Chicago-area suspect tried to kill mother of his children, police say

A 47-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from Lake County police and allegedly trying to strangle the mother of his children on Friday.

Man charged in deadly pedestrian crash in suburban Chicago

A 27-year-old man has been charged in a deadly pedestrian crash last spring in the Chicago area, authorities said.

Suburban Chicago man charged with child porn after K9 bust: 'Deeply disturbing'

A Lake County man has been charged after detectives reportedly found dozens of images and videos of child sexual abuse during a search of his suburban home.

Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place

Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.

Illinois deputies bear-sprayed during mental health call in Chicago suburb

A man is expected to face charges after allegedly bear-spraying Lake County deputies who were trying to take him in for a psychiatric evaluation Monday morning in suburban Libertyville.

Chicago-area man sold nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills to undercover detectives: officials

A North Chicago man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl following an undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

TikTok creator arrested after deadly crash
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Felony charges have been filed against a TikToker accused of livestreaming on social media at the time of a fatal accident.

Overnight house fire in Zion
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Firefighters in Zion are still trying to find out why a home caught fire.

Fire breaks out at home in Zion

Crews are investigating a late-night house fire in north suburban Zion.