Lake County announces new Human Trafficking Task Force
Leaders in Lake County announced Wednesday the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
Leaders in Lake County announced Wednesday the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
Lake County officials announce new Human Trafficking Task Force
On Wednesday, leaders in Lake County announced the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
On Wednesday, leaders in Lake County announced the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
Chicago-area high school students stage walkout after principal tells them to mask up for class or leave
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
Brother pleads not guilty to murder of 6-year-old Damari Perry, seeks to represent self in court
The man accused of helping kill his 6-year-old brother said he wants to defend himself in court.
The man accused of helping kill his 6-year-old brother said he wants to defend himself in court.
Glenview man found guilty of illegally selling AR-15 'ghost gun' to felon in Deerfield
Joseph Ghandour met with the convicted felon in a grocery store parking lot in suburban Deerfield.
Joseph Ghandour met with the convicted felon in a grocery store parking lot in suburban Deerfield.
Multi-vehicle Lake County crash leaves 1 critically injured, causes major damage
A multi-vehicle crash in Lake County caused major damage, and left one critically injured Saturday.
A multi-vehicle crash in Lake County caused major damage, and left one critically injured Saturday.
15 Illinois sites, including 5 in Cook County, added to National Register of Historic Places
Fifteen Illinois sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, including five in Cook County.
Fifteen Illinois sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, including five in Cook County.
Waukegan fire: Over 100 firefighters work overnight to extinguish fire at boat storage facility
About 8 p.m., firefighters responded to an automatic alarm that was set off and found flames inside a boat storage facility.
About 8 p.m., firefighters responded to an automatic alarm that was set off and found flames inside a boat storage facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woman killed in Waukegan crash after investigators say she hit cop car then struck a building
A woman was killed in a vehicle crash Thursday morning after investigators say she hit a Waukegan patrol SUV driven by an officer before continuing on to hit a building.
A woman was killed in a vehicle crash Thursday morning after investigators say she hit a Waukegan patrol SUV driven by an officer before continuing on to hit a building.
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.
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.
Melodie Gliniewicz, wife of officer who shot himself to cover up crimes, back in court
One of the Chicago area's most bizarre criminal cases was back in court on Monday.
One of the Chicago area's most bizarre criminal cases was back in court on Monday.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.