7 former students sue Lake Forest High School over alleged sex abuse by teachers
Seven former Lake Forest High School students are suing the school, claiming it did nothing to protect them from two abusive teachers.
Seven former Lake Forest High School students are suing the school, claiming it did nothing to protect them from two abusive teachers.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial in November could take 2 weeks
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
Gurnee school employee allegedly sold over $105K worth of school electronic equipment on eBay
During the investigation, David May, an employee in the Technology Department, emerged as a suspect. The Lindenhurst resident had allegedly been taking electronic equipment from the school and selling it on eBay for personal profit.
During the investigation, David May, an employee in the Technology Department, emerged as a suspect. The Lindenhurst resident had allegedly been taking electronic equipment from the school and selling it on eBay for personal profit.
Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Suburban man charged after allegedly kidnapping, beating and sexually assaulting woman
Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said that he firmly believes that the victim’s life was saved because of the gut feeling the 911 caller had and took the further step of checking on the situation in the middle of the night.
Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said that he firmly believes that the victim’s life was saved because of the gut feeling the 911 caller had and took the further step of checking on the situation in the middle of the night.
Six Flags Great America rides being inspected before park fully opens Memorial Day weekend
After a long period of inactivity due to the pandemic, Illinois inspectors are checking out rides at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to make sure things are safe for when the park fully opens up Memorial Day weekend.
After a long period of inactivity due to the pandemic, Illinois inspectors are checking out rides at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to make sure things are safe for when the park fully opens up Memorial Day weekend.
'The Toy Scout': Local man travels the country searching for rare, vintage toys
The pandemic kept us at home, which reignited an interest in nostalgia.
The pandemic kept us at home, which reignited an interest in nostalgia.
Suburban man allegedly stole vehicle from McDonald's parking lot, crashed into ditch then hid in person's home
A suburban man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a McDonald's parking lot, crashing into a ditch and then fleeing on foot into a neighboring home.
A suburban man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a McDonald's parking lot, crashing into a ditch and then fleeing on foot into a neighboring home.
Long Grove's chocolate festival bite-sized due to pandemic
A sweet festival focused on all things chocolate will open Friday in the north suburbs.
A sweet festival focused on all things chocolate will open Friday in the north suburbs.
Six Flags to give away thousands of tickets to adults, kids who get the COVID-19 vaccine
Six Flags Great America is giving away 50,000 tickets as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Six Flags Great America is giving away 50,000 tickets as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Suburban man pleads guilty to stealing $800K from disabled kids group
The former executive director of a suburban Chicago nonprofit created to help children with disabilities pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges he stole more than $800,000 from the organization.
The former executive director of a suburban Chicago nonprofit created to help children with disabilities pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges he stole more than $800,000 from the organization.
3 Chicago men killed from explosion near Starved Rock
Three fatalities were confirmed by police following an unknown explosion near Starved Rock State Park.
Three fatalities were confirmed by police following an unknown explosion near Starved Rock State Park.
Woman killed in car crash in Waukegan
Shaneera Bell, 27, was involved in a single-car crash early Friday morning on Sheridan Road.
Shaneera Bell, 27, was involved in a single-car crash early Friday morning on Sheridan Road.
Ravinia Festival unveils 2021 summer concert lineup
The Ravinia Festival released its summer concert schedule Wednesday in the latest sign of more events returning to the Chicago area.
The Ravinia Festival released its summer concert schedule Wednesday in the latest sign of more events returning to the Chicago area.
Family of slain pregnant mom hosts memorial project in her honor
The family of a slain pregnant mother hosted a memorial project on Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood.
The family of a slain pregnant mother hosted a memorial project on Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood.
FBI assists in search of Lake County man's home after allegedly assaulting child in Illinois and Mexico
Sheriff’s detectives say some of the sexual assaults took place at Jose Torrez’ residence, motels in Grayslake and Libertyville, as well as a residence in Waukegan. Additionally, sheriff’s detectives say that Torrez took the girl on a trip to Mexico at one point, which lead to the involvement of the FBI.
Sheriff’s detectives say some of the sexual assaults took place at Jose Torrez’ residence, motels in Grayslake and Libertyville, as well as a residence in Waukegan. Additionally, sheriff’s detectives say that Torrez took the girl on a trip to Mexico at one point, which lead to the involvement of the FBI.
Man charged with aggravated battery of imaging center patient in Hoffman Estates, forging CT scan credentials
A Deerfield man is facing charges after allegedly forging credentials and incorrectly injecting a woman during a CT scan procedure last year at an imaging center in suburban Hoffman Estates.
A Deerfield man is facing charges after allegedly forging credentials and incorrectly injecting a woman during a CT scan procedure last year at an imaging center in suburban Hoffman Estates.
Lowe's, Great Wolf Lodge hold hiring events
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
If you are looking for a job, this is your moment as many companies are hiring. But if you are an employer looking to fill positions, you might have to work at it.
Illinois seeing lack of interest in getting COVID-19 vaccine
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
Walgreens rolling out mobile vaccination clinics in Chicago, 9 other US locations
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.
Walgreens is bringing the coronavirus vaccine directly into Chicago's underserved communities this month.