Parents, students fight to reopen schools as Illinois' virus positivity rate surges

Illinois’ COVID-19 positivity rate is surging as virus cases continue to increase. But many residents are still getting restless, fighting for schools to reopen.

Chicago man charged in fatal Waukegan road rage shooting

A Chicago man is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a driver in a road rage incident last week in Waukegan.

Affy Tapple Beer: a match made in heaven

The iconic Chicago brand teamed up with a fast growing suburban craft brewery to produce the first-ever caramel apple beer.

Suburban man reported missing in Lawndale

A 24-year-old Libertyville man reported missing from Lawndale on the West Side may need medical attention, police said.

Teen charged in deadly Kenosha shootings fights extradition

A 17-year-old in Illinois accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is fighting his return to Wisconsin to face homicide charges that could put him in prison for life.

Renter with assault rifle shoots, kills brothers breaking into Waukegan home

Two brothers armed with a revolver allegedly broke into an occupied home in Waukegan Tuesday and were confronted by a renter who shot and killed them with an assault rifle.

2 suspects fatally shot by Waukegan resident in attempted home invasion

A Waukegan resident exchanged gunshots with two people allegedly trying to break into a home Tuesday morning, fatally striking both suspects.

Lake County Sheriff's Office investigating scam calls asking residents to provide sensitive information

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating several instances where a scammer calls Lake County residents pretending to be a sergeant with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Winthrop Harbor issues boil order

North suburban Winthrop Harbor announced a boil order Wednesday due to a loss of water pressure.

Suburban students, parents rally for in-person classes and high school sports

Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.

Man wanted for 2018 Waukegan murder arrested in Wisconsin

A Chicago man wanted for a murder nearly two years ago in north suburban Waukegan was arrested Wednesday in Wisconsin.

2nd suspect in fatal Waukegan shooting turns self in

The second suspect in a fatal shooting of a 63-year-old woman in Waukegan has turned has turned himself in to police.

North Chicago teen killed, 77-year-old bystander wounded in shooting

An 18-year-old man was killed last weekend in a shooting that also wounded a 77-year-old woman gardening nearby in suburban North Chicago.