Andrew Mcauliff: Illinois man went missing in August, police seek public's help
Have you seen Andrew Mcauliff? Police say the suburban man was last spotted leaving his home two weeks ago.
Lake County defends immigrant families as agents arrive in Naval Station Great Lakes
Lake County and the City of North Chicago reassured residents that they would not take part in federal immigration enforcement after reports of "unprecedented" operations being coordinated out of Naval Station Great Lakes.
Suburban Mexican Independence Day parade postponed amid ICE, Guard concerns
The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday.
Beach Park man dies after car rolls on top of him in his driveway
A 56-year-old man was found dead after his vehicle rolled on top of him, trapping him underneath, on Tuesday in Beach Park.
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
Man killed in Illinois crash was driving stolen car, had open whiskey bottle in lap: sheriff
Illinois deputies say the driver of a stolen Honda had an open whiskey bottle in his lap when he crashed head-on into a truck early Wednesday.
Illinois school delays start after crash blocks entrances, officials say
A suburban school will start three hours late today after a serious crash blocked entrances.
Jet ski crash on Illinois lake leaves 2 injured on Labor Day, sheriff says
Two people are hospitalized after two jet skis collided on Gages Lake in suburban Lake County on Labor Day, authorities said.
Suburban parents charged after children, pets found in filthy basement: officials
A suburban couple was arrested after investigators found their three children living in a urine- and feces-covered basement and uncovered child pornography on the father’s devices, authorities said.
Meet Zack, Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest K9 officer
Lake County has added a new pup to the kennel – K9 Zack, an explosive detection canine who will be partnered with Deputy Trish List.
Another Chicago suburb cracks down on electric scooters, bikes
Grayslake will begin enforcing state laws on electric scooters and electric bikes, with a focus on unsafe or reckless use, officials said.
Highland Park officials ends search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan
Due to the speed and strength of Lake Michigan currents, Highland Park officials ended the search for a missing swimmer who was last seen in Lake Michigan near Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Fort Sheridan on Saturday.
Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to close the Raging Bull for revamp | What to know
Six Flags Great America is closing down the Raging Bull temporarily for a little bit of a revamp. We talked to the folks over in Gurnee to hear all about it!