Unidentified man found dead in water at suburban Chicago forest preserve
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Two men convicted in brutal 2022 killing of Highland Park man: prosecutors
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Two men were convicted of second-degree murder after brutally beating a Highland Park man in 2022, according to the Lake County State's Attorney.
Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house charged in Chicago-area child sexual abuse material case
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
This Chicago suburb ranked No.1 in Illinois for starting a business, report says
A new WalletHub study names North Chicago the best small city in Illinois for entrepreneurs. Here's why it stands out.
A new WalletHub study names North Chicago the best small city in Illinois for entrepreneurs. Here's why it stands out.
Suburban Chicago museum’s Titanic exhibit takes on water on eerie anniversary
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
A powerful round of storms left a suburban Chicago museum with an eerie situation: Its Titanic exhibit flooded overnight, on the anniversary of the disaster.
Police in North Shore Chicago suburb fatally shoot man during wellbeing check
New details emerge after a suburban Chicago police shooting Thursday afternoon.
New details emerge after a suburban Chicago police shooting Thursday afternoon.
Highwood police fatally shoot man during wellbeing check
A man died after being shot by a police officer during a wellbeing check Thursday afternoon in Highwood, according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
A man died after being shot by a police officer during a wellbeing check Thursday afternoon in Highwood, according to the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
Man charged after $100K heist in Chicago suburb, police search for others
A Chicago man has been charged after an early morning cargo theft and aggravated robbery early Thursday at the CDW complex in Vernon Hills.
A Chicago man has been charged after an early morning cargo theft and aggravated robbery early Thursday at the CDW complex in Vernon Hills.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee marks 50 years with summer-long anniversary celebration
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is turning 50 this year! Here's what to expect this summer.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is turning 50 this year! Here's what to expect this summer.
Lake County Sheriff's Office investigating AI crimes | ChicagoLIVE
AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.
AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.
Woman, 81, found dead in Chicago-area home after son barricades himself, police say
The body of an 81-year-old woman was found in a Vernon Hills home on Friday after her son barricaded himself inside the home for hours.
The body of an 81-year-old woman was found in a Vernon Hills home on Friday after her son barricaded himself inside the home for hours.
Lake Zurich High School investigates report of AI-generated explicit images of students
A suburban high school is investigating after students allegedly used artificial intelligence to create pornographic images, officials said.
A suburban high school is investigating after students allegedly used artificial intelligence to create pornographic images, officials said.
Suburban Chicago mother gets maximum sentence in killing of 6-year-old son
Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers.
Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers.
Family sues Chicago-area high school over stabbing of 17-year-old girl
A family is suing a suburban Chicago high school after a classroom stabbing that left a 17-year-old girl seriously wounded.
A family is suing a suburban Chicago high school after a classroom stabbing that left a 17-year-old girl seriously wounded.
Antioch man charged after falsely claiming stranger gave him phone with child pornography: officials
An unincorporated Antioch man has been arrested after he lied to deputies about how he came to have child pornography, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
An unincorporated Antioch man has been arrested after he lied to deputies about how he came to have child pornography, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Family sues Chicago-area high school over stabbing of 17-year-old girl
A family is suing a suburban Chicago high school after a classroom stabbing that left a 17-year-old girl seriously wounded.
A family is suing a suburban Chicago high school after a classroom stabbing that left a 17-year-old girl seriously wounded.
Lake Forest home fire linked to electric scooter charging | ChicagoLIVE
A house fire in Lake Forest may have started from an electric scooter charging inside the home. Fire officials say lithium-ion batteries can pose risks if not used properly.
A house fire in Lake Forest may have started from an electric scooter charging inside the home. Fire officials say lithium-ion batteries can pose risks if not used properly.
Resident rescued as crews battle house fire in Wauconda
Firefighters quickly brought an overnight house fire under control in Wauconda after police helped evacuate a resident from the burning home.
Firefighters quickly brought an overnight house fire under control in Wauconda after police helped evacuate a resident from the burning home.