Here's an update on the top stories from the northern Illinois suburbs for Thursday.
From a Chocolate Fest in Long Grove to a Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich, here's what's happening May 15-17 in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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.
Also check out U of I Extension Master Gardeners' Plant Sale on the Grayslake Patch calendar
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation selects 2,500 students nationwide for $2,500 awards. Winners were announced Wednesday.
You won’t want to miss U of I Extension Master Gardeners' Plant Sale on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Officials say automated system mistakenly linked novelty plate to parked TV car replica.
Xonita made stops in Round Lake Beach and Waukegan in recent weeks.
The complex is expected to be open for the spring 2027 seasons.
And on the Grayslake Patch calendar - U of I Extension Master Gardeners' Plant Sale
And check out U of I Extension Master Gardeners' Plant Sale on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Make time for Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Be sure to catch Firearms & Ammo Auction on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Local agencies partnered with IDOT and ISP for statewide safety campaign in April.
A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs plus a closer look at the weather.
CLC students earn while they learn in a new public safety apprenticeship, gaining experience, a degree and a pathway to career growth.
Beckom had been the interim since September 2025.
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The college is now looking into its hiring procedures and has paused all in-person college and career navigation services at high schools.
The popular distillery could move from Green Oaks to Mundelein.
The fight involved about a half-dozen inmates at the Lake County Jail in Waukegan, and an investigation is underway.
During a sentencing hearing, Lake County prosecutors pointed to pattern of violence as victim detailed lasting injuries from 2022 attack.
The man provided career services to students and is also accused of inappropriate conduct with College of Lake County staff, students.
Families with kids ages 3–5 can get unlimited free visits through May 31 as opening weekend kicks off in Gurnee.
Forecast maps from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center show northern Illinois near the southern edge of the aurora visibility zone.
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.
State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passes bill to keep plastic contaminants out of our water and environment.
Radar indicated rotation near Lake Villa as the storm moved east at about 45 mph, the National Weather Service said.
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The Lake County Home Show returns to the Lake County Fairgrounds with Free Admission and Parking for One Weekend Only, April 25 & 26
Robert J. Holbach, 48, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, faces charges in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, following his Saturday arrest.
Improper disposal of smoking materials is believed to have sparked the Hainesville blaze. A firefighter sustained minor injuries.
Search crews battled wind and rain before the Lake County Sheriff’s K9 helped track down one of two missing individuals near Antioch.
College of Lake County (CLC) Board of Trustees announces its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1.
The program includes 30 projects across Lake County, with new roundabouts, path expansions and major resurfacing work planned for 2026.
Area schools were placed on a soft lockdown.
Former Super Kmart site on Rollins Road is being cleared to make way for a 148,570‑square‑foot Target store.
On Monday, police executed a search warrant as part of an investigation into into the Friday shooting in Gurnee.