Lake County (IL)

Dramatic video shows two correctional officers with the Lake County Sheriff's Office save a inmate who tried to harm himself Monday.

"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 is coming back to Six Flags Great America for its 30th season, park officials announced on Tuesday.

Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.

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.

'TRAGIC ACCIDENT': A Joliet man drowned after he jumped into the water to help one of his girlfriend's daughters who was having trouble swimming.

Lake County Sheriff's deputies and the ATF say they've dismantled a street gang.

The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.

A special education teacher's aide in Lake County is facing multiple decades in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a student. 

Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission. 

James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center.

Waves could top 9 feet on Sunday, making Lake Michigan dangerous for swimmers, especially inexperienced swimmers.

Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.