Chicago Archdiocese says retired priest Father James McIlhone is accused of sexual abuse of a minor

The Archdiocese said that Father James McIlhone served Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein as associate pastor in the 1980s. It is during that time that he is accused of sexual abuse.

Highland Park residents plan Sunday rally to 'End the Vaccine Mandate'

Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.

Proof of vaccination mandate faces pushback in Highland Park

Another Chicago suburb is getting pushback over rules that require proof of vaccination to get into certain businesses.

Lake County knitting group looking for volunteers to help

A Lake County group is busier than ever crafting warm gifts during the cold winter months. But they need help.

Lake County knit crochet quilt group looking for crafty people
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A Lake County group is doing everything from quilting to knitting for good causes. But now it's looking for some more crafty people to join their mission.

Illinois man recorded multiple unsuspecting nude people, including children: Lake County Sheriff's Office

A victim told deputies that while living with Wilbur Maltby, she found a strange device plugged into an outlet in the bathroom. The victim said the device resembled a charging cube, but after looking at it closer, the device appeared to contain a hidden camera.

Feds approve renaming Lake County creek to remove offensive name

A federal board has renamed a Lake County creek to remove its longtime name considered offensive to Native Americans.

Police release sketches of suspects wanted in Green Oaks carjacking

The Lake County Sheriff's Office released two sketches of suspects wanted in connection with a violent carjacking in Green Oaks.

Waukegan man charged with drug trafficking in Lake County

A 34-year-old Waukegan man is accused of trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs in Lake County after a month-long investigation by local officials.

Damari Perry murder: Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son makes court appearance
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A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

Damari Perry murder: Mom accused of killing 6-year-old son held on $5M bond

A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

Coroner: 6-year-old Damari Perry died of hypothermia
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An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.

Damari Perry murder: 6-year-old boy's official cause of death released

An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.

Damari Perry case: Mother charged with 6-year-old son’s death lost custody of her kids in 2014

A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.

Mother accused of murdering 6-year-old boy lost custody of other children in 2014
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A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.