Suburban nurse charged with tampering with morphine prescribed to patients
A Chicago-area nurse was charged Thursday with tampering with the medications of two patients, according to a new federal indictment.
'MasterChef Live' coming to Joliet and Crystal Lake this month
Mikey from "MasterChef Junior" teases the upcoming "MasterChef Live" shows coming to the Chicago suburbs late this November.
'Veterans Path to Hope' aims to help service members re-adjust to life after returning home
It's no secret the life of a soldier is tough. But for many Americans who served, re-adjusting to life off the battlefield can be just as difficult.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
12 police officers to be recognized for Freund case
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew “AJ” Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
Crystal Lake officers to be honored for solving murder of Andrew Freund
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew “AJ” Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Biden's first presidential visit to Illinois
During his first presidential visit to Illinois, Biden is expected to promote his so-called "Build Back Better" agenda at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
Crystal Lake prepares for President Biden's first visit to Illinois
Crystal Lake residents prepare for President Biden's visit to McHenry Community College Wednesday morning.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Crystal Lake food pantry vandalized; no suspect in custody
A food pantry in Crystal Lake was vandalized on Friday.
Missing Crystal Lake man, 27, last seen March 22
Jon Chung was last seen leaving home March 22 in the 1600 block of Deerhaven Drive, Crystal Lake police said in a statement.
Convicted child murderer released from prison
Cayce Williams, a man convicted of killing and raping a child in 1997, was released from prison on parole Thursday.
Certain child welfare statements ruled out in AJ Freund case
Certain statements made by two former child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy who was later beaten to death cannot be used in their criminal prosecutions, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office said.
Crystal Lake man charged with stealing money from church meant for less fortunate
A 59-year-old Crystal Lake man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars meant for the poor from his church in an unincorporated area near suburban Woodstock.
Gas station robbery suspect arrested after returning as customer hours later: Crystal Lake police
A man who allegedly robbed a gas station in Crystal Lake on Sunday was arrested after returning later that day as a customer and being recognized by a clerk, police said.
Crystal Lake woman charged with falsely reporting daughter missing
Police have located a 3-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday in Crystal Lake in the northwest suburbs.