Polar Bear Plunge raises money for a good cause in Waukegan
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Hearty people are taking the plunge this New Year?s Day. Over 250 people pre-registered for the 25th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge, held at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Sea Horse Drive.

Man escapes custody after running from Lake County hospital, captured by K9 officer: deputies

A man was able to escape custody while being treated at the hospital in Lake County. But, he didn't get too far after a K9 officer was able to stop him, according to officials.

Illinois man killed after being struck by vehicle in Lake County

An Illinois man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the side of the road in unincorporated Libertyville early Thursday.

Robert Crimo Jr., father of Highland Park massacre suspect, files for bankruptcy
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The father of the Highland Park massacre suspect has filed for bankruptcy as he faces mounting legal costs related to the 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting.

Robert Crimo Jr., father of Highland Park massacre suspect, files for bankruptcy

The father of the Highland Park massacre suspect has filed for bankruptcy as he faces mounting legal costs related to the 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting.

Parents arrested after one-month-old dies from 'shaken baby syndrome': prosecutors

Two people are in custody after shaking their one-month-old child and delaying medical treatment, resulting in the infant's death, according to Lake County officials.

Lake County deputy injured by suspected drunk driver while assisting with crash

A Waukegan man is facing DUI charges after crashing into a squad car while the deputy was assisting with a suspected alcohol-related crash Wednesday night in Lake County.

Cuppa Joe at Tala Coffee Roasters in Libertyville
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Fox 32's Mike Caplan is in Libertyville slugging some "sweet and beautiful" drinks at Tala Coffee Roasters. The local business has been expanding for the past two years. They have two other locations in Highwood and Winnetka.

'Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish' now playing at The Citadel Theatre
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One rag doll named eleanor in the north pole has some big dreams. FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez visits the Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest with a look at "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish"

Week in Review: Brissa Romero disappearance • Illinois lottery winner • Chicago police chase ends in arrests

A heartbreaking end to the search for a 17-year-old who went missing from the Chicago suburbs; a winning $650,000 lottery ticket was sold in Cook County; and three men are facing charges for leading police on a high-speed chase from Oak Brook to Chicago. 

Arrest made after pregnant woman's body found on side of road
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A Chicago man was arrested in connection to the death of Megan Lewis, whose body was found on the side of the road in suburban Old Mill Creek in November.

Brissa Romero: Body found in Vernon Hills pond identified
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The body pulled from a retention pond in the Chicago suburbs has been identified as 17-year-old Brissa Romero who went missing early last week.

Brissa Romero: Body pulled from suburban pond identified as missing teen

The body that was recovered from a retention pond Tuesday morning in Vernon Hills has been identified as missing 17-year-old Brissa Romero who plunged her car into the water over a week ago.

Chicago man arrested after pregnant woman found dead on Lake County roadway
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A suspect is in custody in connection to the death of Megan Lewis. She was found on the side of Hunt Club Road in Lake County strangled to death. Lewis was 16-weeks pregnant when she was killed.