Woman injured, dog killed after SUV strikes pedestrian in Lake Forest: officials
A car hit a woman who was walking her dog in Lake Forest on Thursday. A victim was injured, but the dog did not survive, according to officials.
Man, 22, struck and killed by Metra train in Ingleside identified
A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Metra train in Lake County over the weekend has been identified, the coroner's office said.
Wisconsin woman charged in Gurnee hotel shooting, police say
A Wisconsin woman was charged in connection with a shooting at a north suburban hotel on Thanksgiving.
Chicago-area man charged with setting home on fire after Thanksgiving argument
A Beach Park man was arrested after police say he intentionally set his family's home on fire after a Thanksgiving argument.
Illinois man killed after vehicle falls from lift in Wauconda, police say
A 37-year-old Illinois man was killed Monday morning after a vehicle fell from a lift in Wauconda, authorities said.
Vernon Hills toy company awaits Supreme Court ruling in tariff case against Trump administration
A Vernon Hills toy company is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in its case against the Trump administration. The family-owned business is fighting the sweeping tariffs enacted earlier this year — trade policies that have reshaped the economy.
DHS closes command center at Chicago area military base, official says
Local officials were informed on Friday that DHS closed its command center at a suburban Chicago naval base.
License plate readers uncover Lake County murder-for-hire plot | ChicagoLIVE
Deputy Chief Chris Covelli joins to discuss the major break in a Lake County murder-for-hire investigation, where new technology helped detectives identify leads, uncover key evidence, and take two suspects off the streets.
Zion Police investigate fatal crash possibly linked to TikTok livestream
A 59-year-old was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Zion on Nov. 3, according to police. It is alleged that a social media livestream was connected to the crash.
Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm
With the first snow storm on the way, schools in the Chicago area and Indiana have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning on Monday.
Chicago weather: Near-impossible travel possible with double-digit snow totals in heaviest areas
Get ready for Chicagoland’s first real dose of Winter tonight and Monday.
Chicago area nonprofit provides free clothes, haircuts to those in need
The Antioch Traveling Closet has been working to provide free clothes, supplies and haircuts for families in need in the area for more than a decade.
Murder-for-hire plot led to suburban Chicago shooting, 2 arrests, sheriff says
A suspect is facing multiple charges after a north suburban shooting, which Lake County police said was part of a murder-for-hire plot.
Supreme Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariffs in case brought by Chicago area toymaker
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.
Man shot while sitting in car before work in Chicago suburb, sheriff says
A Chicago-area man is hospitalized after being shot while warming up his car before work in north suburban Beach Park, authorities said.
Illinois 2026 elections: Everything you need to know
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.