Wisconsin man dies after jumping into Chain O'Lakes
A 25-year-old man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, died overnight after jumping into a water channel just north of Petite Lake.
After toddler is shot, man is charged with leaving loaded gun on bed
Vernon Hills police said officers responded to Plumwood Lane on Friday afternoon to a report of a child accidentally injured by fireworks. When they got there, they realized the girl, 2, had been shot.
After toddler is shot, man is charged with leaving loaded gun on bed
Police said the loaded, semi-automatic pistol had been left on a bed.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Highland Park ID'd: Lake County coroner
A bicyclist was killed in an apparent hit-and-run Friday afternoon in north suburban Highland Park, according to the city’s mayor.
Chicago-area animal shelters offer $13 pet adoptions to celebrate Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Are you looking for a special furry friend? You may be in luck, thanks to Taylor Swift.
Adopt a pet for $13 during suburban shelter's 'Be Swift' event
Orphans of the Storm is reducing their cat and dog adopting fee to $13 this weekend June 3 and 4. The lowered fee applies to all cats and dogs six months and older. The shelter is located in north suburban Riverwoods.
Waukegan double shooting suspect in custody after telling New Mexico authorities that he was wanted by police
A man accused of shooting two people, including his estranged wife, in Waukegan last month is now in custody.
Teens arrested in murder of volleyball coach
Two teens were arrested and charged in the murder of a Waukegan volleyball coach and counselor.
2 juveniles charged as adults in murder of Waukegan volleyball coach and counselor
Two teens have been charged as adults in the fatal shooting of a Waukegan volleyball coach and counselor last month.
Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting
Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts loves the beach, but wheelchairs were not made for sand.
Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting
There was a special moment during the Chicago Bears practice Wednesday.
2 charged in murder of man who was trying to break up fight in Waukegan
Two Zion men are facing charges in the murder of a Waukegan man who was trying to break up a fight on Memorial Day.
Aunt of Waukegan middle school student allegedly punched boy in the face after forcing her way into the school
The aunt of a Waukegan middle school student is accused of punching a student in the face after forcing her way into the school Tuesday morning.
6 teens arrested for Six Flags Great America brawl
Six teenagers were arrested for fighting patrons and police Monday night at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
Six Flags Great America brawl: 6 teens arrested for fighting patrons, police in Gurnee
Six teenagers were arrested for fighting patrons and police Monday night at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
Argument over woman leads to shooting in Waukegan
A suburban man was arrested after allegedly shooting at the ex-boyfriend of a woman he was with Monday morning in Waukegan.
Hit-and-run crash in Fox Lake claims life of stranded motorist, reward offered
A stranded motorist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday morning in north suburban Fox Lake.
Knife-wielding man shot and killed by Fox Lake police
A knife-wielding man was shot to death during a confrontation with Fox Lake police officers Sunday night in the northwestern suburb.
Fox Lake police officers fatally shoot knife-wielding man who lunged at them
A knife-wielding man was shot to death during a confrontation with Fox Lake police officers Sunday night in the northwestern suburb.
Young woman donates thousands of books to children coping with cancer
Since 2021, Emily Bhatnagar has donated more than 15,000 books. She hopes to bring her charity to Chicago next.