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.
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.
Woman arrested, charged after slamming into rear of Waukegan police squad while allegedly intoxicated
A 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning after slamming into the rear of a Waukegan police squad.
A 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday morning after slamming into the rear of a Waukegan police squad.
Winthrop Harbor issues boil order
North suburban Winthrop Harbor announced a boil order Wednesday due to a loss of water pressure.
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.
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.
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.
The second suspect in a fatal shooting of a 63-year-old woman in Waukegan has turned has turned himself in to police.
Man shot dead in Waukegan motel; second murder there in a month
A man in his 20s was fatally shot in a Waukegan motel early Tuesday, according to police.
A man in his 20s was fatally shot in a Waukegan motel early Tuesday, according 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.
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.
North Chicago cop fires at armed man after traffic stop: officials
No one was injured when a North Chicago police officer shot at a man after a traffic stop Saturday in the north suburb.
No one was injured when a North Chicago police officer shot at a man after a traffic stop Saturday in the north suburb.
Man dead, 8-year-old boy among 3 hurt in Zion shooting
A man was shot to death and three other people, including an 8-year-old boy, were wounded Sunday in north suburban Zion.
A man was shot to death and three other people, including an 8-year-old boy, were wounded Sunday in north suburban Zion.
Teen boy, 15, shot dead in Waukegan
A teenage boy was fatally shot Friday in north suburban Waukegan.
A teenage boy was fatally shot Friday in north suburban Waukegan.
Illinois teen charged in Kenosha shooting that killed 2, wounded 1
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters and the wounding of a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a night of unrest following the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters and the wounding of a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a night of unrest following the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
1 in custody, gunman still at large in fatal Waukegan shooting
Waukegan police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 63-year-old woman Saturday in the northern suburb.
Waukegan police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 63-year-old woman Saturday in the northern suburb.
Lake County sheriff’s deputy among 2 hurt in Beach Park squad car crash
A Lake County sheriff’s deputy and another man were injured when a police car crashed into an SUV Saturday in north suburban Beach Park.
A Lake County sheriff’s deputy and another man were injured when a police car crashed into an SUV Saturday in north suburban Beach Park.
Man sold stolen art taken from Deerfield storage unit with help from employee: feds
A 53-year-old Indiana man is accused of stealing art from a storage facility in north suburban Deerfield and reselling it for thousands of dollars between February and May.
A 53-year-old Indiana man is accused of stealing art from a storage facility in north suburban Deerfield and reselling it for thousands of dollars between February and May.
Illinois officials: Beach crowds makes it hard to social distance
Social distancing is becoming a problem at Illinois beaches as large crowds flock there during the pandemic, officials said.
Social distancing is becoming a problem at Illinois beaches as large crowds flock there during the pandemic, officials said.
Suburban woman found with 28 dead cats faces animal cruelty charges: police
Authorities were able to save 74 other cats from her home, police said.
Authorities were able to save 74 other cats from her home, police said.
Illinois man takes American flag with him on daily runs
Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.
Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.
Man charged with Fox Lake sexual assault
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman last month at a business in northwest suburban Fox Lake.
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman last month at a business in northwest suburban Fox Lake.
Suspected serial killer charged with 1997 Lake County murder
A suspected serial killer in custody in Ohio has been charged with the 1997 murder of a woman at an abandoned truck stop near Illinois’ border with Wisconsin.
A suspected serial killer in custody in Ohio has been charged with the 1997 murder of a woman at an abandoned truck stop near Illinois’ border with Wisconsin.