Illinois Lottery player celebrates $1 million scratch-off prize
A routine stop at a local store turned into a million-dollar surprise for an Island Lake man who won the top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
A routine stop at a local store turned into a million-dollar surprise for an Island Lake man who won the top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.
Off-duty firefighter praised for containing Crystal Lake fire: officials
An off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter is being praised for helping to stop a residential fire on his way home.
An off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter is being praised for helping to stop a residential fire on his way home.
Public urged to avoid Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as police investigate
Authorities are asking the public to avoid a Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs as they investigate an incident.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid a Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs as they investigate an incident.
All-clear given after northwest suburban Costco evacuated due to bomb threat
A bomb threat at a Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs prompted an evacuation and a large police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.
A bomb threat at a Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs prompted an evacuation and a large police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater after man’s fall in dark auditorium
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a movie theater in Woodstock, Ill., alleging he was left in a darkened auditorium and fell, leading to his death.
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a movie theater in Woodstock, Ill., alleging he was left in a darkened auditorium and fell, leading to his death.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against suburban Chicago movie theater
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show and fell. Kasey Chronis reports.
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show and fell. Kasey Chronis reports.
Family sues Woodstock theater after Crystal Lake man’s fatal fall | ChicagoLIVE
The family of a 62-year-old Crystal Lake man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Woodstock movie theater, alleging negligence after he fell in a dark auditorium and later died from complications.
The family of a 62-year-old Crystal Lake man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Woodstock movie theater, alleging negligence after he fell in a dark auditorium and later died from complications.
Port Barrington underwater as Fox River flooding worsens after days of heavy rain
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Officials in Port Barrington describe rising floodwaters, emergency response efforts, and what comes next as the Fox River approaches its expected crest.
Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Spring blooms at Richardson Farm as Tulip Festival nears in Chicago suburb
Mike Caplan gives a special look at the vibrant tulip fields at Richardson Farm in northwest suburban Spring Grove ahead of the upcoming tulip festival.
Mike Caplan gives a special look at the vibrant tulip fields at Richardson Farm in northwest suburban Spring Grove ahead of the upcoming tulip festival.
Volunteers stack sandbags as rivers in suburban Chicago near crest under flood warning
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township are filling sandbags to help prevent further flooding.
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township are filling sandbags to help prevent further flooding.
Suburban Chicago flood warning: Volunteers rush to build sandbag walls
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
As the Des Plaines and Fox rivers continue to rise, volunteers in Nunda Township work against the clock to make sandbags.
Horse rescued after floodwaters trap it in Marengo
Crews rescued a horse stranded in deep, freezing floodwaters in Marengo after a complex hours-long effort involving dozens of responders.
Crews rescued a horse stranded in deep, freezing floodwaters in Marengo after a complex hours-long effort involving dozens of responders.
McHenry Outdoor Theater kicks off season
FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton visited the McHenry Outdoor Theater, showing why cooler temps are no match for a cozy night under the stars—just don’t forget your blanket.
FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton visited the McHenry Outdoor Theater, showing why cooler temps are no match for a cozy night under the stars—just don’t forget your blanket.
Man charged in attempted sexual assault of woman near downtown Chicago parking garage
A Crystal Lake man faces multiple felony charges following an attempted sexual assault of a woman and the battery of a bystander on Michigan Avenue Monday morning.
A Crystal Lake man faces multiple felony charges following an attempted sexual assault of a woman and the battery of a bystander on Michigan Avenue Monday morning.
A.J. Freund case: Court upholds conviction of former DCFS worker in child's death
A state appellate court has upheld the conviction of a former Illinois child welfare worker in connection with the 2019 death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy.
A state appellate court has upheld the conviction of a former Illinois child welfare worker in connection with the 2019 death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy.
Car crashes into suburban Chicago home and narrowly misses resident, officials say
A car slammed into a suburban Chicago home Thursday night, and a woman inside was just inches away.
A car slammed into a suburban Chicago home Thursday night, and a woman inside was just inches away.
Suburban Chicago election judge dies while serving on Election Day: officials
A McHenry County election judge died while serving on Election Day, according to the McHenry County Clerk's Office.
A McHenry County election judge died while serving on Election Day, according to the McHenry County Clerk's Office.
Suburban Chicago man charged in DUI hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
A suburban Chicago man is charged after a late-night hit-and-run left a pedestrian seriously injured. He was allegedly drunk.
A suburban Chicago man is charged after a late-night hit-and-run left a pedestrian seriously injured. He was allegedly drunk.
3 Chicago-area firefighters recognized for ice rescue
Three firefighters were named lifesavers in Cary on Tuesday night for their rescue of two people who fell through the ice on a lake.
Three firefighters were named lifesavers in Cary on Tuesday night for their rescue of two people who fell through the ice on a lake.



















