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.
Alleged victims of sexual abuse at Lake Forest High School speak out years later
"When nobody was around, he’d pull me into a room and give me a hug. Those hugs became more physical over time and ultimately twice my junior year he open mouth kissed me in the school," Wolfgram said.
Cook County Health giving out Six Flags Great America tickets to those who get vaccinated
Cook County Health will be giving out tens of thousands of Six Flags Great America tickets to anyone who gets vaccinated on Wednesday, May 26.
Lake County gives prizes to children getting vaccinated at mass site in Grayslake
Children ages 12 and up who were vaccinated at Lake County Health Department's mass vaccination site in Grayslake on Sunday were treated to music, giveaways and raffles.
Hundreds of CPS honor roll students got a free trip to Six Flags in Gurnee
CONGRATS! The students earned a free trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by making the honor roll.
7 former students sue Lake Forest High School over alleged sex abuse by teachers
Seven former Lake Forest High School students are suing the school, claiming it did nothing to protect them from two abusive teachers.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial in November could take 2 weeks
Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man accused of killing two people during the chaotic protests that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was due Friday to make his first in-person court appearance.
Gurnee school employee allegedly sold over $105K worth of school electronic equipment on eBay
During the investigation, David May, an employee in the Technology Department, emerged as a suspect. The Lindenhurst resident had allegedly been taking electronic equipment from the school and selling it on eBay for personal profit.
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.
Suburban man charged after allegedly kidnapping, beating and sexually assaulting woman
Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said that he firmly believes that the victim’s life was saved because of the gut feeling the 911 caller had and took the further step of checking on the situation in the middle of the night.
Six Flags Great America rides being inspected before park fully opens Memorial Day weekend
After a long period of inactivity due to the pandemic, Illinois inspectors are checking out rides at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to make sure things are safe for when the park fully opens up Memorial Day weekend.
'The Toy Scout': Local man travels the country searching for rare, vintage toys
The pandemic kept us at home, which reignited an interest in nostalgia.
Suburban man allegedly stole vehicle from McDonald's parking lot, crashed into ditch then hid in person's home
A suburban man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a McDonald's parking lot, crashing into a ditch and then fleeing on foot into a neighboring home.
Long Grove's chocolate festival bite-sized due to pandemic
A sweet festival focused on all things chocolate will open Friday in the north suburbs.
Six Flags to give away thousands of tickets to adults, kids who get the COVID-19 vaccine
Six Flags Great America is giving away 50,000 tickets as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Suburban man pleads guilty to stealing $800K from disabled kids group
The former executive director of a suburban Chicago nonprofit created to help children with disabilities pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges he stole more than $800,000 from the organization.
3 Chicago men killed from explosion near Starved Rock
Three fatalities were confirmed by police following an unknown explosion near Starved Rock State Park.
Woman killed in car crash in Waukegan
Shaneera Bell, 27, was involved in a single-car crash early Friday morning on Sheridan Road.
Ravinia Festival unveils 2021 summer concert lineup
The Ravinia Festival released its summer concert schedule Wednesday in the latest sign of more events returning to the Chicago area.
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.