Chicago man threatened ‘military style’ shooting at suburban courthouse: prosecutors
A Chicago man was arrested Friday after making a mass shooting threat directed at the Lake County courthouse.
Highland Park parade shooting victim's family files wrongful death lawsuit against gun manufacturer
The family of one of the seven victims killed during the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the maker of the AR-15-style weapon that was used in the massacre.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect declines plea deal after confusion in court
The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade in 2022 has decided to back out of a plea that would have resulted in a life sentence.
Suburban Titanic exhibit shuts down after 'unexplainable' flooding: 'Resembled scenes from the Titanic movie'
The Volo Museum's Titanic exhibit was unexpectedly flooded during severe storms this week.
Cava to open restaurant in Chicago suburb
Mediterranean fast-casual eatery Cava announced Tuesday it will open its second Midwestern location in suburban Chicago.
Chicago man arrested in connection with Lake Forest home invasion
A Chicago man is behind bars after police said he and two other suspects recently invaded an elderly woman's home in Lake Forest.
West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in Lake County tested positive for West Nile virus earlier this month, health officials announced Friday.
Suspected Highland Park parade shooter will appear in court for possible plea change next week
The suspected Highland Park parade shooter is set to appear in court next week for a possible change of plea, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
2 girls killed in jet ski, boat crash in Lake County identified by coroner: 'A tragic, unfortunate accident'
Two girls were killed after crashing a jet ski into a boat on Lake Marie in Antioch on Tuesday.
2024 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is almost here and cities across the Chicagoland area are prepared to celebrate with fireworks.
2 paddle boarders rescued mile from Lake Michigan shore
Two teen paddle boarders were rescued Thursday afternoon after drifting a mile out on Lake Michigan.
Man convicted in Gurnee Mills parking lot fatal shooting
A Vernon Hills man has been found guilty in connection with the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man in the parking lot of Gurnee Mills in 2021.


















