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.

Man accused of strangling woman, smothering baby at Lockport home in 2020

"The family was in tears, you know, and I'm sure some of my investigators were as well because they put a lot of work into this, and it was, you know, it's a sad case. It's very sad, hurtful case and was needless, senseless. And yeah, I'm just glad that we were able to actually make an arrest of the case," said Lockport Police Chief RIchard Harang.

Investigators find new hope in identifying man murdered decades ago in Will County
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In July 1980, Will County investigators found a man's body in a wooden crate in the Sanitary and Shipping Canal near Lockport. They say he'd been shot in the abdomen days earlier.

Lockport residents may experience water issues for several hours
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Some residents in Lockport may be experiencing low water pressure after a water main break near the 1200 block of Milne Drive.

Park Forest woman charged with DUI in deadly rollover crash

A Park Forest woman has been charged with driving under the influence in a July rollover crash that killed a passenger in her car and critically wounded another.

Lockdown at Lockport elementary school lifted after shooting nearby left 1 injured

A male subject was located near the school and had been shot in the leg, the sheriff's office said. About 15 spent shell casings were also located in the nearby street.

Will County confirms 8 overdose deaths in a single day: coroner
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A community safety alert has been issued in Will County after eight probable overdose deaths were reported in less than 24 hours.

Lockport High School students raise money for Ukraine by selling flowers, donuts

Every Wednesday morning for the past three weeks, students and faculty at the high school are busy selling donuts with blue and yellow sprinkles, sunflowers and other items to raise money to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

Lockport High School students raise money to support Ukraine
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A world away from the war in Ukraine, the students and faculty at Lockport Township High School are doing their part to help.

Lockport students raise money to support Ukraine refugees
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A world away from the war in Ukraine, the students and faculty at Lockport Township High School are doing their part to help.

Decoding drug emojis: FOX 32 Special Report
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The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.

Drug dealers using emojis to target teens — here's what parents should know

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.

Decoding drug emojis: FOX 32 Special Report preview
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The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.