Humane Society: Dogs who died in van with broken AC should not have been transported on such a hot day

Humane Society of Hobart Director Jennifer Webber said the driver swore at her, and refused to show her health certificates. She says it's unlikely a vet would have approved travel that day, when the heat index topped 100 degrees.

Drunk driver crashes into Lake County squad car: sheriff

A drunk driver crashed into a marked Lake County Sheriff’s Squad car in Waukegan Saturday morning. 

Man fatally struck near Waukegan intersection identified

A man who was fatally struck by a vehicle in north suburban Waukegan last weekend has been identified.

Lake County man sets fire to property after being fired

A Lake County man was charged for setting fire to a business he was fired from in unincorporated Antioch Tuesday.

Man robs Waukegan bank, implied he had gun: FBI

The FBI is seeking to identify a man who they say robbed a bank Monday afternoon in north suburban Waukegan.

Cook County man's body recovered from lake after jumping from boat to swim

Divers have recovered the body of a Mount Prospect man who went missing Saturday afternoon after jumping into a lake in unincorporated Antioch.

Illinois woman accused of throwing boat renter's phone into water after argument

'The Boatyard’ claimed that there were numerous liquor bottles, beer bottles, garbage and human waste left on the rented boats. Those items were not observed by marine unit deputies, the sheriff's office said. It was also claimed that the boat would need to be taken out of service due to its structural integrity being compromised. However, the sheriff's office said the same boat was rented the following day.

Wauconda crash: Husband and wife killed following rollover motorcycle accident

A husband and wife were killed after the three-wheeled motorcycle they were driving struck another vehicle, causing them to roll over and be thrown from their bike in unincorporated Wauconda Tuesday afternoon.

Deerfield woman dead after being struck by vehicle

A 47-year-old woman was killed Sunday morning after she was struck by a vehicle in north suburban Deerfield.

Libertyville woman delivers healthy baby boy after violent carjacking

A Libertyville woman who was the victim of a violent carjacking in her own driveway earlier this year delivered a healthy baby boy. 

Lake County man charged in June shooting

A suburban man was charged with shooting a home in Green Oaks last month. 

Chicago weekend events: Here are some options to have fun

We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.