Warning Signals Active Before Grayslake Woman Was Fatally Struck by Train: Officials

Witnesses told investigators the crossing lights and bells were operating when the 60-year-old bicyclist entered the tracks.

3 Men At Bachelor Party Rescued After Drifting From Rental Boat During Swim: Police

Deputies patrolling Petite Lake came to their rescue Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.

Mother Charged After Boy, 4, Left Alone Dies In House Fire: Prosecutors

The Lakemoor woman is accused of leaving her 4-year-old boy home alone for 20 hours. The boy died in a March 23 house fire.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Fatal Shooting In Round Lake Beach

Coroner says 31-year-old Kevin Rodriguez-Ruiz died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Bachelor Party Guests Rescued From Lake After Drinking, Sheriff Says

“Three young adults who had been drinking and were not wearing life jackets could have lost their lives,” the sheriff said.

Mother Charged 25 Years After Newborn Found Dead In Dumpster: Prosecutors

A Round Lake Beach woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2001 death of an infant found in a Dumpster.

3 Charged After Armed Knife Attack At Park: Police

Three suspects are accused of chasing, assaulting and threatening victims with knives.

Man Dies After Boat Crashes Into Lake Michigan Break Wall

The 66-year-old man was among six people aboard the boat involved in a late-night crash on Lake Michigan, authorities said.

Lake Co. Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Threatening Trump, Public Officials

Federal prosecutors said Trent Schneider posted violent threats online and later threatened to burn down a Lake County courthouse.

Coroner IDs Lake County Boy, 15, Who Drowned In Pistakee Lake

Brian Monzanga was boating with friends when he went underwater Monday evening and did not resurface, police said.

Grayslake Woman Dies Months After Injuries Suffered In Kildeer Crash

Joan Smagacz, 73, suffered multiple fractures in the Feb. 20 head-on collision at Route 22 and Quentin Road.

Grayslake Man Gets Life In Prison In Fatal Stabbing

Jesus Vargas was convicted of fatally stabbing Brian Mahdee more than 40 times in 2022.

Handyman Earns Elderly Woman's Trust, Swindles Her Out Of $150K: Police

Harold A. Boyle is accused of accessing a 77-year-old woman’s accounts and stealing funds over a three-month period, officials say.

Missing Lake County Man Found Safe: Police

Aaron S. Hallstrom, 45, has been located, police said Monday morning. He was reported missing on Sunday.

Libertyville Teacher Accused of Creating AI Explicit Images To Remain In Custody

Marshall Sheffer, 44, now faces eight felony counts of child pornography following his arrest Friday, authorities said.

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.