Cardiac Event Led To Fatal Crash Near Van Patten Woods: Coroner

Arkadius Knych, 49, of Streamwood suffered a cardiac event before his vehicle left the roadway near Van Patten Woods, authorities said.

D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher

D128 plans mandatory reporting training and a new campus safety position following a settled lawsuit involving former teacher Parker Rohde.

Coroner IDs Man Who Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park

Asdrubal Guifarro Munoz, 45, was pulled from Lake Michigan by bystanders Sunday and later pronounced dead, authorities said.

Man Found Dead In Car At Libertyville Religious Center

A Waukegan man was found dead Sunday morning as people arrived for Mass at Marytown, authorities said.

Libertyville Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Materials

Kyle Ranallo, 27, pleaded guilty to disseminating and possessing child sexual abuse material, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said.

Man Dies After Jumping From Shoreline Rocks Into Lake Michigan At Illinois Beach State Park: Report

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Fox 32 reported.

Woman Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Lake County sheriff’s detectives say electronic devices seized from the 25-year-old woman’s home contained illegal images.

Lake County Data Center Moratorium Moves Forward

Proposed eight-month pause would give officials time to study impacts and develop regulations.

Vernon Hills Youth Hitting Coach Arrested In Sexual Abuse Case

Eduardo “Eddie” Acosta-Gonzalez surrendered to police Monday after being charged with multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Semi Taking Curve 'Too Fast' Tips Over On I-94, Snarls Traffic: Police

The semi truck driver was not injured in the collision near Gurnee earlier this week.

Former Mundelein Trustee Charged With DUI Days After Resigning

Jennifer Grieco also pleaded guilty to a DUI stemming from a 2025 Libertyville crash and was sentenced to probation

Lake Co. Man Among 2 College Cyclists Killed In Tennessee Crash

Haylan Engdahl, a Milligan University sophomore, was killed Wednesday when a vehicle struck a group of cyclists during a training ride.

Fundraiser Launched For Mom Who Died Saving Son In River

Family seeks help with funeral costs and immediate expenses after 31-year-old Angelina Khalimendik drowned Sunday at Independence Grove.

Felon Accused Of Battering Wife Multiple Times At Six Flags Great America

Prosecutors said the Gurnee park attack happened in front of visitors and employees, with some incidents captured on surveillance video.

Coroner IDs Woman, 31, Who Drowned After Rescuing Son From River: Authorities

The 31-year-old woman became submerged after helping her son reach safety in the Des Plaines River, authorities said.

Woman Dies After Trying To Help Son In Des Plaines River

Lake County Forest Preserves police and coroner are investigating the drowning near Libertyville.

Family Renews Call For Charges In Fatal Mundelein Police Shooting

Lake County coroner’s inquest ruled Mary Alice Love’s death a homicide, but no criminal charges have been filed.

2 Rescued From Partially Submerged Car In Mundelein

Firefighters pulled two occupants from a vehicle that drove into a culvert and stream amid heavy rainfall Sunday.

Lake Co. Man Dies After E-Scooter Crash On Route 41 In Gurnee

Domingo Ocampo, 60, was riding along the shoulder when a wheel broke loose from a trailer and struck him, authorities said.

Girl, 11, Hospitalized After Near-Drowning At Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

The child was conscious when firefighters arrived Saturday afternoon and is expected to survive, authorities said.

Missing Evanston Man Found Dead Near Libertyville: Officials

Authorities found the missing Evanston man dead along the Des Plaines River after an extensive search in Lake County.

Multi-Agency Search Underway For Missing Person Near Libertyville

Libertyville police deployed a drone after responding to a mutual aid request from the Lake County Forest Preserve Police.

Coroner’s Jury Rules Mundelein Police Shooting Death Of Mary Alice Love A Homicide

The ruling comes as Love’s family calls for criminal charges against the officer, according to media reports.

Missing Man Allegedly Beaten, Dismembered; 2 Charged With Murder After Blood, Saw Recovered From Home: Police

Investigators say Ruslan Furman was killed in November 2025 and that his remains have not been recovered.

Libertyville Man Sentenced For Threatening Federal Judges

James LeBuhn received six months in prison after admitting he mailed letters warning judges to "be careful" alongside photos of ammunition.

Retired Priest Who Served At Libertyville Church Accused Of Decades-Old Abuse

The Archdiocese of Chicago said the allegation against Rev. Thomas Conde involves a minor at a Sauk Village parish more than 20 years ago.

3 Accused Of Intentionally Setting Bar On Fire

Three men have been arrested in connection with the blaze at Social Pub during the early morning hours of July 17.

Beloved Lake County Courthouse Dog Hitch Dies After Years Of Service

Hitch helped thousands of victims, court participants and visitors while providing comfort and support at the courthouse, officials said.

Man Charged After Social Media Posts Referenced School Shootings, Bombings

Ryan Kang, 26, faces two counts of falsely making a terrorist threat.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In North Chicago Stabbing

The stabbing happened early Sunday in the area of 10th Street and Adams Street in North Chicago.

Suspicious Suitcase Prompts Road Closure Near Libertyville Gas Station

Authorities determine the unattended bag posed no danger after an investigation.

Moped Driver, Passenger Critically Injured In Lake County Crash

A car collided with the moped Sunday afternoon in Wadsworth, police said.

Man Arrested In Waukegan Car Show Shooting, Charged With Attempted Murder

Police say the shooting was a targeted attack at the downtown festival.

District 70 Fires Teacher Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material

Marshall Sheffer is accused of creating AI-generated explicit images involving current and former students.

2 Teens Injured, 1 Critically, In Libertyville E-Bike Crash

Two girls were riding the e-bike when it was struck by an SUV on Milwaukee Avenue Tuesday night, police said.

Mundelein Residents Demand Answers After Fatal Police Shooting of Mary Alice Love

Critics are questioning the response to a mental health call as a Mundelein officer remains on leave during investigation.

D70 School Board To Consider Firing Teacher Accused Of Secretly Recording Students

Marshall Sheffer is accused of recording students, creating sexually explicit AI-generated images.

Shooting At Classic Car Fest In Lake County Under Investigation: Police

Police described the shooting as an isolated incident.

ICE Agents Arrest 2 Outside Waukegan Plant: Officials

An Illinois immigrant rights organization reported the arrests at Thermoflex Corporation on Wednesday.

Man Fatally Shot In Mundelein Apartment Identified; Accused Killer Detained

Herbert Lomax, 48, died after being shot multiple times inside a Deepwoods Drive apartment Tuesday, authorities said.