Mayor of Mundelein tests positive for COVID-19
Steve Lentz made the announcement during an online village board meeting.
Steve Lentz made the announcement during an online village board meeting.
Pastor offers drive-thru communion to parishoners seeking comfort amid coronavirus outbreak
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
3 Highland Park paramedics quarantined after treating patient with coronavirus
The paramedics were immediately isolated after being exposed to the patient who was at risk of COVID-19 due to recent international travel, and tested positive for the virus shortly after.
The paramedics were immediately isolated after being exposed to the patient who was at risk of COVID-19 due to recent international travel, and tested positive for the virus shortly after.
Man charged with shooting Round Lake Beach police officer with officer’s gun
A 23-year-old man is charged with shooting a Round Lake Beach police officer on Sunday during a dispute.
A 23-year-old man is charged with shooting a Round Lake Beach police officer on Sunday during a dispute.
Chicago suburbs declare states of emergency
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.
Officials announce 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois
Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois during a Friday press conference.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike announces 14 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois during a Friday press conference.
Coronavirus cases in Illinois reach 25
Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said she expects the number of cases in the city and state to “continue to grow.”
Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said she expects the number of cases in the city and state to “continue to grow.”
Coronavirus fears prompt Naval Station Great Lakes to suspend in-person graduation ceremony
The Naval Service training command “will continue to monitor the situation and consult with medical experts to decide when it is appropriate to resume guest attendance at graduation ceremonies."
The Naval Service training command “will continue to monitor the situation and consult with medical experts to decide when it is appropriate to resume guest attendance at graduation ceremonies."
3 charged with beating, robbing woman in suburbs after house party
Neslye Palacios-Flores, 23, Juan Colon, 24, and 21-year-old Jovanni Mora are each charged with robbery, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Neslye Palacios-Flores, 23, Juan Colon, 24, and 21-year-old Jovanni Mora are each charged with robbery, aggravated battery and unlawful restraint, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
2 killed when vehicle flies off road in Newport Township
The driver, 23-year-old Angel Calderon, and front-seat passenger, 27-year-old Miguel Mandujano, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
The driver, 23-year-old Angel Calderon, and front-seat passenger, 27-year-old Miguel Mandujano, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
Police cleared in fatal Fox Lake crash stemming from Wisconsin chase
Investigators found no wrongdoing by police in a chase last year before a crash that killed two people in northwest suburban Fox Lake.
Investigators found no wrongdoing by police in a chase last year before a crash that killed two people in northwest suburban Fox Lake.
Woman killed, 2 injured in Gurnee head-on crash
The crash caused “extensive damage” to both vehicles.
The crash caused “extensive damage” to both vehicles.
Lawsuit claims Lake County special ed district failed to protect special needs student from sex assault
Israel Suaste-Gonzalez allegedly abused the student “many, many times” throughout the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years, according to a lawsuit filed Feb. 27 in Lake County Circuit Court.
Israel Suaste-Gonzalez allegedly abused the student “many, many times” throughout the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years, according to a lawsuit filed Feb. 27 in Lake County Circuit Court.
Waukegan man wanted for sex assault arrested in Louisiana after trying to escape through chicken coop
In February, deputies learned that Colindres-Galeano was hiding in Covington, Louisiana, the sheriff’s office said.
In February, deputies learned that Colindres-Galeano was hiding in Covington, Louisiana, the sheriff’s office said.
Wauconda man arrested for soliciting a child
A 21-year-old Wauconda man is accused of attempting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl in the north suburb.
A 21-year-old Wauconda man is accused of attempting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl in the north suburb.
3 charged in Waukegan shooting
They pulled out guns and opened fire at another vehicle.
They pulled out guns and opened fire at another vehicle.
Des Plaines man dies after crash in Long Grove
A Des Plaines man was killed in a crash in Long Grove Thursday.
A Des Plaines man was killed in a crash in Long Grove Thursday.
DUI driver arrested after running from head-on crash with deputy near Antioch: sheriff
Perez Cordero tried to run away, but the deputy chased and arrested him, the sheriff’s office said.
Perez Cordero tried to run away, but the deputy chased and arrested him, the sheriff’s office said.
Semi driver dies after hitting minivan, traffic pole in Long Grove: Lake County sheriff
The Lake County coroner’s office has not released details on the death.
The Lake County coroner’s office has not released details on the death.