Off-Duty Cop Dies 'Suddenly And Tragically': Mundelein Officials

The Village of Mundelein announced the officer's death over the weekend.

Babysitter Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Pornography Offenses: Authorities

A 41-year-old Antioch man is accused of sexually abusing a child while baby-sitting for her and her siblings, police said.

Coroner IDs Girl, 15, Hit By Freight Train In Mundelein

Preliminary autopsy results show blunt force injuries as the cause of death, with the manner of death still being investigated.

Charlotte The Pig Back Home After Escaping House Fire: Officials

The pig and her owner, a Round Lake Beach resident, were not injured when the blaze broke out

Meet The Newest K-9 Officer In Lake County

The 1-year-old German Shepherd and his handler recently completed hundreds of hours of training and are now certified for patrol, tracking a

Missing Dog Rescued From Deep Marsh: Police

First responders from Lakemoor Police and McHenry Fire pulled the dog from the water and brought it to safety.

Reckless Homicide Charge Filed In Crash That Killed Woman, 28

Eric Fiador, 37, of Lindenhurst, is accused of causing the crash that killed AnnMarie Macias-Lauritzen, 28, of Round Lake Beach.

Grayslake Bicyclist Killed By Train Identified As Woman, 60: Coroner

The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Virginia Girmscheid and said she died from blunt force injuries.

Teen Girl Killed After Being Struck By Freight Train In Mundelein

Authorities say the 15-year-old was fatally hit by the train Saturday afternoon near East Park Street.

Longtime Grayslake Fire Trustee Dies After Decades of Service

Karen Wojciechowski served the Grayslake Fire Protection District for more than 30 years as a commissioner and trustee.

Lake County Sheriff’s K9 Teams Earn Top Honors, Qualify for National Competition

K9 Lux takes first place overall while K9 Zeus finishes second. Both will represent Lake County at the national patrol dog trials.

Bicyclist Hit, Killed By Train In Grayslake: Officials

The incident happened Tuesday night in Grayslake, Metra officials said.

'Vile, Hateful' Posters Spark Investigation Across Lake County, Officials Say

Officials say posters were found in several towns and the are working to identify who is responsible.

Missing Girl Found In Lake County Home, Man Charged With Sex Assault: Authorities

Authorities say a Lake Villa man is accused of harboring a missing girl from Round Lake Beach before she was sexually assaulted.

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Traffic Signal In Round Lake Beach

A 39-year-old man died Saturday night in the crash at Route 83 and Rollins Road.

SUV Crashes Into Fox Lake Auto Body Shop, Injuring Two: Report

The vehicle slammed into auto repair shop Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the building and injuring two, the shop owner said.

Man Accused Of Trying To Run Over Brother: Police

A 60-year-old man accelerated his pickup truck toward his sibling during the argument in Antioch this past week, according to reports.

Motel Guest Angered Over Cleaning Supplies Attacks, Injures 3: Authorities

The incident happened Monday at the FairBridge Inn Express on Grand Avenue in Gurnee, authorities said.

Man Stabbed During Bar Fight Outside Bar Near Grayslake: Police

The fight reportedly happened in the 34000 block of Route 45 early on May 16, police said.

Blind Man Sues Grayslake Car Dealership Over Alleged Bait-And-Switch

Lawsuit claims dealership changed terms during a new car purchase and took advantage of the buyer’s visual impairment.

Round Lake Toddler Killed In Double Fatality On Route 41

A 73-year-old Wilmette woman also died in the collision, which happened Saturday afternoon in Highland Park.

Fatal Crash | Boy's Dismemberment Death; Brother Sentenced | Weekend Guide

Here's an update on the top stories from the northern Illinois suburbs for Thursday.

Grayslake Motorcyclist Dies Days After North Chicago Crash

The collision happened on May 7 on Route 41 in North Chicago. The 36-year-old Grayslake man died on Wednesday at a suburban hospital.

Police Crack Down On Distracted Driving During April Enforcement Campaign

Local agencies partnered with IDOT and ISP for statewide safety campaign in April.

Costco Bomb Threat | Human Remains At Forest Preserve | 1 ID'd In Fatal

A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs plus a closer look at the weather.

CLC Fires Faulkner | Officer Jailed In Sex Assault Case | Gas Prices Spike Again

MORNING BRIEFING: A roundup of top news stories for the far northern Chicago suburbs.

CLC Fires Employee Charged With Grooming, Solicitation Of H.S. Students: Officials

The college is now looking into its hiring procedures and has paused all in-person college and career navigation services at high schools.

4 Inmates Hospitalized In Lake County Jail Fight: Police

The fight involved about a half-dozen inmates at the Lake County Jail in Waukegan, and an investigation is underway.

Man Gets 22 Years For Shooting Dollar General Worker In Lake County

During a sentencing hearing, Lake County prosecutors pointed to pattern of violence as victim detailed lasting injuries from 2022 attack.

Lake Co. Man Charged With Grooming, Soliciting High School Students

The man provided career services to students and is also accused of inappropriate conduct with College of Lake County staff, students.

Crash Causes Major Delays On Route 120 Near Route 45

Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area for the next 30 to 45 minutes while emergency crews respond and work to clear the scene.

Police Officer Threatened To Kill Wife, Drown Children In Bathtub: Authorities

Robert J. Holbach, 48, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, faces charges in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, following his Saturday arrest.

2 Families Displaced Following Townhouse Fire

Improper disposal of smoking materials is believed to have sparked the Hainesville blaze. A firefighter sustained minor injuries.

Police Dog Helps Find Person Lost At Night In Forest Preserve: Police

Search crews battled wind and rain before the Lake County Sheriff’s K9 helped track down one of two missing individuals near Antioch.

Boy, 17, Injured In Shooting: Police

On Monday, police executed a search warrant as part of an investigation into into the Friday shooting in Gurnee.

3 Injured After Driver Hits 7 Cars In Meijer Parking Lot: Police

Authorities say a woman accidentally accelerated into multiple vehicles in the Meijer parking lot in Round Lake Beach Sunday afternoon.

Child Taken Into Protective Custody After Antioch Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

The 35-year-old Antioch man misled deputies before admitting to producing child pornography, police said.

Teen Reported Missing From Lake County Found Safe: Police

The 18-year-old was last seen leaving school, police said.

Lake County Man Convicted Of Threatening To Kill Trump, Other Officials

Trent Schneider, 58, of Winthrop Harbor, was found guilty of “making a true threat in interstate commerce to injure a person."

Pedestrian Hit By 3 Cars, Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries: Police

The collision happened Saturday night on Grand Avenue near Dilleys Road in Gurnee, police said.