Federal investigators release report on deadly Waukegan plant explosion
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
Judge paves way for Marni Yang retrial
Marni Yang has been sitting in a downstate prison since 2011 when she was sentenced to life for the 2007 murders of Rhonnie Reuter and her unborn child.
Marni Yang has been sitting in a downstate prison since 2011 when she was sentenced to life for the 2007 murders of Rhonnie Reuter and her unborn child.
Man accused of sexually assaulting special needs student in Grayslake
A man who worked for a transition program for special needs adults in northwest suburban Grayslake is accused of sexually abusing a student.
A man who worked for a transition program for special needs adults in northwest suburban Grayslake is accused of sexually abusing a student.
Young couple killed in suburban crash were returning from wife's 23rd birthday party
Jose Barrera, 24, Marilis Barrera, 23, and 71-year-old David Martinez of Beach Park, were all killed in the crash, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
Jose Barrera, 24, Marilis Barrera, 23, and 71-year-old David Martinez of Beach Park, were all killed in the crash, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
Challenge in ex-Chicago Bear girlfriend’s death has merit, will proceed
Lake County Judge Christopher Stride said the petition that Marni Yang’s attorney filed in October has merit and can proceed.
Lake County Judge Christopher Stride said the petition that Marni Yang’s attorney filed in October has merit and can proceed.
Illinois man arrested 26 times for driving on revoked license gets 6 years in prison
The Lake County State's Attorney's office said in a news release that 62-year-old Steven Knutson of Round Lake Beach pleaded guilty and was taken into custody immediately.
The Lake County State's Attorney's office said in a news release that 62-year-old Steven Knutson of Round Lake Beach pleaded guilty and was taken into custody immediately.
Man missing since July may be in Gage Park or Lake County: police
Jason Havemeyer, 42, was last heard from July 1, police said. Police did not know his home address, but said he is from the Chicago area.
Jason Havemeyer, 42, was last heard from July 1, police said. Police did not know his home address, but said he is from the Chicago area.
Higher levels of cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide near Waukegan plant, study shows
The University of Illinois study found that participants who lived near the Medline Industries plant in Waukegan had higher levels of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in their blood than those who lived farther away, The Chicago Tribune reported.
The University of Illinois study found that participants who lived near the Medline Industries plant in Waukegan had higher levels of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in their blood than those who lived farther away, The Chicago Tribune reported.
Burglar charged after being caught on security camera, then stealing security camera in Unincorporated Grayslake
Carlos Zelaya, 32, of Unincorporated Grayslake, was charged with a felony count of residential burglary, according to Lake County police.
Carlos Zelaya, 32, of Unincorporated Grayslake, was charged with a felony count of residential burglary, according to Lake County police.
Zion grade school principal charged with sex assault in Kenosha
Curtiss Tolefree, Jr., who was principal at Beulah Park Elementary School in Zion, allegedly had sex with a student almost daily during her junior and senior years at the school, his home and a hotel, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday by the Kenosha County district attorney’s office.
Curtiss Tolefree, Jr., who was principal at Beulah Park Elementary School in Zion, allegedly had sex with a student almost daily during her junior and senior years at the school, his home and a hotel, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday by the Kenosha County district attorney’s office.
Man fatally stabs relative in Park City trailer within day of being released from jail, prosecutors say
Jeffery Michael Thrall, 60, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the murder of his 68-year-old relative, according to Christopher Covelli, spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
Jeffery Michael Thrall, 60, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the murder of his 68-year-old relative, according to Christopher Covelli, spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
3 women charged after police chase stemming from Black Friday shoplifting
Two sheriff’s deputies saw a white Chevrolet Impala drive by them about 5:40 p.m. in the parking lot of a mall in the 21800 block of West Long Grove Road in Deer Park, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Two sheriff’s deputies saw a white Chevrolet Impala drive by them about 5:40 p.m. in the parking lot of a mall in the 21800 block of West Long Grove Road in Deer Park, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Man charged with DUI, child endangerment in crash with Round Lake police car
Alejandro Gonzalez-Maldonado, 49, is charged with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Alejandro Gonzalez-Maldonado, 49, is charged with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Ingleside man charged with multiple vehicle burglaries
Joseph Sempek, 31, was charged with four felony counts of burglary and four misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Joseph Sempek, 31, was charged with four felony counts of burglary and four misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Three illegal weapons seized in Mundelein
Three weapons were recovered Monday after neighbors reported a man seen with a semi-automatic firearm in north suburban Mundelein.
Three weapons were recovered Monday after neighbors reported a man seen with a semi-automatic firearm in north suburban Mundelein.
New evidence may reopen murder case of former Chicago Bears' pregnant girlfriend
It's a case that captured headlines more than ten years ago: the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bear was shot to death in her north suburban condo.
It's a case that captured headlines more than ten years ago: the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bear was shot to death in her north suburban condo.
Lake Zurich school closed Monday after early morning fire
Classes were canceled at a Lake Zurich elementary school Monday after a fire broke out in a classroom.
Classes were canceled at a Lake Zurich elementary school Monday after a fire broke out in a classroom.
Phone scammers impersonate Lake County sheriff’s office: authorities
Authorities are warning Lake County residents about phone scammers pretending to be local government or law enforcement officials.
Authorities are warning Lake County residents about phone scammers pretending to be local government or law enforcement officials.
Man robs First Midwest Bank in Waukegan
The man walked into the First Midwest Bank branch, 1201 Golf Rd., about 4:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding money, Waukegan police said in a statement.
The man walked into the First Midwest Bank branch, 1201 Golf Rd., about 4:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding money, Waukegan police said in a statement.
Student stabbed during brawl in Waukegan high school bathroom
Police say a student was stabbed during a fight inside a high school bathroom in suburban Chicago.
Police say a student was stabbed during a fight inside a high school bathroom in suburban Chicago.