1 dead after Metra train plows into vehicle in northern suburbs
It was a tragic accident Thursday night in north suburban Northbrook when a Metra train plowed into a vehicle.
Stolen car struck by freight train in Zion; suspect at large
Police are looking for a man connected to a Wisconsin armed robbery, after a freight train collided with a stolen car in Unincorporated Zion Thursday morning.
Antioch's Fischer Paper Products celebrates 50th anniversary
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Antioch business celebrating 50th anniversary, due in part to pandemic
Fischer Paper Products in Antioch celebrated its 50th birthday on Wednesday and while you might not know the company’s name, you’ve almost certainly used their products.
Lake County announces new Human Trafficking Task Force
Leaders in Lake County announced Wednesday the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
Lake County officials announce new Human Trafficking Task Force
On Wednesday, leaders in Lake County announced the creation of a new Human Trafficking Task Force.
Chicago-area high school students stage walkout after principal tells them to mask up for class or leave
A group of high school students in the Chicago area walked out of class Monday after being told they had to wear masks to attend class.
Brother pleads not guilty to murder of 6-year-old Damari Perry, seeks to represent self in court
The man accused of helping kill his 6-year-old brother said he wants to defend himself in court.
Glenview man found guilty of illegally selling AR-15 'ghost gun' to felon in Deerfield
Joseph Ghandour met with the convicted felon in a grocery store parking lot in suburban Deerfield.
Multi-vehicle Lake County crash leaves 1 critically injured, causes major damage
A multi-vehicle crash in Lake County caused major damage, and left one critically injured Saturday.
15 Illinois sites, including 5 in Cook County, added to National Register of Historic Places
Fifteen Illinois sites were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, including five in Cook County.
Waukegan fire: Over 100 firefighters work overnight to extinguish fire at boat storage facility
About 8 p.m., firefighters responded to an automatic alarm that was set off and found flames inside a boat storage facility.
Damari Perry murder: Prosecutors say killing of 6-year-old was 'calculated plan' by mother, brother
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office filed a 19-count indictment Wednesday against Damari Perry's mother and brother, charging both with first-degree murder in the 6-year-old's death.
5 charged in connection to Illinois gas station robbery
Lincolnshire police discovered a burglary in progress at the Marathon gas station in Lincolnshire. Five people fled the scene.
Two rounds of snow possible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Chicago area
The National Weather Service said on Sunday that we're looking at the possibility of two rounds of snow hitting the Chicago area, one on Tuesday into Wednesday, then another round late Wednesday into Thursday.
Illinois to distribute 225,000 free rapid COVID-19 tests in 14 counties
The self-administered test kits through Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) will go to residents in certain zip codes in 14 Illinois counties.
Waukegan man charged with burglarizing 2 homes, suspected in 6 other similar crimes
The homeowner called police and said he heard someone entering their home. When officers arrived, they arrested Joseph Segerstrom, 30, as he attempted to leave the residence.
Highland Park City Council votes to keep proof of vaccination mandate
The Highland Park City Council decided Monday night to keep in place a mandate that requires individuals who are dining in at establishments to show proof of vaccination.
Woman killed in Waukegan crash after investigators say she hit cop car then struck a building
A woman was killed in a vehicle crash Thursday morning after investigators say she hit a Waukegan patrol SUV driven by an officer before continuing on to hit a building.
Driver charged with critically injuring pedestrian while under the influence of marijuana
A driver has been arrested for DUI after striking a pedestrian with his vehicle last summer in northwest suburban Wauconda Township, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.