Woman dies while working on production floor of Gurnee business
Leily Lopez-Hernandez was cleaning inside a building when she was injured, the Lake County coroner’s office said.
Leily Lopez-Hernandez was cleaning inside a building when she was injured, the Lake County coroner’s office said.
Family of Cooper Roberts, paralyzed in Highland Park mass shooting, raising money for new home
Cooper’s spinal cord was severed by a bullet, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He also suffered organ damage and continues to receive therapy following the shooting at a July 4 celebration in Highland Park.
Cooper’s spinal cord was severed by a bullet, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He also suffered organ damage and continues to receive therapy following the shooting at a July 4 celebration in Highland Park.
Victims killed after train strikes car in Lake County identified
A woman and a 13-year-old boy who were killed in a train versus car crash in Lake County Sunday afternoon have been identified.
A woman and a 13-year-old boy who were killed in a train versus car crash in Lake County Sunday afternoon have been identified.
Inmate dies after being found unresponsive in Lake County Jail cell
An inmate died after she was found unresponsive in her cell Friday at Lake County Jail.
An inmate died after she was found unresponsive in her cell Friday at Lake County Jail.
13-year-old boy, woman killed after train strikes vehicle in Lake County
The crossing's warning lights and gates lowered prior to a westbound train crossing the roadway, the sheriff's office said. The Elantra did not slow down and drove through the gate, directly in the path of the train.
The crossing's warning lights and gates lowered prior to a westbound train crossing the roadway, the sheriff's office said. The Elantra did not slow down and drove through the gate, directly in the path of the train.
13-year-old boy, woman killed after train strikes vehicle in Lake County
A woman and a 13-year-old boy were killed in a train versus car crash in Lake County Sunday afternoon.
A woman and a 13-year-old boy were killed in a train versus car crash in Lake County Sunday afternoon.
Highland Park parade shooting: Father of alleged gunman posts bond and gets out of jail
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that, could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that, could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
Man probably paralyzed after being thrown from car in apparent drunk driving crash in Waukegan
The man was not been wearing a seatbelt and was thrown 30 feet from his car.
The man was not been wearing a seatbelt and was thrown 30 feet from his car.
Beach Park man charged after firing gun in parking lot
A Beach Pack man is facing charges for firing a gun in a parking lot Friday night.
A Beach Pack man is facing charges for firing a gun in a parking lot Friday night.
Highland Park shooting: Bond set at $50K for father of alleged gunman
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
Father of alleged Highland Park shooter charged in connection to mass shooting
The father of the gunman who allegedly opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park this year is now facing charges in connection to the mass shooting.
The father of the gunman who allegedly opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park this year is now facing charges in connection to the mass shooting.
Semi-automatic gun ban only part of solution, Illinois House told
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning a wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month, during a lame-duck session. That follows Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s call last summer for a semi-automatic weapons ban.
DuPage County judge rules Oakbrook Terrace red light cameras will stay on
The cameras at Route 83 and 22nd Street will continue operation until at least May.
The cameras at Route 83 and 22nd Street will continue operation until at least May.
Lincolnshire PD deploys body-worn cameras two years early
Lincolnshire Police Department is deploying body cameras two years ahead of the state requirement.
Lincolnshire Police Department is deploying body cameras two years ahead of the state requirement.
Round Lake Beach man 'unbelievably fortunate' to be alive after DUI crash: officials
A Round Lake Beach man was under the influence of alcohol and speeding when he crashed into a tree Thursday morning in Round Lake, officials said.
A Round Lake Beach man was under the influence of alcohol and speeding when he crashed into a tree Thursday morning in Round Lake, officials said.
Gurnee man caught in child sex crimes sting
A Gurnee man was charged after traveling to meet a child for sex on Wednesday.
A Gurnee man was charged after traveling to meet a child for sex on Wednesday.
3 gold coins dropped off in Salvation Army Red Kettles — one worth nearly $2K in Niles
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891 in San Francisco.
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891 in San Francisco.
3 gold coins dropped in Red Kettles this season
So far this season, three gold coins have been dropped into the Salvation Army's Red Kettles across the Chicago area. Altogether, the coins are worth $2,406.
So far this season, three gold coins have been dropped into the Salvation Army's Red Kettles across the Chicago area. Altogether, the coins are worth $2,406.
Elderly man killed after meeting woman for sex in Fox Lake: police
The 77-year-old Fox Lake man has now been identified. The two suspects ? Kathryn Deason and Azmi Ibrahim ? were charged in his murder.
The 77-year-old Fox Lake man has now been identified. The two suspects ? Kathryn Deason and Azmi Ibrahim ? were charged in his murder.
Elderly man killed after meeting woman for sex in Fox Lake, police say
The 77-year-old Fox Lake man has now been identified. The two suspects — Kathryn Deason and Azmi Ibrahim — were charged in his murder.
The 77-year-old Fox Lake man has now been identified. The two suspects — Kathryn Deason and Azmi Ibrahim — were charged in his murder.