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.
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.
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.
Grayslake will begin enforcing state laws on electric scooters and electric bikes, with a focus on unsafe or reckless use, officials said.
Carmel Catholic?s family garden brings outdoor learning and wellness together
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
The Bartels Family Garden at Carmel Catholic High School combines hands-on education with student wellness, offering a space that supports mental health and community connections.
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.
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.
Search for missing swimmer in Highland Park
Throughout the day, emergency response dive teams searched for what they called a swimmer in distress.
Throughout the day, emergency response dive teams searched for what they called a swimmer in distress.
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.
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Dozens of dead fish floating in suburban Chicago lake
Dozens of dead fish were found floating in a lake in north suburban Lake County and it's unclear why.
Dozens of dead fish were found floating in a lake in north suburban Lake County and it's unclear why.
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!
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!
Illinois woman, 79, critically injured by car in Chicago suburb, sheriff says
A 79-year-old Chicago area woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A 79-year-old Chicago area woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Bodycam video captures wild swan chase in Chicago suburbs
The capture of several loose swans was recorded on bodycam video this week in Highland Park.
The capture of several loose swans was recorded on bodycam video this week in Highland Park.
Birds of a feather block traffic together in Highland Park
During the rush hour commute on Monday, two swans were caught wandering along Route 41 in Highland Park.
During the rush hour commute on Monday, two swans were caught wandering along Route 41 in Highland Park.
Birds of a feather block traffic together in Highland Park
Two swans ditched the pond for pavement and waddled into rush-hour traffic on Monday morning in north suburban Highland Park.
Two swans ditched the pond for pavement and waddled into rush-hour traffic on Monday morning in north suburban Highland Park.
Police seek help ID'ing graffiti vandal in Chicago's far north suburbs
Police are asking for tips after recent graffiti damage in a far north suburb of Chicago.
Police are asking for tips after recent graffiti damage in a far north suburb of Chicago.
Illinois woman sold cocaine near Chicago area middle school, sheriff says
A Chicago area woman is accused of selling cocaine near a middle school.
A Chicago area woman is accused of selling cocaine near a middle school.
Raging Bull to temporarily close at Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great America is giving one of its most iconic roller coasters a major refresh.
Six Flags Great America is giving one of its most iconic roller coasters a major refresh.
Raging Bull to temporarily close at Six Flags Great America
The Raging Bull is shutting down, but not for good. Here's what you need to know.
The Raging Bull is shutting down, but not for good. Here's what you need to know.
Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Fox 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan shares his memories on First at Four.
Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Fox 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan shares his memories on First at Four.
North Chicago man arrested after fleeing police and throwing AR-15 from car: officials
A 25-year-old North Chicago man is in custody after injuring a sheriff's deputy during a police pursuit earlier this week.
A 25-year-old North Chicago man is in custody after injuring a sheriff's deputy during a police pursuit earlier this week.
Lidiya Yankovskaya?s final Chicago performance before her move to London
Renowned conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya joins us ahead of her final hometown concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, reflecting on her journey, global move, and the future of classical music.
Renowned conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya joins us ahead of her final hometown concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, reflecting on her journey, global move, and the future of classical music.



















