Crowd packs Deerfield school board meeting amid transgender locker room dispute
A large crowd packed a Deerfield middle school and spilled onto the sidewalk Thursday night as tensions flared over an alleged locker room incident involving a transgender student.
A large crowd packed a Deerfield middle school and spilled onto the sidewalk Thursday night as tensions flared over an alleged locker room incident involving a transgender student.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan transforms music into opera
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is transforming his ?Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? album into an opera airing in Chicago for a limited time. The rocker joined Fox Chicago?s Paris Schutz to discuss the show premiering at the Lyric Opera in November 2025. ?A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness? tickets go on sale April 11.
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is transforming his ?Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? album into an opera airing in Chicago for a limited time. The rocker joined Fox Chicago?s Paris Schutz to discuss the show premiering at the Lyric Opera in November 2025. ?A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness? tickets go on sale April 11.
Carmel Catholic HS robotics team to compete in global championship
Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is about to send off a group of its best and brightest students to a global championship robotics event. They go by Not Your Average Nerds.
Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is about to send off a group of its best and brightest students to a global championship robotics event. They go by Not Your Average Nerds.
Well-known Chicago chef takes his talents to new suburban restaurant
If you live or near Highwood, get excited because a well-known Chicago chef is bringing his culinary talents to the suburbs.
If you live or near Highwood, get excited because a well-known Chicago chef is bringing his culinary talents to the suburbs.
Second tuberculosis case confirmed at suburban Chicago high school, expert weighs in
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis.
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis.
Lake County K-9 Dax to be honored at national memorial in Washington, D.C.
The late Lake County K-9 Dax will receive two prestigious honors for his years of police work.
The late Lake County K-9 Dax will receive two prestigious honors for his years of police work.
Chicago woman shot man on West Side, arrested hours later in suburbs: police
A Chicago woman was arrested in Gurnee and charged in a West Side shooting. Here's what we know.
A Chicago woman was arrested in Gurnee and charged in a West Side shooting. Here's what we know.
Joliet West student diagnosed with tuberculosis, weeks after Waukegan case
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis. Here's what we know.
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis. Here's what we know.
Thousands protest against Trump, Musk in downtown Chicago and suburbs
Protests against President Trump and Elon Musk took place in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and across the country on Saturday.
Protests against President Trump and Elon Musk took place in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and across the country on Saturday.
Wild turkey takes a trot through suburban Menards: 'Talk about a first!'
An unusual customer made its way into a suburban Menards store on Saturday, causing quite a stir among shoppers and staff – a wild turkey.
An unusual customer made its way into a suburban Menards store on Saturday, causing quite a stir among shoppers and staff – a wild turkey.
2 Chicago men had 2 kg of cocaine, loaded gun in car, police say
Two Chicago men were arrested in suburban Lake County on Friday and accused of drug trafficking and one for unlawful gun possession, according to police.
Two Chicago men were arrested in suburban Lake County on Friday and accused of drug trafficking and one for unlawful gun possession, according to police.
3 hospitalized after Chicago area apartment fire, officials say
Three people were hospitalized after an apartment fire in the northern suburbs early Saturday morning.
Three people were hospitalized after an apartment fire in the northern suburbs early Saturday morning.
Driver charged with DUI after school bus crash in Mundelein: police
A driver has been charged with DUI following a crash involving a school bus Friday morning in Mundelein, police said.
A driver has been charged with DUI following a crash involving a school bus Friday morning in Mundelein, police said.
Woman killed in Gurnee crash
A 33-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night in Gurnee, authorities said.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Wednesday night in Gurnee, authorities said.
Six Flags Great America announces 'Summerbration' lineup for 2025
From fireworks to fall fun, see what’s happening at Six Flags Great America in 2025!
From fireworks to fall fun, see what’s happening at Six Flags Great America in 2025!
Waukegan woman identified in fatal Gurnee crash
A 74-year-old Waukegan woman has been identified as the driver killed in a two-vehicle crash in Gurnee.
A 74-year-old Waukegan woman has been identified as the driver killed in a two-vehicle crash in Gurnee.
Illinois court says lawsuit against maker of gun used in Highland Park shooting can proceed
An Illinois court ruled on Tuesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting can go to trial.
An Illinois court ruled on Tuesday that a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park mass shooting can go to trial.
Illinois court says lawsuit against maker of gun used in Highland Park shooting can proceed
An Illinois court allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade mass shooting can go to trial.
An Illinois court allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the maker of the gun used at the 2022 Highland Park July 4th parade mass shooting can go to trial.
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at Waukegan High School. Here’s what health officials are saying.
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at Waukegan High School. Here’s what health officials are saying.
Mundelein man faces multiple charges after Route 83 arrest
A convicted felon is back in custody after a dramatic traffic stop in Chicago's north suburbs. What officers reportedly found in his waistband and pockets:
A convicted felon is back in custody after a dramatic traffic stop in Chicago's north suburbs. What officers reportedly found in his waistband and pockets: