Zion house fire injures two, causes $200K in damage: officials

A house fire in north suburban Zion left two people injured, including a firefighter, and caused $200,000 worth of damage early Saturday morning.

Organized crime sting in Vernon Hills nets 11 arrests, stolen goods, and drugs

Nearly a dozen members of various organized crime groups have been arrested in connection with retails robberies in west suburban Vernon Hills, according to village officials.

Metra offering free rides to Ravinia Festival this summer

If you plan on going to Ravinia Festival this summer, Metra has an easy way for you to get to the grounds without breaking the bank.

The Miracle in Mundelein returns
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The Miracle in Mundelein, which made history in 2023 as Illinois? first music festival with legal on-site cannabis consumption, is returning for another year.

Hurricane Harbor kicks off its season June 1

Hurricane Harbor Chicago is set to kick off its season this Saturday, June 1. 

Girl, 4, wounded by gunfire in Zion; 1 suspect in custody

A 4-year-old girl was shot in the head as two groups of people exchanged gunfire in Zion Saturday afternoon. 

$1M winning Illinois Lottery ticket sold in suburban Chicago

If you recently purchased a Lotto ticket in far north suburban Chicago, you could be Illinois' newest millionaire.

Controversial alderman post about severed arm sparks debate at Waukegan council meeting
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A controversial post by an alderman was the topic of conversation at Monday's council meeting. That social media post, of a severed arm found on the beach in Waukegan, possibly belonged to a Wisconsin murder victim.

Stray bull returned to owner in Mundelein
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A bull that got loose Monday morning in Mundelein was returned to its owner with police referring to it as a "repeat offender."

Stray bull on the moove in Mundelein
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A bull got loose Monday morning in Mundelein, prompting an udderly chaotic search in the northern suburb.