‘Our family is devastated’: Authorities identify boy who drowned at Waukegan Beach
A Park City family is mourning after their 16-year-old boy drowned at Waukegan Municipal Beach in Lake Michigan over the weekend.
A Park City family is mourning after their 16-year-old boy drowned at Waukegan Municipal Beach in Lake Michigan over the weekend.
Scattered storms expected over Chicago and northern suburbs Saturday afternoon
The storm is going to move through the Chicago area starting around 4:30 p.m.
The storm is going to move through the Chicago area starting around 4:30 p.m.
Former Lake County Correctional Officer charged with engaging in sexual contact with inmate
Investigators were able to determine that Elizabeth Blomstrand engaged in sexual contact with an inmate at least two times in December of 2020.
Investigators were able to determine that Elizabeth Blomstrand engaged in sexual contact with an inmate at least two times in December of 2020.
Unidentified pregnant woman's body pulled from Lake Michigan
Lake County Sheriff?s Detectives are asking for the public?s help in identifying a pregnant woman whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan earlier this week.
Lake County Sheriff?s Detectives are asking for the public?s help in identifying a pregnant woman whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan earlier this week.
Police ask public for help in identifying pregnant woman found dead in Lake Michigan
Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pregnant woman whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan earlier this week.
Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pregnant woman whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan earlier this week.
Illinois repeat church burglar arrested for another church burglary
A 27-year-old repeat church burglar has been charged after robbing the same church again in Lake County.
A 27-year-old repeat church burglar has been charged after robbing the same church again in Lake County.
Bodies of woman, man pulled from Lake Michigan; investigation underway
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were pulled from Lake Michigan.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were pulled from Lake Michigan.
Lake Forest teen discovers link between sickle cell trait and COVID-19
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
Lake Forest Academy teen Joe Hulsizer talks about his breakthrough research that found correlations between higher COVID-19 mortality rates and those with the sickle cell trait.
US Marine Corps recruiter for Lake County area charged with possession of child pornography
A U.S. Marine Corps recruiter for the Lake County area is facing child pornography charges after authorities said they found multiple images and videos of underage children on his phone.
A U.S. Marine Corps recruiter for the Lake County area is facing child pornography charges after authorities said they found multiple images and videos of underage children on his phone.
Family of man killed during Kenosha protests files lawsuit
The family of one of the two men fatally shot during a demonstration against police violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has filed a federal civil lawsuit against local law enforcement, accusing officers of facilitating Kyle Rittenhouse’s attacks.
The family of one of the two men fatally shot during a demonstration against police violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has filed a federal civil lawsuit against local law enforcement, accusing officers of facilitating Kyle Rittenhouse’s attacks.
Body cam shows struggle between Waukegan officers, man who tried to lure 2 girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls.
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls.
Suspect accused of trying to lure children arrested in Waukegan
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles.
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles.
Police body cam shows officers struggle with man who allegedly tried to lure two girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles. WARNING: Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles. WARNING: Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Lake County correctional officers credited with saving inmate's life
Dramatic video shows two correctional officers with the Lake County Sheriff's Office save a inmate who tried to harm himself Monday.
Dramatic video shows two correctional officers with the Lake County Sheriff's Office save a inmate who tried to harm himself Monday.
McHenry County man charged with indecent solicitation, traveling to meet a 14-year-old girl
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
Fright Fest set to return to Six Flags after pandemic hiatus
Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Fright Fest returning to Six Flags Great America
Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Fright Fest is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.
Tornadoes knock down trees, cause structural damage as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Lake County now considered area of 'high' risk for COVID transmission
Lake County, Illinois is now considered an area of "high" COVID-19 transmission, according to parameters set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lake County, Illinois is now considered an area of "high" COVID-19 transmission, according to parameters set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lake County now considered area of 'high' COVID transmission risk
According to the CDC, a "high" level of risk means the county is recording 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.
According to the CDC, a "high" level of risk means the county is recording 100 or more cases per 100,000 people.