Man charged with fighting sheriff’s deputies in Beach Park
A Zion man is accused of fighting Lake County sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a crash Thursday in north suburban Beach Park.
More snow Sunday — followed by 'what will feel like a heat wave' — after snowiest 3 weeks since 1979
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
Man dies in I-94 crash in Lake County
A man was killed in a crash Thursday on Interstate 94 in the north suburbs.
Waukegan man charged with killing ex-wife on Valentine’s Day
A Waukegan man was held on $2 million bail Wednesday for the murder of his ex-wife on Valentine’s Day in the north suburb.
Ultraviolet technology being used to kill coronavirus germs in schools
Ultraviolet technology is allowing Mundelein High School to zap the coronavirus with the flip of a switch. The tech is allowing the school to clean classrooms quickly and keep kids on campus.
Daycare owner fighting to open up in Zion against marijuana farm
A daycare owner in the far north suburbs says Zion officials care more about marijuana money than little kids.
Former Chivas, America player charged with cocaine possession after traffic stop near Waukegan
Luis Alonso Sandoval-Oliva, a former soccer player whose career included appearances with Mexican club giants Guadalajara and America, was arrested on drug charges last week in the north suburbs.
Homework assignment asks 2nd graders: 'My dream for colored people in America is...'
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
Registered sexual offender in Antioch Township arrested for sexually assaulting 2 children
A registered sexual offender in Antioch Township was arrested on Friday for sexually assaulting two children several years ago.
Murder-suicide suspected in deaths of 9-year-old girl, father in Lake Villa
Police suspect that a 36-year-old man killed his 9-year-old daughter before taking his own life Thursday in northwest suburban Lake Villa.
Prosecutors may seek life sentence for Waukegan man who murdered married couple
Prosecutors may seek a sentence of life in prison for a 34-year-old Waukegan man who is charged with murdering a married couple in Beach Park in December.
Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
Round Lake Beach man who shot teens suspected of stealing car indicted on murder charges
A Round Lake Beach man accused of shooting two teenage boys suspected of stealing his car last month was indicted on murder charges Wednesday, in addition to the felony charges he was already facing in connection with the incident in northwest suburban Volo.
Heavy snow rolls into Chicago; O’Hare records largest snowfall in 5 years
Chicago’s second major winter storm in a week dumped nearly a foot of snow in some parts of the city by Monday morning.
Tri-State reopens after several crashes near Wisconsin border
The northbound Tri-State Tollway reopened near the Illinois-Wisconsin border Tuesday morning after authorities responded to several crashes amid snowy conditions.
Woman fatally hit by train in Highwood
A 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Metra train Friday evening in Highwood in the north suburbs.
Father, son charged with beating private investigator in Lake County
A man and his father are facing felony charges after allegedly beating a private investigator Wednesday in suburban Antioch.
Brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame Linebacker Brian Urlacher pardoned by Trump
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has been pardoned of federal charges that he recruited for a multimillion-dollar illegal offshore gambling ring.
18-year-old man killed in Avon Township crash
An 18-year-old man died in a crash Wednesday in north suburban Avon Township.
Man dies in Waukegan apartment fire
A 76-year-old man died in an apartment fire Monday evening in Waukegan.