Florida man in custody for allegedly trying to scam elderly Lake Forest resident out of thousands
A 22-year-old man tried to scam an elderly Lake Forest resident out of thousands by posing as their grandson asking for bail money.
Motorcyclist ejected, killed after crash with semi-tractor in Lake Forest identified
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a semi-tractor in Lake Forest Sunday.
Lake Forest burglary suspect arrested after brief foot-chase
A suspect was arrested after several burglaries were reported Tuesday morning in north suburban Lake Forest.
Northern Illinois Food Bank in search of volunteers to meet demand
September 11 is a national day of service. If you want to give back, the Northern Illinois Food Bank can use your help. They are looking for volunteers.
Beach Park man who burglarized business used rock to gain entry: police
A 19-year-old Beach Park man is facing felony charges in connection with a burglary early Monday at a business in north suburban Lake Forest.
Lake Forest lemonade stand helping Maui residents
A family in Lake Forest is stepping up to raise money for the island of Maui after devastating wildfires.
Suburban family raises money for Maui wildfire victims with lemonade stand
A Lake Forest family is turning lemons into a lemonade stand to help those affected by the wildfires in Maui. The Lake Forest Police Department stopped by to show their support this week.
Metra alters schedules for Milwaukee District North trains
Metra is adjusting schedules on three Milwaukee District North trains to accommodate track work.
First three Illinois girls to earn college scholarships in flag football visit Chicago Bears at Halas Hall
The Chicago Bears said Emma Jazmin Valenzuela, Karla Martinez Rodriguez, and Saniya Shotwell observed the team practice session, met with Bears GM Ryan Poles and President Kevin Warren, and talk with quarterback Justin Fields.
Lake Forest explorer recounts his journey on missing Titanic submarine
As the search intensifies for OceanGate’s missing submersible ‘Titan,’ a North Shore adventurer who once traveled to the site of the Titanic wreck is recounting his experience.
Waukegan woos Bears amid search for new home, offers lakefront location for stadium
With the Chicago Bears no longer solely focused on Arlington Heights as their new home, the mayor of Waukegan is asking the NFL franchise to take a look at her city.
Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting
Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts loves the beach, but wheelchairs were not made for sand.
Swastikas found in Lake Forest student's yearbook, parents urged to check children's copies
The family of an eighth grade Lake Forest student discovered multiple swastikas drawn inside their child's yearbook following a signing event at the north suburban school, according to officials.
Hate symbols discovered in Lake Forest student's yearbook
The family of an eighth grade Lake Forest student discovered multiple swastikas drawn inside their child's yearbook following a signing event at the north suburban school, according to officials.
Sex offender charged after driving onto Chicago-area high school property
A registered sex offender was arrested after driving onto the property of a Lake Forest high school last month in the northern suburb.
Driver abandons vehicle on tracks causing Metra train crash in Lake Forest
The driver told police that her car “shut off" and as she tried to get it restarted, she saw a northbound train headed her way.
Wintry conditions cause crashes, spin-outs across Chicagoland
Around Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, motorists and residents experienced cold, slippery and windy conditions Thursday.
Lake County jurors find 2 men guilty in separate trials for sexual assault
Two men were found guilty by a jury in Lake County for separate sexual assault cases in the past week.
Lake Forest police looking for suspects who vandalized Metra bathroom
The incident happened Friday around 8:30 p.m.
Lake Forest police search for suspects who ripped urinal off wall
Lake Forest police are looking for a group of young men who allegedly trashed the men's bathroom at a Metra station.