North Chicago man found dead in single-car crash in Lake County

A 45-year-old North Chicago man was found dead in Lake County, following a single car crash Sunday morning, according to police. 

Lack of demand prompts closure of several COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago suburbs

Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.

Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food
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The future of dining has arrived in north suburban Vernon Hills. And it?s running on wheels and a battery.

Minor who pointed fake gun at Round Lake Beach police officer facing several charges

Charges have been filed against a juvenile who allegedly pointed a replica gun at a Round Lake Beach police officer last week leading to an officer-involved shooting.

Wednesday will be warm, but weather every other day this week in Chicago will be colder than normal

Wednesday will feel significantly warmer, with a high of about 67 in the Chicago area, but that warm weather comes with a chance of showers and a threat of thunderstorms. On Thursday, Chicago's weather will be back to unseasonable cold and we could see more rain and even snow showers.

Illinois and Chicago cutting back on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations

Also on Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day, but now that number is down to less than 50.

Illinois and Chicago cutting back on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
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On Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day for coronavirus, but now that number is down to less than 50. Dane Placko reports.

Jay Leno performs at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

Legendary comedian and game show host Jay Leno continues a legacy of laughter. More than 1,800 fans saw Leno at Waukegan’s historic Genesee Theatre Friday night.

Teen raises $30K to support mental health services
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One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.

Ravinia Festival lineup: Pitbull, Erykah Badu, The Black Crowes among new acts

Ravinia Festival announced its diverse and jam-packed lineup Thursday, previewing more than 100 concerts coming to the Highland Park outdoor venue this summer.

Ravinia Festival unveils 2022 summer lineup
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Dozens of artists will take the stage at Ravinia Festival this summer including Pitbull, Erykah Baduh and Grace Potter.

Round Lake Beach officer fires shots at juvenile with fake gun: Police

A Round Lake Beach police officer fired his gun at a juvenile, after the minor pointed a fake gun at the officer, police said. 

Zion woman charged with DUI in fatal 4-car Lake County crash

A 51-year-old Zion woman was charged with driving recklessly, under the influence, in the fatal car crash that killed a 49-year-old man and sent children to the hospital, police said.