Waukegan resident indicted on forced labor of undocumented immigrants charges: officials

A foreign national living in Waukegan has been indicted after allegedly bringing illegal immigrants into the United States and forcing them to work for him, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Waukegan man charged in New Year's day stabbing

A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.

Tafara Williams: Community demands justice for victim of 2020 police shooting
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Demonstrations are demanding justice for Tafara Williams, a mother of three from Waukegan who was gravely injured in October 2020 when she was shot by a police officer.

Waukegan mayor confronts ICE agents after woman detained outside of City Hall
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Communities are reacting to rising tensions with ICE including in Waukegan where the mayor confronted agents who had detained a woman outside of City Hall.

MasterChef All-Stars Live! brings cooking battles to the stage in Waukegan
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MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing the high-stakes energy of America?s favorite cooking competition directly to the stage. Chef Michael Leonard joins us to preview the live tour, which features head-to-head cooking battles, audience participation, and behind-the-scenes stories. Catch it at the Genesee Theater in Waukegan, IL on October 11 at 7 p.m.

Leah Kuhn: Illinois teen missing for two weeks, search continues

Have you seen her? It's been two weeks since 15-year-old Leah Kuhn of Chicago's north suburbs was reported missing.

Trial begins for ex-Waukegan officer charged in 2020 fatal shooting
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The trial begins Monday for a former suburban Chicago officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.

Waukegan BMX races to popularity
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This hidden gem of a BMX park in Waukegan is a high-energy spot that gets kids off their screens and outside having fun.

Trial begins for ex-Illinois officer charged in 2020 fatal shooting

The trial begins Monday for a former suburban Chicago officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette.