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.
Joliet man drowns after trying to help girl having trouble swimming in Chain O'Lakes
'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.
'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.
Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
10 gang members charged after year-long investigation in Lake County
Lake County Sheriff's deputies and the ATF say they've dismantled a street gang.
Lake County Sheriff's deputies and the ATF say they've dismantled a street gang.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
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.
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.
Lake County teacher's aide pleads guilty to sexual assault of student
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.
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.
Lake County teacher's aide pleads guilty to sexual assault of student
The 50-year-old was working at the Atkinson Center in Grayslake.
The 50-year-old was working at the Atkinson Center in Grayslake.
Kane, Lake counties now under 'substantial' risk of COVID-19 transmission
Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Kane and Lake counties are now under a "substantial" risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Man missing from suburban Gurnee
James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center.
James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center.
It will be too dangerous to swim in or boat on Lake Michigan on Sunday, says National Weather Service
Waves could top 9 feet on Sunday, making Lake Michigan dangerous for swimmers, especially inexperienced swimmers.
Waves could top 9 feet on Sunday, making Lake Michigan dangerous for swimmers, especially inexperienced swimmers.
Cleanup begins after overnight storms down trees in Zion
Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.
Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.
Overnight storms down trees, power lines in Chicago area
Damage from overnight storms impacts Zion, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Damage from overnight storms impacts Zion, FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports.
Suspect fired multiple rounds of shots at vehicles stopped at red light in Lake County: police
Authorities said one victim was struck by a round which pierced the front windshield and grazed the top of the head. The victim suffered a laceration and fragmentation from the glass and round.
Authorities said one victim was struck by a round which pierced the front windshield and grazed the top of the head. The victim suffered a laceration and fragmentation from the glass and round.
Chicago rank in top 5 for cities with mosquitoes
Jim Dunbar, owner of Mosquito Joe of Chicago North, joins Good Day to share ways to protect yourself and kids from mosquitoes bites and share some facts and myths about the insect.
Jim Dunbar, owner of Mosquito Joe of Chicago North, joins Good Day to share ways to protect yourself and kids from mosquitoes bites and share some facts and myths about the insect.
Illinois announces $100K 'All In for the Win' winners in Bolingbrook, Champaign County, Vernon Hills
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.
Three names from Bolingbrook, Champaign County and Vernon Hills were chosen Monday as the fourth $100K winners in Illinois' ‘All In for the Win’ vaccine lottery.