Lake County defends immigrant families as agents arrive in Naval Station Great Lakes
Lake County and the City of North Chicago reassured residents that they would not take part in federal immigration enforcement after reports of "unprecedented" operations being coordinated out of Naval Station Great Lakes.
Lake County and the City of North Chicago reassured residents that they would not take part in federal immigration enforcement after reports of "unprecedented" operations being coordinated out of Naval Station Great Lakes.
Chicago area braces for arrival of National Guard, ICE agents
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
Suburban Mexican Independence Day parade postponed amid ICE, Guard concerns
The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday.
The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday.
Beach Park man dies after car rolls on top of him in his driveway
A 56-year-old man was found dead after his vehicle rolled on top of him, trapping him underneath, on Tuesday in Beach Park.
A 56-year-old man was found dead after his vehicle rolled on top of him, trapping him underneath, on Tuesday in Beach Park.
Lake County Sheriff?s Office introduces K9 Zack, explosives expert and newest community protector
K9 Zack?s duties include sweeping schools, courthouses, and public buildings for explosives and firearms, monitoring community events, and assisting investigations by locating weapons and evidence.
K9 Zack?s duties include sweeping schools, courthouses, and public buildings for explosives and firearms, monitoring community events, and assisting investigations by locating weapons and evidence.
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
Man killed in Illinois crash was driving stolen car, had open whiskey bottle in lap: sheriff
Illinois deputies say the driver of a stolen Honda had an open whiskey bottle in his lap when he crashed head-on into a truck early Wednesday.
Illinois deputies say the driver of a stolen Honda had an open whiskey bottle in his lap when he crashed head-on into a truck early Wednesday.
Illinois school delays start after crash blocks entrances, officials say
A suburban school will start three hours late today after a serious crash blocked entrances.
A suburban school will start three hours late today after a serious crash blocked entrances.
Jet ski crash on Illinois lake leaves 2 injured on Labor Day, sheriff says
Two people are hospitalized after two jet skis collided on Gages Lake in suburban Lake County on Labor Day, authorities said.
Two people are hospitalized after two jet skis collided on Gages Lake in suburban Lake County on Labor Day, authorities said.
Local leaders push back on Trump's immigration crackdown
Lake County leaders are not happy about ICE plans in Illinois.
Lake County leaders are not happy about ICE plans in Illinois.
Suburban parents charged after children, pets found in filthy basement: officials
A suburban couple was arrested after investigators found their three children living in a urine- and feces-covered basement and uncovered child pornography on the father’s devices, authorities said.
A suburban couple was arrested after investigators found their three children living in a urine- and feces-covered basement and uncovered child pornography on the father’s devices, authorities said.
Meet Zack, Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest K9 officer
Lake County has added a new pup to the kennel – K9 Zack, an explosive detection canine who will be partnered with Deputy Trish List.
Lake County has added a new pup to the kennel – K9 Zack, an explosive detection canine who will be partnered with Deputy Trish List.
Another Chicago suburb cracks down on electric scooters, bikes
Grayslake will begin enforcing state laws on electric scooters and electric bikes, with a focus on unsafe or reckless use, officials said.
Grayslake will begin enforcing state laws on electric scooters and electric bikes, with a focus on unsafe or reckless use, officials said.
Carmel Catholic?s family garden brings outdoor learning and wellness together
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
Highland Park officials ends search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan
Due to the speed and strength of Lake Michigan currents, Highland Park officials ended the search for a missing swimmer who was last seen in Lake Michigan near Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Fort Sheridan on Saturday.
Due to the speed and strength of Lake Michigan currents, Highland Park officials ended the search for a missing swimmer who was last seen in Lake Michigan near Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Fort Sheridan on Saturday.
Search for missing swimmer in Highland Park
Throughout the day, emergency response dive teams searched for what they called a swimmer in distress.
Throughout the day, emergency response dive teams searched for what they called a swimmer in distress.
Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Dozens of dead fish floating in suburban Chicago lake
Dozens of dead fish were found floating in a lake in north suburban Lake County and it's unclear why.
Dozens of dead fish were found floating in a lake in north suburban Lake County and it's unclear why.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to close the Raging Bull for revamp | What to know
Six Flags Great America is closing down the Raging Bull temporarily for a little bit of a revamp. We talked to the folks over in Gurnee to hear all about it!
Six Flags Great America is closing down the Raging Bull temporarily for a little bit of a revamp. We talked to the folks over in Gurnee to hear all about it!
Illinois woman, 79, critically injured by car in Chicago suburb, sheriff says
A 79-year-old Chicago area woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A 79-year-old Chicago area woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car Wednesday afternoon, officials said.