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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man dead after incident involving police in Waukegan, family says
There was a huge police response in suburban Chicago Thursday night after an incident involving officers and a suspect.
There was a huge police response in suburban Chicago Thursday night after an incident involving officers and a suspect.
Funeral held for man killed in Waukegan plant explosion
A funeral was held Monday for one of the victims killed in the fiery chemical plant explosion in Waukegan.
A funeral was held Monday for one of the victims killed in the fiery chemical plant explosion in Waukegan.
Mourners gather to honor 4 killed in Illinois factory explosion
More than 100 people gathered Friday along a chain-link fence outside a badly damaged Illinois silicone factory to remember four men who died in an explosion at the facility.
More than 100 people gathered Friday along a chain-link fence outside a badly damaged Illinois silicone factory to remember four men who died in an explosion at the facility.