Lake County

Cook County man arrested after alleged gun, cocaine sales to undercover officers

January 19, 2026 5:56am CST

A suburban Chicago man was arrested after authorities say he sold guns and drugs to undercover officers.

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

January 17, 2026 9:29am CST

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

January 16, 2026 3:16pm CST

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'

January 16, 2026 10:37am CST

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.

Man, 95, fatally struck by vehicle while trying to fix disabled car in Chicago suburb

January 15, 2026 9:07am CST

A 95-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a car while attending to his disabled vehicle Tuesday afternoon in suburban Deer Park.

Man, 95, killed in suburban Chicago crash, 3 others hurt, sheriff says

January 13, 2026 6:42pm CST

A 95-year-old man was hit and killed in a crash while he was outside his car in suburban Lake County.

Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place

January 13, 2026 2:31pm CST

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

January 12, 2026 10:28am CST

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.

Suspect broke into Chicago-area home, pistol-whipped victim after being shot: sheriff

January 10, 2026 11:42am CST

A suspect was charged in connection with a suburban home invasion in which he was accused of pistol-whipping the victim.

Electronic Detection K9s aid in child pornography arrest in Antioch: officials

January 9, 2026 3:14pm CST

Electronic Detection K9s assisted in a child pornography arrest in Antioch, according to Lake County Sheriff's Detectives.

Stabbing at Zion-Benton Township High School; student critically injures classmate

January 9, 2026 11:30am CST

A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after a stabbing at Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 on Friday, Zion police said.

Man died after trying to exit moving Metra train in Chicago suburb: coroner

January 7, 2026 7:18pm CST

New details have been released in the death of a man found near Metra tracks in a north suburban Chicago community last week.

When does early voting start for Illinois’ 2026 primary election?

January 7, 2026 10:30am CST

Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.

Body found near Metra tracks causes delays on Milwaukee District North Line: officials

January 2, 2026 8:03pm CST

A body was found near the Metra Milwaukee District North Line tracks near Libertyville on Friday.

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

December 31, 2025 10:44am CST

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.