Man burglarized Chicago-area gaming café, kicked officer, police say

Police in north suburban Lake County said a man burglarized a gaming café and later kicked an officer while police attempted to restrain him.

North Chicago man charged with redistributing hundreds of child pornography files

A North Chicago man is behind bars after allegedly redistributing hundreds of child pornography files that were found on an electronic device in his home.

Chicago Bears launch virtual history tour at Halas Hall

The Chicago Bears have introduced a Virtual History Tour at Halas Hall, giving fans an immersive way to dive into the team’s rich history and storied traditions.

New stores coming to Gurnee Mills shopping center

Exciting changes are coming to Gurnee Mills, with five new retailers set to join the popular shopping destination over the next year.

Metra MD-N train hits pedestrian in Lake Forest

A Metra Milwaukee District North Train struck a pedestrian Monday morning in the northern suburbs, prompting extensive delays.

Illinois man sentenced in fatal overdose case

An Illinois man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to drug-induced homicide in a 2021 overdose death.

Cooking with Fire: Scandinavian pancakes with the Waukegan Fire Department

On this week's "Cooking with Fire," Natalie Bomke visited the Waukegan Fire Department to cook Scandinavian pancakes with firefighters Peter Ihlen and Neal Olson.

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle identified as Waukegan teenager

Authorities have identified a teenager fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash while riding a bicycle in Waukegan early Sunday morning.

See 'White Christmas' at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

A Christmas classic is playing at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, providing an opportunity to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

Behind the scenes at Russell Military Museum
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The Russell Military Museum in Zion began as a private collection in the '70s and has since expanded to fill a 10,000-square-foot space with artifacts dating back to WWI. The museum also displays 500 vehicles from trucks to tanks.

Bicyclist critically injured in Libertyville crash

A 33-year-old Mundelein man was hospitalized Saturday after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in unincorporated Libertyville.