Waukegan man in stolen Chicago vehicle leads Indiana police on chase, crashes into family: LCSO

A Waukegan man is in custody and hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly evading Indiana police in a vehicle reported stolen out of Chicago and crashing head-on into a family of four on Friday afternoon.

Lake County coroner reacts to Waukegan hospital losing trauma center
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Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan had its trauma center designation revoked last week. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek says the community deserves access to safe, quality health care. Many people will have to travel 30 to 40 minutes for emergency care.

Waukegan residents sound off after hospital loses trauma center designation

It was nearly a packed house at Monday night's City Council meeting in Waukegan. There was raw emotion during public comments regarding Vista Medical Center East.

Park City crash: Illinois man fatally struck by vehicle

A 39-year-old man who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday in Park City, Illinois, has been identified.

Polar Bear Plunge raises money for a good cause in Waukegan
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Hearty people are taking the plunge this New Year?s Day. Over 250 people pre-registered for the 25th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge, held at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Sea Horse Drive.

Lake County deputy injured by suspected drunk driver while assisting with crash

A Waukegan man is facing DUI charges after crashing into a squad car while the deputy was assisting with a suspected alcohol-related crash Wednesday night in Lake County.

FBI looking for suspect in Waukegan bank robbery

The FBI is looking for a man who robbed a bank Saturday afternoon in north suburban Waukegan.

4 of 5 migrants charged with retail theft released under Illinois Safe-T Act
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Five Venezuelan migrants have been arrested and charged in two separate incidents within the last week, and DuPage County's top prosecutor says it's part of a disturbing trend in the western suburbs.

Waukegan man killed in 2-vehicle crash in Zion identified

A 51-year-old man was killed when his vehicle slammed into the back of a semi-truck in Zion on Saturday.