Highland Park man convicted in sexual abuse case involving teen at Northbrook gym
A Highland Park man has been convicted in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor at a Northbrook fitness center.
A Highland Park man has been convicted in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor at a Northbrook fitness center.
Man accused of soliciting 14-year-old girl arrested in Lake County, sheriff says
A suburban Chicago man is in custody after authorities say he confronted a teenage girl and asked her to commit a sexual act.
A suburban Chicago man is in custody after authorities say he confronted a teenage girl and asked her to commit a sexual act.
Man sentenced to 67 years for killing Waukegan father in 2022 shooting: prosecutors
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
Chicago-area college staff member charged with grooming local high schoolers
A College of Lake County staff member who worked at Wauconda High School has been charged with several felonies after allegedly grooming and soliciting students.
A College of Lake County staff member who worked at Wauconda High School has been charged with several felonies after allegedly grooming and soliciting students.
Man sentenced to 22 years in Waukegan Dollar General shooting: prosecutors
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Port Barrington underwater as Fox River flooding worsens after days of heavy rain
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Unidentified man found dead in water at suburban Chicago forest preserve
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Two men convicted in brutal 2022 killing of Highland Park man: prosecutors
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house charged in Chicago-area child sexual abuse material case
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
This Chicago suburb ranked No.1 in Illinois for starting a business, report says
A new WalletHub study names North Chicago the best small city in Illinois for entrepreneurs. Here's why it stands out.
A new WalletHub study names North Chicago the best small city in Illinois for entrepreneurs. Here's why it stands out.
Suburban Chicago museum’s Titanic exhibit takes on water on eerie anniversary
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
Police in North Shore Chicago suburb fatally shoot man during wellbeing check
New details emerge after a suburban Chicago police shooting Thursday afternoon.
New details emerge after a suburban Chicago police shooting Thursday afternoon.
Highwood police fatally shoot man during wellbeing check
A man died after being shot by a police officer during a wellbeing check Thursday afternoon in Highwood, according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
A man died after being shot by a police officer during a wellbeing check Thursday afternoon in Highwood, according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
Man charged after $100K heist in Chicago suburb, police search for others
A Chicago man has been charged after an early morning cargo theft and aggravated robbery early Thursday at the CDW complex in Vernon Hills.
A Chicago man has been charged after an early morning cargo theft and aggravated robbery early Thursday at the CDW complex in Vernon Hills.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee marks 50 years with summer-long anniversary celebration
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is turning 50 this year! Here's what to expect this summer.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is turning 50 this year! Here's what to expect this summer.