Indiana State University football player from Waukegan among 3 killed in weekend crash
Two freshman members of the Indiana State University football team were among the three students who were killed in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
Bitter Jester Music Fest rescheduled for September
A new date has been announced for the Bitter Jester's Grand Finale Concert in Highland Park, after the event was canceled in the wake of the 4th of July parade mass shooting.
Highland Park parade mass shooting haunts return to school for traumatized kids, parents
“It’s strange to even think about getting prepared for a school year, realizing that this sort of thing doesn’t ever necessarily leave you or stop affecting you by a certain date,” she said.
Waves of storms across Chicago, suburbs through Saturday evening, with isolated tornadoes possible
The showers and thunderstorms will be strongest along and south of I-80, the National Weather Service said.
2 charged in shooting death of Zion man in parking lot of Gurnee Mills mall
Joey Gonzalez and Jesse Zumaya are both charged in the murder of a Zion man last year.
Woman seriously injured when struck by Metra train in Highland Park
A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a Metra train in Highland Park.
Wauconda student arrested for allegedly bringing loaded gun to high school
A Wauconda High School student was arrested Thursday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school.
Wauconda student brought loaded gun to high school: police
A Wauconda High School student was arrested Thursday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school.
New lead gives Waukegan police hope in solving murder of Holly Staker
It’s been 30 years since the brutal murder of an 11-year-old babysitter made headlines out of Waukegan.
Holly Staker murder: New lead gives Waukegan police hope in solving cold case
When it comes to solving a cold case, a retired Chicago police detective says it takes three things.
Special Report preview: Look back at murder, rape case of Holly Staker
Wednesday marked 30 years since the brutal murder of an 11-year-old babysitter in Waukegan.
Northern Illinois Food Bank expands reach with new suburban center
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is expanding its reach.
Northern Illinois Food Bank expands reach with new suburban center
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is expanding its reach. The agency celebrated the opening of its new North Suburban Center in Lake Forest on Tuesday.
Chicago man killed in wrong-way crash in Wadsworth
A Chicago man died and another driver was injured in a wrong-way crash on Route 41 Monday night in Wadsworth.
Highland Park approves state and federal assault weapons ban resolution
Leaders in Highland Park unanimously approved a resolution Monday night calling for a state and federal assault weapons ban.
Highland Park police looking for driver after shots fired in apparent road rage incident
According to Highland Park police, the victim was driving in their vehicle when the suspect pulled out a black handgun and fired two shots.
Surveillance video shows suspect in daytime car theft in Antioch
The police chief of Antioch says these crimes are increasing in the suburbs of Chicago, and is warning residents to "be vigilant during the day or night."
Highland Park approves state and federal assault weapons ban resolution
Leaders in Highland Park unanimously approved a resolution Monday night calling for a state and federal assault weapons ban.
Home surveillance video shows Antioch car theft suspect
Police in suburban Antioch released home surveillance video Monday that shows a suspect involved in a car theft last week.
Highland Park considering assault weapons ban resolution
Leaders in Highland Park will consider a resolution Monday night calling for a state and federal assault weapons ban.