One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them
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A Crystal Lake woman who teaches special education in Chicago Public Schools has managed phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes protein toxic to the brain, since she was diagnosed at 14 days old.

2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area

The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.

Missing child, 7, found dead in Chicago-area pond

A 7-year-old child died Wednesday evening after being pulled unresponsive from a neighborhood retention pond in Lake in the Hills.

SWAT called after man threatens police and others: Lake County Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's SWAT Team was called in after a 30-year-old man threatened to shoot police and others in unincorporated Cary on Saturday, according to the officials.

Suburban Chicago man charged with 8th DUI after crashing into full minivan: prosecutors

A Chicago-area man was ordered to be held in custody after recording his eighth arrest for driving under the influence, which resulted in six people being hospitalized.

Jeep crashes into suburban Chicago home

Four residents were displaced Monday evening after a vehicle crashed into an occupied home in unincorporated Cary.

‘Field of the Fallen’ in Cary honors Illinois service members killed in war
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Hundreds of flags filled a field in Cary this Memorial Day weekend as veterans, volunteers and families honored Illinois service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chicago suburb house explosion: 1 killed, 2 others injured

One person was killed and two others were hurt after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb Sunday night, officials said.

House explodes in Chicago suburb
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A house explosion occurred Sunday night in northwest suburban Wonder Lake.

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.