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.

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.

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against suburban Chicago movie theater
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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
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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.

Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
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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
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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.

Horse rescued after floodwaters trap it in Marengo
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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
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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.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.

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.