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Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.
Ex-Waukegan police officer convicted of reckless conduct during 2023 arrest
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
A former Waukegan police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor reckless conduct during an arrest in December of 2023.
3 suburban Chicago teens arrested in burglary spree investigation involving stolen car
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
A surge in car thefts and business burglaries leads to a multi-agency crackdown and arrests in Chicago's north suburbs.
Man sentenced to 67 years for killing Waukegan father in 2022 shooting: prosecutors
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing a 42-year-old father in a 2022 Waukegan shooting was sentenced to 67 years in prison.
Man sentenced to 22 years in Waukegan Dollar General shooting: prosecutors
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
A man accused in a February 2022 shooting of a Dollar General employee in Waukegan has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Mother of Illinois woman found dead pushes for SAFE-T Act reform
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
The mother of an Antioch woman found dead last year is now at the center of a new push to reform Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
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.
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.
Suburban Chicago man found guilty of sexually assaulting stepdaughter
A suburban Chicago man was found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in 2006, prosecutors said.
A suburban Chicago man was found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in 2006, prosecutors said.
22-year-old dies after car crashes through fence in Waukegan: police
A 22-year-old is dead after he crashed into a fence in Waukegan on Monday, according to Lake County Coroner's Office.
A 22-year-old is dead after he crashed into a fence in Waukegan on Monday, according to Lake County Coroner'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.
A Waukegan man is now in custody for the attempted murder of a 34-year-old on New Year's Day, according to officials.
Man convicted in 2022 shooting of Waukegan Dollar General store worker
A man was convicted of shooting a suburban Dollar General store employee in the face while trying to shoplift back in 2022.
A man was convicted of shooting a suburban Dollar General store employee in the face while trying to shoplift back in 2022.
Luis Velasco: Search continues for missing Chicago teen last seen in April
It’s been six months since 14-year-old Luis Velasco vanished from Chicago.
It’s been six months since 14-year-old Luis Velasco vanished from Chicago.
Waukegan priest accused of grooming, sexual misconduct toward seminarians
A Waukegan priest has been accused of grooming and sexual misconduct involving seminaries, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A Waukegan priest has been accused of grooming and sexual misconduct involving seminaries, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Tafara Williams: Community demands justice for victim of 2020 police shooting
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.
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
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham confronted ICE agents who detained a woman right outside of City Hall.
Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham confronted ICE agents who detained a woman right outside of City Hall.
Waukegan mayor confronts ICE agents after woman detained outside of City Hall
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.
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.
National Guard troops from Texas arrive in Illinois as more decry ICE actions
As Texas National Guard troops arrive in the Chicago area, more local officials are speaking out against the actions of federal immigration officers.
As Texas National Guard troops arrive in the Chicago area, more local officials are speaking out against the actions of federal immigration officers.
MasterChef All-Stars Live! brings cooking battles to the stage in Waukegan
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.
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.
Former Waukegan officer guilty of misconduct in 2019 baptism party assault
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
Former Waukegan officer guilty of misconduct in 2019 baptism party assault
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.
A former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of a 19-year-old man has been found guilty in a separate case.