Man Accused Of Calling Bomb Threat Into School Arrested: Police

The Maywood man is accused of making the bomb threat, which lead to a lockdown at Gages Lake School.

Man Detained For Fifth DUI In Crash That Killed Man, 21

The local man appeared in a video touting a program designed to keep addicts out of jail. He is currently jailed in a fatal DUI case.

Facility Where Worker Injured Has Over 20 Safety Violations: Officials

A worker became injured and trapped under pallets during a forklift incident.

Police Investigate Child Luring Report Of Student In Antioch

Police say they investigated a child luring report involving a student walking to school in Antioch and released the suspect.

Worker Injured After Becoming Stuck Under Pallets In Antioch

A worker was hospitalized after fire officials say he became trapped under a large stack of pallets.

Police Determine Attempted Kidnapping Report Is Unfounded

The Grayslake Police Department ruled the attempted kidnapping, which was reported on Jan. 26, is unfounded.

Man Dies After Falling Off Roof In Gurnee: Coroner

The 29-year-old Chicago man was working to install solar panels on the roof of a Gurnee house when he fell off, authorities said.

Lake Co. Sheriff's Office Increases Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend

Deputies will be out in full force keeping an eye out for drunken drivers.

Teen Gets 20 Years In Prison In Fatal Grayslake Shooting

Anderew Alexander entered the negotiated guilty plea on Wednesday and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Police Release Composite Sketch In Round Lake Luring Incidents

A sketch of the suspect accused of approaching juveniles in the 30 block of MacGillis Drive during the morning of Jan. 23 has been released.

Teen Accused Of Attacking Deputies During Arrest

The 17-year-old boy now faces battery charges in connection with the Sunday afternoon incident near Antioch.

Grayslake Students Urged To Walk Together After Kidnapping Attempt

An investigation into the attempted kidnapping, was reported late Friday afternoon in Grayslake, is ongoing, police said Monday.

Police Investigate Luring Incidents In Round Lake

Authorities responded to two separate reports of luring incidents that happened at about 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday.

Jury Convicts Round Lake Man Of Fatally Shooting Man, 77, In The Head In Fox Lake

A jury late Monday convicted the Round Lake man in the fatal shooting.

Funds Raised For Funeral For Father Of 3 Killed In Head-On Crash In Round Lake

The community is raising money to pay for the funeral expenses.

Round Lake Man Faces Charges In Online Puppy Scam

The 41-year-old man is accused of posting online advertisements for puppies he did not have and stealing money from residents.

Public Dashboards Show Suicide, Overdose Deaths In Lake County

Both dashboards incorporate data from 2020 and will be updated on a weekly basis as investigatory information is available.

Snowmobile Goes Through Ice Near Antioch

A rider was uninjured and escaped from the water after a snowmobile fell through the ice on a Chain O'Lakes channel.

Antioch Hot Dog Restaurant Temporarily Closes After Fire

A fire damaged Old Chicago Red Hots, 573 Route 173 in Antioch, Saturday evening.

Open Bottle Of Liquor Found In Car After Head-On Crash: Police

Three people were injured, including one person who suffered critical injuries, in the collision on Route 12 in Volo Sunday night.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Head-On, 3-Vehicle Crash In Round Lake

A 47-year-old Wheeling man was killed in the collision on Route 60 and Bacon Road Tuesday morning.

Human Trafficking Candlelight Vigil Held In Lake County

The vigil will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.

Man Accused Of Providing Fentanyl-Laced Pills That Killed Man, 33

The 29-year-old Volo man now faces a drug-induced homicide charge in connection with the 33-year-old man's death.

Round Lake Beach Woman Charged In Connection With Death Of Boy

The Richmond Township boy died at a McHenry hospital on Wednesday, authorities said.

Antioch Man Shoots At Delivery Driver: Police

No one was injured in the incident, which happened over the weekend in Antioch.

Grayslake Police Find Person Fatally Shot In Hotel

Authorities believe the fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

State Suspends Gurnee Doctor's License

The Gurnee doctor was sentenced to federal prison for prescribing opioids to patients without a visit.

Police Called To Grayslake Home For 'Suspicious' Package: Police

The package was delivered to a home in the 300 block of Sommerset Drive Thursday morning.

1 In Custody After Lake Co. Vehicle Heists, Crash

A man is accused of taking part in the vehicle heists, which occurred Friday in Lake County.

Dad Who Drowned 3 Young Kids In Bathtub Pleads Guilty

Jason Karels will be sentenced to automatic life in prison for the guilty pleas on the first-degree homicide charges.

Arrest Made After Pregnant Woman Murdered, Left On Side Of Road: Cops

A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with the strangulation of Megan Lewis, whose body was found along Hunt Club Road, police said.

New Lake County K-9 Tasked With Investigating Child Porn Cases

K-9 investigator Grip, a 1.5-year-old yellow lab, recently joined the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.

No Arrests Made After Woman's Body Found On Side Of Road: Police

The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman whose body was found dumped on the side of a Lake County road this past week.

Drunken Driver Thought She Was At Home When Arrested For Nearly Striking Construction Worker: Authorities

A woman thought she was at home when she was arrested in a construction zone in Antioch after nearly striking a construction worker whil ...

Officer Saved Driver From Burning Vehicle That Hit Her Squad Car: Cops

The Gurnee Police Department officer is expected to receive a Life Saving Award at an upcoming village board meeting.

Woman Murdered, Dumped On Side Of Lake County Road: Sheriff's Office

A passerby noticed a body laying on the side of the road Wednesday in Old Mill Creek. Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.

Police Shoot At Man Who Points Crossbow At Them: Authorities

The 25-year-old Antioch man was not hit by the gunfire, authorities said.

Waukegan Man Sentenced To 99 Years In Prison For Restaurant Slaying

Jose Medina was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the slaying of a man in the parking lot of a Waukegan restaurant.

Drunken Driver 'Purposefully' Collides With Squad Car: Police

The officer driving the squad car was seriously injured and remains hospitalized.

What Are You Thankful For?: Local Man Appreciates 'New Day'

Patch and T-Mobile teamed up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience. What are you thankful for?