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.
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.
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.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
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.
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.
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.
Barstool Fund helps out Lake County dance studio
An area business is getting some help from popular sports media company, Barstool.
An area business is getting some help from popular sports media company, Barstool.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vaccinations at Chicago-area hospital to resume after 4 workers experience adverse reactions
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
A north suburban hospital is temporarily pausing coronavirus vaccinations after four workers reported feeling adverse reactions.
12-year-old boy rescued from Fox Lake pond after falling through ice
A 12-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters Wednesday after falling through ice into a pond in suburban Fox Lake.
A 12-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters Wednesday after falling through ice into a pond in suburban Fox Lake.
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.
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
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.
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.
Two young girls killed in suburban house fire, four adults injured
The girls were identified as Autumn Evans, 5, and Elizabeth Evans, 8, by the Lake County coroner’s office.
The girls were identified as Autumn Evans, 5, and Elizabeth Evans, 8, by the Lake County coroner’s office.
Charges filed against pair shot in failed Round Lake Beach robbery
A Waukegan woman and 16-year-old boy face charges after they allegedly tried to rob a Round Lake Beach convenience store and were each shot by a clerk.
A Waukegan woman and 16-year-old boy face charges after they allegedly tried to rob a Round Lake Beach convenience store and were each shot by a clerk.
Northern Lights set to thrill US skywatchers as far south as Illinois
"Auroras could be sighted in the USA in states as far south as, e.g., Illinois and Oregon.”
"Auroras could be sighted in the USA in states as far south as, e.g., Illinois and Oregon.”
2 found shot dead in Beach Park garage
A man and woman were found shot to death Tuesday night in north suburban Beach Park.
A man and woman were found shot to death Tuesday night in north suburban Beach Park.
Convenience store clerk shoots boy, 16, woman in attempted robbery in Round Lake Beach
A convenience store clerk shot a teenage boy and a woman during an attempted robbery Monday night in north suburban Round Lake Beach.
A convenience store clerk shot a teenage boy and a woman during an attempted robbery Monday night in north suburban Round Lake Beach.