Body cam shows struggle between Waukegan officers, man who tried to lure 2 girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls.
Suspect accused of trying to lure children arrested in Waukegan
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles.
Police body cam shows officers struggle with man who allegedly tried to lure two girls
Waukegan police have released body camera video after a man allegedly tried to lure two young girls while they were riding their bicycles. WARNING: Due to graphic content, viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Tornadoes knock down trees, cause structural damage as severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Several brief tornadoes were reported as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area late Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
10 gang members charged after year-long investigation in Lake County
Lake County Sheriff's deputies and the ATF say they've dismantled a street gang.
Waukegan considers gunshot detection system to aid police
Waukegan is considering adding ShotSpotter technology to help police respond more quickly to gunfire in the city.
Waukegan man suffers severe traumatic facial injury while lighting fireworks
The man, who is in his 20s, was hit in the face with a mortar-type firework.
17-year-old boy charged with carjacking rideshare driver in Beverly
A 17-year-old boy was charged with carjacking a 64-year-old rideshare driver in the Beverly area.
Lake County group asking for donations of school supplies for low-income students
The United Way of Lake County is hosting a drive-thru event on Monday for donors who want to donate school supplies to students from low-income families.
Home prices skyrocketing in Chicago and suburbs including Aurora, Fox Lake, Naperville and Waukegan
Prices are up 15.9% in Waukegan, 14.3% in Fox Lake and 11.5% in Aurora in just the past year.
Waukegan Park District to host free movies this summer
FREE MOVIES! The Waukegan Park District announced on Wednesday that it will be hosting five free movies during the summer.
Quick detective work leads to safe return of abducted baby in North Chicago
A one-month-old baby boy who was abducted last week in North Chicago was safely returned to his mother all thanks to some fast-acting police officers.
Waukegan, McHenry high schools celebrate graduation in-person
It is the moment high school students have been waiting for - the chance to walk across the stage at graduation and mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Woman killed in car crash in Waukegan
Shaneera Bell, 27, was involved in a single-car crash early Friday morning on Sheridan Road.
Family of slain pregnant mom hosts memorial project in her honor
The family of a slain pregnant mother hosted a memorial project on Wednesday in the Little Village neighborhood.
Hundreds of families with pets get free food, treats, collars and leashes in Waukegan
“Many families are suffering from job loss, and with COVID-19 still around, people are struggling to feed their families and pets. We want to help families feed their fur babies too," said Pastor Julie Contreras.
Waukegan middle school renamed for late Congressman John Lewis
With the support of five of its seven board members, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan will be renamed John Lewis Middle School, effective July 1st.
Waukegan activists protest naming middle school after Obamas
There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.
Community activists protest naming suburban middle school after Barack and Michelle Obama
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Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."