Illinois man picked up girls in Wisconsin, sexually abused one of them: sheriff

One of the girls called police and said George Soriano picked her and a friend up at their home in Wisconsin, and then drove the girls to his home and sexually assaulted one of them.

Highland Park planning several July 4 events to mark one year since parade mass shooting

The day will start with a remembrance ceremony, followed by a community walk along the parade route, a picnic, a concert and a drone show. The concert will feature Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.

Swastikas found in Lake Forest student's yearbook, parents urged to check children's copies

The family of an eighth grade Lake Forest student discovered multiple swastikas drawn inside their child's yearbook following a signing event at the north suburban school, according to officials.

Hate symbols discovered in Lake Forest student's yearbook
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The family of an eighth grade Lake Forest student discovered multiple swastikas drawn inside their child's yearbook following a signing event at the north suburban school, according to officials.

Manhunt underway for estranged husband wanted in Waukegan double shooting

Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting his estranged wife and another man in a parking lot in north suburban Waukegan Wednesday night.

32 To Do: The best events for Memorial Day weekend in Chicagoland

Get ready for Memorial Day 2023! This year, it falls on Monday, May 29, and presents the perfect opportunity to kick off summer with a fantastic long weekend in Chicago. Here are some exciting events that await you during this holiday weekend.

Suspect arrested after antisemitic vandalism found in Highland Park
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A suspect is in custody after a Highland Park resident found a Star of David, swastika, and the word "Jew" spelled out in painter's tape on a trash can.

Aunt arrested for punching student
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The aunt of a Waukegan middle school student is accused of punching a student in the face after forcing her way into the school Tuesday morning.

Chicago-area man drowns after getting stuck in Alaska mud flats as tide came in

A north suburban Chicago man who had been walking on tidal mud flats in an Alaska estuary reportedly drowned over the weekend after becoming stuck as the tide came in.

Gunfire erupts during prearranged fight in Waukegan, police say

The incident was initially planned to be a fight between two women over a relationship with another person, suburban police said.

Motorcyclist, 56, killed in Round Lake Beach crash

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday morning in north suburban Round Lake Beach.

Garage apartment in Highwood catches fire, no one hurt

Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Scharge said firefighters were dispatched to 230 Evolution Avenue at 1:29 p.m.

Man killed, another injured in shooting outside north suburban home

A man was fatally shot and another was wounded outside a home in North Chicago Saturday night, according to Lake County officials.