Zion man charged as participant in Chicago murder

A Zion man has been charged in the July 2021 murder of a 39-year-old man in Chicago, police said. 

Man shot in Zion in string of violence across Lake County: Police

A 36-year-old man was shot in Zion Wednesday night in what police believe to be a string of related acts of violence in the Lake County area. 

Convicted felon stole Porsche in Chicago, led officers on chase in Indiana: police

Two handguns, an AR-15 and two pounds of suspected marijuana were recovered from inside the stolen Porsche. The guns allegedly had serial numbers scratched off.

Zion police bust violent crime spree
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Police in a northern suburb noticed a surge in gun violence. In less than two weeks, they got it under control.

Waukegan launches new spring break programs for kids
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Spring break will be here before you know it, which means many parents will soon be looking for something to do with their kids.

Abducted Illinois woman rescued by deputies in Lake County barn

A 41-year-old woman who was abducted by her ex-partner was rescued by Lake County Sheriff's deputies early Friday morning in a barn in Unincorporated Mundelein.

Illinois man charged with beating girlfriend's 6-year-old child to death

'RAGE CAN NEVER JUSTIFY HARM': Prosecutors say murder charges were filed after the child's autopsy revealed multiple injuries from an assault.

Kenosha man in extremely critical condition after carjacking good Samaritan

A 20-year-old Kenosha man is in extremely critical condition after carjacking a good Samaritan who pulled over to help him early Friday morning in unincorporated Mundelein.

Chicago cop allegedly kicked by couple during arrest at O'Hare Airport

A Round Lake couple have been arrested on felony charges accusing them of kicking a Chicago police officer after an American Airlines employee ordered them to leave a secure area at O’Hare Airport because they appeared to be drunk.

Fiery rollover crash kills woman, injures man in Waukegan

A woman was killed and a man was injured in a fiery rollover crash Tuesday in north suburban Waukegan.