1 arrested in Highland Park after vehicle tied to Wisconsin robbery crashes
A suspect was arrested Tuesday evening after a vehicle connected to an ATM robbery in Wisconsin crashed in Highland Park, prompting a large-scale search.
Mount Prospect man killed in Deer Park crash identified
A 71-year-old man from Mount Prospect died after a Sunday morning crash in Deer Park. Here’s what we know.
Texas woman, 2 kids hurt when ATV hit tree in Chicago suburbs: police
A woman and two children were hurt when an ATV they were riding crashed into a tree in north suburban Lake County on Monday evening.
Lake County crash: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Deer Park
A crash in Deer Park left a man dead and a woman seriously hurt Sunday morning in the northwestern suburb.
Missing man found dead in Waukegan
A Waukegan man who was reported missing earlier this month was found dead Wednesday during a coordinated search effort, according to police.
Chicago-area teacher accused of sharing child porn, student photos with pedophiles ordered detained
A Chicago-area elementary school teacher arrested for allegedly sharing child pornography online and distributing photos of local students to pedophiles nationwide was ordered held in custody by a judge on Friday.
Edward Calvert: Missing Illinois man found dead, police say
A missing Illinois man has been found dead after 10 days of searching. Here’s what we know.
Chicago area man who trafficked fentanyl, cocaine sentenced to 12 years in prison
A Gurnee man who admitted to trafficking fentanyl and cocaine and illegally possessing a gun was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
These are Illinois' wealthiest counties, according to a new study
A new report ranks the wealthiest counties in Illinois—see where your area stands.
Ex-Chicago area HS wrestling coach charged with child porn possession: records
A former volunteer high school wrestling coach at Deerfield High School was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography, the school district confirmed.
Car crashes into Vernon Hills townhome, displacing two families, fire officials say
A car crashed into a Vernon Hills townhome on Saturday morning — here's what we know.
North Chicago man identified in fatal Waukegan shooting
Police are still piecing together what led to a deadly shooting in Chicago's northern suburbs on Thursday.
3 arrested in targeted box truck carjacking in Long Grove
Three Chicago men face felony charges following an organized carjacking that targeted a box truck loaded with electronics in Long Grove earlier this week.
Lake County task force touts record year of drug, gun and trafficking busts
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) announced a record-breaking year in 2024 with major seizures and arrests tied to drug, gun, and human trafficking operations.
Illinois robbery suspect fatally stabbed in what police call self-defense
A robbery attempt in suburban Chicago ends in a fatal stabbing. Police say the victim acted in self-defense.
Highland Park man charged after threatening texts, arson in extortion attempt
A Highland Park man was arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to extort $80,000 from a local homeowner through a series of threatening text messages and setting a garbage can on fire, police said Monday.