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.
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.