Waukegan activists protest naming middle school after Obamas
There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.
There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.
Lake County Community Foundation aids vaccination efforts for most vulnerable
Maggie Morales from the Lake County Community Foundation talks about what they're doing to insure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maggie Morales from the Lake County Community Foundation talks about what they're doing to insure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lovin' Local: Demetri's Greek Restaurant in Deerfield
Demetri's offers authentic Greek fare in north suburban Deerfield.
Demetri's offers authentic Greek fare in north suburban Deerfield.
Lake County receives double expected vaccine doses for the week
Lake County Health Executive Director Mark Pfister updates the status of their vaccine rollout.
Lake County Health Executive Director Mark Pfister updates the status of their vaccine rollout.
Community activists protest naming suburban middle school after Barack and Michelle Obama
FOX 32's Brittany Garzillo reports...
FOX 32's Brittany Garzillo reports...
Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."
Illinois opens 4 more suburban mass vaccination sites to any state residents
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
65-year-old shot at after fender bender on Tri-State at Deerfield
A 65-year-old Ingleside man was shot at after a minor crash on the Tri-State Tollway Sunday morning in Lake County.
A 65-year-old Ingleside man was shot at after a minor crash on the Tri-State Tollway Sunday morning in Lake County.
Former Buffalo Grove middle school teacher arrested on child sex charges at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
A former middle school teacher in north suburban Buffalo Grove was arrested on child sex charges Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth Airport.
A former middle school teacher in north suburban Buffalo Grove was arrested on child sex charges Thursday at Dallas Fort Worth Airport.
$2 million bail for men charged in fatal Waukegan motel shooting
Two men were ordered held on $2 million bail in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chicago man in August at a motel in north suburban Waukegan.
Two men were ordered held on $2 million bail in connection with the fatal shooting of a Chicago man in August at a motel in north suburban Waukegan.
Man accused of exchanging vaping products for sex acts with minors
A 25-year-old man is accused of selling vaping materials to minors in exchange for sex acts in the north suburbs.
A 25-year-old man is accused of selling vaping materials to minors in exchange for sex acts in the north suburbs.
Former Vernon Hills deputy police chief indicted on theft charges
A former Vernon Hills deputy police chief allegedly pocketed $4,000 by abusing a state program designed to compensate police who spend extra time on traffic enforcement.
A former Vernon Hills deputy police chief allegedly pocketed $4,000 by abusing a state program designed to compensate police who spend extra time on traffic enforcement.
Man dies days after Zion snowplow crash
A 28-year-old man died Thursday after a crash earlier in north suburban Zion involving an SUV and a snowplow truck.
A 28-year-old man died Thursday after a crash earlier in north suburban Zion involving an SUV and a snowplow truck.
Man charged with reckless homicide in fatal October Lake County crash
A Wisconsin man is facing reckless homicide charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old man in October in an unincorporated area near suburban Antioch.
A Wisconsin man is facing reckless homicide charges after allegedly causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old man in October in an unincorporated area near suburban Antioch.
Brazil COVID-19 variant found in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department in the north suburbs has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus variant first found Brazil.
The Lake County Health Department in the north suburbs has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus variant first found Brazil.
Family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter concerned about Marni Yang's push for new trial
The family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter is speaking out for the first time about efforts by her convicted killer to win a new trial.
The family of murder victim Rhoni Reuter is speaking out for the first time about efforts by her convicted killer to win a new trial.
Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
$100K bail for Beach Park man accused of choking, threatening to kill ex-girlfriend
A Beach Park man was charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her using a pair of scissors in the northern suburb.
A Beach Park man was charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her using a pair of scissors in the northern suburb.
Snow plow crash critically injures SUV passenger in Zion
A snow plow and SUV collided Monday evening in suburban Zion, critically injuring a passenger in the SUV.
A snow plow and SUV collided Monday evening in suburban Zion, critically injuring a passenger in the SUV.
Fatal crash shuts off power at Lake Zurich village hall
A driver died after he lost control of his vehicle Monday and crashed into two electrical boxes and a brick wall, shutting off power to Lake Zurich’s Village Hall.
A driver died after he lost control of his vehicle Monday and crashed into two electrical boxes and a brick wall, shutting off power to Lake Zurich’s Village Hall.