Illinois using decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in 24 hours
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
Woman in serious condition after being shot in Zion
A 21-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen in Zion on Sunday.
A 21-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen in Zion on Sunday.
Nonprofit opens Waukegan site to clean masks amid pandemic
The facility is intended to serve hospitals and first responders for free, said Lewis Von Thaer, CEO of Battelle, a nonprofit with a long history of government contracting
The facility is intended to serve hospitals and first responders for free, said Lewis Von Thaer, CEO of Battelle, a nonprofit with a long history of government contracting
2 arrested in connection with armed robbery in suburban Zion
Jerry Thomas, 19 of Chicago, and George Johnson, 24 of North Chicago, were each charged with armed and aggravated robbery, both felonies, according to Zion police.
Jerry Thomas, 19 of Chicago, and George Johnson, 24 of North Chicago, were each charged with armed and aggravated robbery, both felonies, according to Zion police.
Waukegan site specializes in sterilizing N95 masks
Justin Sanchez, lead tech fellow at Battelle, joins the show to talk about their process of sterilizing N95 masks to help those on the frontlines.
Justin Sanchez, lead tech fellow at Battelle, joins the show to talk about their process of sterilizing N95 masks to help those on the frontlines.
Pregnant woman becomes first Lake County Jail inmate to test positive for COVID-19
The woman, who is in her 30s, was booked into the jail about 10:30 a.m. April 16.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was booked into the jail about 10:30 a.m. April 16.
First stop for navy recruits: An Illinois indoor water park
Sending the recruits to a water park is the latest unusual step that has been taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Sending the recruits to a water park is the latest unusual step that has been taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Suburban firefighter dies after construction vehicle falls into water
A 46-year-old man died after the construction vehicle he was using fell upside down into a pond Thursday afternoon in Fox Lake.
A 46-year-old man died after the construction vehicle he was using fell upside down into a pond Thursday afternoon in Fox Lake.
2 die in wrong-way Wauconda crash
Two men in their 20s died after crashing a minivan head-on with a delivery truck early Thursday in north suburban Wauconda.
Two men in their 20s died after crashing a minivan head-on with a delivery truck early Thursday in north suburban Wauconda.
Pair charged after dogs, cats found dead in Fox Lake home
Cathryn N. Franke, 33, and Thomas J. Gilhooly, 38, are each charged with seven felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
Cathryn N. Franke, 33, and Thomas J. Gilhooly, 38, are each charged with seven felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
150 cases of coronavirus found in 20 Lake County nursing homes
At least 150 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in 20 nursing homes across north suburban Lake County.
At least 150 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in 20 nursing homes across north suburban Lake County.
Man wanted in Indiana shooting, stabbing is arrested in Waukegan
Gregory Vaughn Jr., 32, was arrested March 27 in the 3100 block of West Grandville Avenue, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Gregory Vaughn Jr., 32, was arrested March 27 in the 3100 block of West Grandville Avenue, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
11 Lake County nursing homes reporting cases of COVID-19
Nearly a dozen nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Lake County are reporting coronavirus cases.
Nearly a dozen nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Lake County are reporting coronavirus cases.
Man carjacked at gunpoint in Zion
A 24-year-old man was carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon in Zion.
A 24-year-old man was carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon in Zion.
Zion McDonald's robbed by masked gunmen: police
Two males wearing surgical masks walked into the restaurant about 6:41 a.m. at 2008 North Sheridan Rd., Zion police said. After placing an order, the suspects pulled out guns when an employee opened the cash register.
Two males wearing surgical masks walked into the restaurant about 6:41 a.m. at 2008 North Sheridan Rd., Zion police said. After placing an order, the suspects pulled out guns when an employee opened the cash register.
North suburban special ed school employee charged with battery of student
A 35-year-old employee of the Special Education District of Lake County is accused of using excessive force against a 7-year-old student.
A 35-year-old employee of the Special Education District of Lake County is accused of using excessive force against a 7-year-old student.
Highland Park mother of three tests positive for coronavirus
It all started with a burning sensation in her lungs at the gym. But within a week, Highland Park mom of three Terri Chaseley was hospitalized, testing positive for coronavirus. She joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about her recovery.
It all started with a burning sensation in her lungs at the gym. But within a week, Highland Park mom of three Terri Chaseley was hospitalized, testing positive for coronavirus. She joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about her recovery.
Lake County announces first two COVID-19 deaths
The fatalities include a woman in her 90s who died early Friday, and a man in his 50s who died Tuesday, according to a statement from the Lake County Health Department.
The fatalities include a woman in her 90s who died early Friday, and a man in his 50s who died Tuesday, according to a statement from the Lake County Health Department.
Man, 65, reported missing near Antioch
He was wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering.
He was wearing blue jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt with red lettering.
Boy, 17, charged with fatal Zion hit-and-run
A teenage boy has been charged with a killing a woman in a hit-and-run last year in north suburban Zion.
A teenage boy has been charged with a killing a woman in a hit-and-run last year in north suburban Zion.