Man killed, another injured after Metra train hits vehicle in Hainesville: officials

A man is dead and another person is injured after a Milwaukee District North Metra train struck a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Hainesville, according to the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District.

Illinois man charged after argument led to Chicago-area shooting, police say

Police say a suburban Chicago man was arrested more than two weeks after an argument escalated into gunfire, leaving another man shot twice.

Batteries spark fire in Lake Forest garbage truck

The cause of a fire in the back of a garbage truck in Lake Forest last weekend has been determined.

Man dies nearly 2 weeks after Grayslake motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old Lake Villa man died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in Grayslake.

Lake, Will ban federal agents from using county-owned property
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As the Department of Homeland Security continues to defend its tactics in court, Lake and Will counties are now banning federal agents from using their properties.

Man drove recklessly through kids' triathlon in Wauconda, police say
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A man was arrested after driving past police barricades through a children's triathlon race in Wauconda. He was eventually stopped after reaching high speeds. No injuries were reported.

Former suburban volleyball coach charged after allegedly trying to meet teen for sex
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Special investigators with the Lake County Sheriff's Office chatted with the former youth coach online for several weeks posing as a young girl. Philip Bromley was arrested and charged after attempting to meet the 'child' in person for a sexual relationship.

Search underway for Cook County man last seen in Lake Catherine
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Lake County officials say a 52-year-old man was out on a pontoon with his son when he jumped in the lake and failed to resurface.

Mother of boy thrown from ride says there is progress
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Local businesses are helping out Huntley Daniels and his family. Huntley was thrown from a carnival ride over the weekend and was sent to the hospital in critical condition.

Chicago man dies after punching through bar window, causing crash en route to hospital
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A Chicago man died Monday morning after he severely cut his arm punching through the window of a Beach Park bar and causing a crash while he was being driven to the hospital.