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.

Carmel Catholic?s family garden brings outdoor learning and wellness together
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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.

Search for missing swimmer in Highland Park
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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.

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.

Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97
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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.

Lidiya Yankovskaya?s final Chicago performance before her move to London
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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.