Former Lake County marine gets death sentence commuted
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Biden?s decision, which halts federal executions, has sparked debate, with critics questioning the fairness of the death penalty system and President-elect Donald Trump pledging to reinstate it.

Waukegan man faces new child pornography charges after cyber tip leads to arrest

A Waukegan man previously charged with sexual abuse is now facing child pornography charges after investigators uncovered explicit material on his electronic devices, authorities said.

Illinois judge sentences man with 'lengthy criminal history' to decades in prison for weapons-related charges

An Illinois judge sentenced a 31-year-old man to 40 years in prison following convictions in two separate weapon-related cases, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced.

Juvenile accused of shooting 18-year-old during cannabis sale in Fox Lake

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that left an 18-year-old man injured in Fox Lake earlier this month.

Man arrested after knife attack at Libertyville motel

A 54-year-old man was arrested Friday night after allegedly attacking an acquaintance with a knife at a motel in unincorporated Libertyville, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Illinois man arrested for firing gun during argument at home

A 20-year-old Beach Park man was arrested Thursday night after firing a gun during a dispute at his residence, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Water tower demolition leaves Waukegan homes covered in dust
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An old concrete water tower that's been unused for over 50 years is being torn down, and that is causing some distress among Waukegan residents.

Chicago area man had more than 1,000 images, videos of child porn, police say

A man from north suburban Lindenhurst was arrested Tuesday for allegedly possessing more than 1,000 images and videos depicting violent child pornography, police said.