Damari Perry murder: Prosecutors say killing of 6-year-old was 'calculated plan' by mother, brother

The Lake County State's Attorney's Office filed a 19-count indictment Wednesday against Damari Perry's mother and brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the 6-year-old's death.

5 charged in connection to Illinois gas station robbery

Lincolnshire police discovered a burglary in progress at the Marathon gas station in Lincolnshire. Five people fled the scene.

Two rounds of snow possible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Chicago area

The National Weather Service said on Sunday that we're looking at the possibility of two rounds of snow hitting the Chicago area, one on Tuesday into Wednesday, then another round late Wednesday into Thursday.

Illinois to distribute 225,000 free rapid COVID-19 tests in 14 counties

The self-administered test kits through Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) will go to residents in certain zip codes in 14 Illinois counties.

Waukegan man charged with burglarizing 2 homes, suspected in 6 other similar crimes

The homeowner called police and said he heard someone entering their home. When officers arrived, they arrested Joseph Segerstrom, 30, as he attempted to leave the residence.

Highland Park City Council votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate

The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.

Driver charged with critically injuring pedestrian while under the influence of marijuana

A driver has been arrested for DUI after striking a pedestrian with his vehicle last summer in northwest suburban Wauconda Township, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

Thomas 'Tommy' Howe case: Search for missing Antioch man turns up his work cell phone, nothing else

The Antioch resident was last seen on Saturday morning around 11 a.m. when he was involved in a car crash with another vehicle on I-94 near Route 176. After the accident, he walked away from his car and there have been no confirmed sightings of him since.

Antioch man, 24, missing under 'unusual' circumstances
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The Antioch resident was last seen on Saturday morning around 11 a.m. when he was involved in a car crash with another vehicle on I-94 near Route 176. After the accident, he walked away from his car and there have been no confirmed sightings of him since.

Highland Park board decides to keep vaccine mandate for restaurants, venues
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The village board of Highland Park decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires people at restaurants, gyms and other venues to be vaccinated.

Highland Park village board to debate vaccine mandate Monday night
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The village board of Highland Park will decide Monday night whether to keep the mandate that requires people at restaurants and gyms to be vaccinated.

Melodie Gliniewicz, wife of officer who shot himself to cover up crimes, back in court Monday

The Gliniewicz case riveted the Chicago area for weeks back in 2015. It started when Lt. Gliniewicz was found fatally shot; his last radio transmission blamed two men and a manhunt was launched. Then, it was revealed that he had shot himself because he was under investigation for embezzling from the Fox Lake Police Explorer program.

Protest against vaccine mandates held in Highland Park, where the vaccination rate is 82 percent

The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.