Waukegan police officer hurt after driver crashes into squad car

A Waukegan police officer was injured after a woman lost control of her truck and struck the officer’s squad car Friday in the north suburb.

Lovin' Local: Pixca Restaurant in Highland Park
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Fernando Angelina from Pixca Restaurant talks about how his business has fared since the onset of COVID-19.

Round Lake Beach man shot two boys suspected of stealing car, killing one teen: prosecutors

A 35-year-old Round Lake Beach man shot two teenage boys suspected of stealing his car, killing one of them in the far northwest suburbs, Lake County prosecutors said Monday.

Kyle Rittenhouse shooting spurs lawsuits against city of Kenosha

A man who was injured and the family of a protester who died after being shot allegedly by Kyle Rittenhouse during demonstrations in Kenosha over the summer are now seeking $20 million in damages from the Wisconsin city, its county and law enforcement.

17-year-old boy shot and killed, another wounded in fight over allegedly stolen car

Police say that a 35-year-old man saw the two 17-year-old boys in his car, which had been stolen several days earlier. The man chased the boys until they ran out of gas. They pulled over and someone pulled out a gun. One of the boys was killed, the other was seriously wounded.

Plows hitting the road overnight to combat freezing rain and snow

WEATHER ALERT: Chicago is sending out 200 plows and salt trucks to combat an expected mix of icy rain and snow from Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Wisconsin prosecutors add curfew charge against Kyle Rittenhouse

Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old Illinois teen accused of shooting three people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin this summer with violating curfew that night.

8-year-old boy taken from Christmas gathering safe, parents in custody

The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a kidnapped 8-year-old boy who was taken from a Christmas gathering Friday has been found safe and sound. His parents, who do not have custody of him, are under arrest on kidnapping charges.

Fire at vacant Waukegan building extinguished after 5 hours

About 50 firefighters spent five hours Christmas morning battling a blaze in a vacant building in north suburban Waukegan.

Man charged with shooting woman in head in Zion

A man is facing several charges after allegedly shooting a woman in the head during an argument last week in suburban Zion.

Lake County Jail monitors COVID-19 outbreak in north suburbs

The north suburb sheriff’s office said the number of positive cases has increased from four cases on Dec. 14 up to 35 cases on Sunday.

Authorities release name of woman killed in Zion senior home fire

A woman died in a Zion senior home fire that prompted authorities to evacuate the 90-unit building to the north suburb’s city hall.

North Chicago woman charged with DUI after crashing into parked police car

Alaya Solomon was charged with aggravated DUI, driving while her license was revoked, Scott’s law violation and other traffic violations, according to Lake County police.

16-year-old boy among 2 killed in Zion shooting

A 16-year-old boy was among two people killed Tuesday evening in a shooting that left a third person critically wounded in Zion in the north suburbs.

10,000 toys from Brick Loot store being donated
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A North Shore store is making thousands of kids very happy this holiday with a massive donation of toys. The Brick Loot store in Deerfield plans to give 10,000 toys to children in need and the man behind the push is Parker Krex.