Man found guilty in fatal 2021 DUI crash in Ingleside after 3-day trial
A Lake County jury found a 41-year-old man guilty last week of fatally striking a pedestrian while under the influence of drugs in 2021 in northwest suburban Ingleside.
Beach Park man who burglarized business used rock to gain entry: police
A 19-year-old Beach Park man is facing felony charges in connection with a burglary early Monday at a business in north suburban Lake Forest.
Waverunner rider seriously injured after crashing into boat in Lake County
A 53-year-old man was seriously injured after crashing his Waverunner into a boat Saturday afternoon in Lake County.
Lake County K9 captures suspect who threatened to shoot man during skid-steer robbery
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges after threatening to shoot a man during a robbery attempt Friday in unincorporated Vernon Hills.
Lake County offering mental health first aid training to residents
Sam Johnson from the Lake County Health Department talks about their mental health first aid training and how it benefits residents.
Lake Forest lemonade stand helping Maui residents
A family in Lake Forest is stepping up to raise money for the island of Maui after devastating wildfires.
Woman extricated from car following Gurnee crash
A woman was listed in serious condition following a single-car crash in Gurnee Wednesday afternoon.
Suburban family raises money for Maui wildfire victims with lemonade stand
A Lake Forest family is turning lemons into a lemonade stand to help those affected by the wildfires in Maui. The Lake Forest Police Department stopped by to show their support this week.
Woman, 87, killed in Lake County crash identified
An elderly woman was killed in a single-car crash in Lake County Wednesday afternoon.
Driver charged with DUI after crashing car into Zion daycare
A man was charged with driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into a daycare Saturday night in north suburban Zion.
Chicago suburb one step closer to allowing chicken coops in backyards
People will not be required to put up signs that say they have chickens.
Chicago suburb moves forward with chicken proposal
People will not be required to put up signs that say they have chickens.
Weapons detection system unveiled at Highland Park High School
Just hours until students return to class, officials in one suburban district are stepping up security by unveiling a big change.
Highland Park school safety: Weapons detection system implemented at high schools
As Highland Park High School students return to class Wednesday, they will be greeted with enhanced security. This includes a larger police presence than is typical on a school day, and a new safety measure that is intended to save lives.
Highland Park school safety: Weapons detection system to be implemented at high school
There will be increased security at Highland Park High School starting this Wednesday.
Highland Park parents demand metal detectors at high school before school year
Parents in Highland Park will be pleading with the school district on Tuesday to install metal detectors before the start of the school year.
Highland Park boy, 16, charged with fatally shooting teen acquaintance
A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the shooting death of another teenager Sunday morning in Highland Park.
Highland Park boy, 16, charged with fatally shooting teen acquaintance
A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the shooting death of another teenager Sunday morning in Highland Park.
Construction on Union Pacific railroad line begins, impacting Northern Metra lines through September
Construction work was set to commence Monday on the Union Pacific Railroad line, affecting northern Metra lines until September.
83-year-old woman killed in Lake County crash identified by medical examiner
An 83-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Lake County Saturday morning.