iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
Boy, 3, killed in Beach Park after family member backs up vehicle, fatally strikes child
An adult family member was moving cars in the driveway so that other children could play basketball. While backing up the vehicle, the boy rode his bicycle behind the vehicle, and the family member didn't see him.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts returns to school: 'We didn't know if this day would ever come'
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, returned to school this week.
1 dead, 5 ejected from vehicle, including 2 children, in Lake County crash
MAJOR CRASH: Five people were ejected from a vehicle, including two children who were sitting on the laps of the backseat passengers, in a crash in unincorporated Gurnee Sunday. A 62-year-old passenger of the same vehicle was also killed in the crash.
Man, 38, seriously injured after being struck by car in suburban Gurnee
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Gurnee Friday.
Waukegan man fatally shot during altercation inside Beach Park home
A 24-year-old man who lived at the residence asked Tino Roane to leave several times, and then an altercation ensued between the two of them. Roane retrieved a knife from the kitchen, and the 24-year-old fatally shot him.
Former North Chicago police officer rescues disabled mother during Hurricane Ian
A former North Chicago police officer rescued his disabled mother from her Florida home right in the nick of time after she decided not to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Former North Chicago police officer rescues disabled mother during Hurricane Ian
A former North Chicago police officer rescued his disabled mother from her Florida home right in the nick of time after she decided not to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Long Grove bridge struck by truck for the 42nd time since opening
The Long Grove bridge was hit by a tall truck again Monday afternoon, marking the second time in less than a week.
Smash-and-grab burglars armed with hammers steal jewelry at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
Authorities are looking for two male suspects who smashed a display case at a jewelry store and stole items Monday in west suburban Vernon Hills.
Smash-and-grab burglars armed with hammers steal jewelry, threaten employee at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills
Authorities are looking for two male suspects who smashed a display case at a jewelry store and stole items Monday in west suburban Vernon Hills.
Waukegan man found shot to death inside parked car in north suburban driveway
A man was found fatally shot in the driveway of a north suburban Waukegan residence early Monday morning, police said.
Vintage Shop Hop happening next weekend
Travel from community to community for the annual Vintage Shop Hop in Antioch, Illinois.
First lawsuits filed in deadly Highland Park mass shooting
A group of victims from the Forth of July Highland Park mass shooting are suing the manufacturer of the rifle used by the shooter.
Waukegan man pointed guns at officers, put on bulletproof vest after breaking into CPD facility: prosecutors
NEW DETAILS: Prosecutors outlined the events that led to an officer shooting a man who broke into the CPD facility in Homan Square Monday.
Highland Park shooting victims sue rifle manufacturer
A group of victims from the 4th of July Highland Park mass shooting are suing the manufacturer of the rifle used by the suspect.
Waukegan man charged with breaking into CPD facility before being shot by police
A Waukegan man has been charged with breaking into a CPD facility in Homan Square through a fire escape Monday and taking possession of firearms.
The history behind the Long Grove bridge that has been hit over 40 times
The hits keep on coming for Long Grove's famous covered bridge.
Waukegan man charged with breaking into CPD facility through fire escape in Homan Square
A Waukegan man has been charged with breaking into a CPD facility in Homan Square through a fire escape Monday and taking possession of firearms.
Live coyote removed from car's grille after neighbors in Lake County notify authorities
A male coyote that was struck by a car in Lake County suffered significant injuries after becoming lodged in the vehicle's grille and dragged last weekend.