Memorial honoring Highland Park shooting victims officially opens

Since memorials near the downtown scene were too painful, the city chose Laurel Park for a temporary memorial. The space is still close to the scene, but on a less traveled street.

Memorial honoring Highland Park shooting victims officially opens
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A temporary memorial honoring those killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting opens Friday. The memorial is located right next to city hall and the library. Flowers will be provided for the community to pay their respects.

Woman sprays another woman with pepper spray during argument at Beach Park daycare facility

One woman claimed the other woman's child scratched her child, authorities said. The two got into a verbal argument and one of the women retrieved pepper spray and sprayed the other.

Teen killed, another wounded in shooting at Zion home

A 17-year-old was killed and an 18-year-old was wounded in a shooting Saturday night at a Zion home.

Grayslake teen charged with threatening to shoot up high school

An 18-year-old Grayslake man is being charged with making threatening messages on social media earlier this week. 

Chicago suburbs report 'really heavy' early voter turnout

Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.

Woman, 8-month-old baby killed in Waukegan crash, 5 others injured

A 29-year-old woman and an 8-month-old baby were killed in a car crash Saturday afternoon in Waukegan. Five others were injured.

Project Lifesaver: New technology helps locate at risk individuals

There's new technology that aims to provide peace of mind to the family and loved ones of those with dementia, autism and other medical conditions. 

Winning $1 Million Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Wauconda

A small neighborhood convenience store in downtown Wauconda has sold a winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million dollars.

Lake County homeowners fall victim to multiple 'ruse burglaries' in recent weeks

Law enforcement officials say robbers are using distractions to lure homeowners outside so other individuals can enter the home to rob them, typically targeting cash, jewelry and other valuables.