
Off-duty Waukegan police officer shoots suspect after almost being struck by vehicle
An off-duty Waukegan police officer shot a man Monday night after the suspect almost struck the officer with a vehicle, police said.
Waukegan man charged with driving into family, killing man after argument at soccer match: police
A Waukegan man was arrested Friday for allegedly plowing his SUV into a family of four and killing a man after an argument at a soccer game in the northern suburb.
Man charged with fatal Waukegan hit-and-run of a bicyclist
A north suburban man was charged with a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist last week in Waukegan.
County issues warning about health concerns after flooding
Health officials in Chicago's northern suburbs are warning residents to take precautions following recent floods.
Murder charges dropped against Chicago teens in Lake County shooting
Lake County prosecutors have dropped murder charges that were filed against five Chicago teenagers last month after a member of their group was fatally shot by a homeowner in the north suburbs while they allegedly tried to break into a vehicle.
Powerful storms sweep through northern suburbs as Tornado Warning expires
A tornado warning issued for several northern suburbs in Cook, Lake and McHenry counties has expired.
Pedestrian killed in Waukegan hit-and-run
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in a hit-and-run Saturday in north suburban Waukegan.
Weather service confirms tornado caused damage near Chicago
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down north of Chicago late Tuesday, causing minor damage and at least one injury.
Illinois inmate removes baggie from butt, swallows it during search: officials
A man booked into the Lake County Jail this week has been charged with swallowing a baggie of suspected contraband that he hid in his buttocks.