Lake Forest Firefighters Extinguish Overnight Commercial Fire

Firefighters found a smoking dumpster and an active sprinkler system after a late-night alarm.

Man In Serious Condition After Driving Onto Train Tracks: Police

A driver was hospitalized in serious condition after driving onto tracks in Lake Forest and being struck by a freight train, police said.

Lake Forest Approves Drone Pilot To Speed Police, Fire Emergency Response

A roof-mounted drone at the Public Safety Building is expected to deliver live video to responders in under 70 seconds.

Lake Forest Police On Patrol For DUIs This Labor Day

During the Labor Day holiday period in 2024, 170 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S., officials said.

1 Dead, 1 Jumps From Window During Lake Forest House Fire

One resident escaped the fire by jumping from a second-story window, the fire department said.

Woman Killed In Crash While Crossing The Street In Lake Forest: Report

The driver who struck the 68-year-old Deerfield woman said he did not see her in the street, according to police.

Man Found Dead Along Shoreline In Lake Forest

Local authorities located the body of a man along the shoreline of Lake Michigan on Monday morning.

Family Pets Rescued From Burning Lake Forest Home

Firefighters saved a family's three pets after a fire broke out in the attic of their Lake Forest home.

Man Sunken Waist-Deep In Muddy Ravine Rescued In Lake Forest

A 20-year-old man was rescued after he became stuck in a muddy ravine after rainy weather in Lake Forest, according to the fire department.

Body Of Former 'Home Alone' House Owner Found In Nature Preserve: Lake County Coroner

John Abendshein, of Lake Forest, was arrested on suspicion of possession of child sexual abuse material last week.

Former Owner Of 'Home Alone' House Charged With Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police

Lake Forest resident John Abendshien faces seven felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse material, police said.

Lake Forest Police Unveil New Portal Showing Reported Incidents Across City

Residents can now view selected police incidents citywide through a new online map designed to protect privacy.

Electric Scooter The Suspected Cause Of Lake Forest House Fire

A house fire appeared to have originated from a charging electric scooter, according to the Lake Forest Fire Department.

Resident Rescued From Burning Home In Lake Forest

The Lake Forest Fire Department extinguished a house fire Friday morning.

Firefighters Extinguish Residential Fire Blazing At Lake Forest Home

The Lake Forest Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Friday morning.

Lake Bluff Issues Warning About Scammers Pretending To Be Sheriff's Office

Scammers claiming to be the Lake County Sheriff's Office are attempting to solicit money from Lake Bluff residents, officials say.

Lake Forest Warns About Email Scam Circulating

Residents and contractors in Lake Forest were warned about a recent email scam circulating in the city.

Overall Crime Decreased By 14% in Lake Forest In 2025: State Police

Overall, crime decreased in Lake Forest in 2025, according to data from the Illinois State Police.

3 Injured After Car Flips Over On I-94 In Lake County: Police

The collision happened on I-94 Saturday afternoon.

Pet Killed In Car Vs Pedestrian Crash In Lake Forest

A woman who was walking her dog in Lake Forest Thursday afternoon was struck by a car, authorities said.

Lake County Man Posted Death Threat Against Trump: Feds

A Lake County man was arrested Monday on suspicion of making death threats against President Donald Trump online.

Lithium-Ion Battery Starts Garbage Truck Fire At Lake Forest Facility

A lithium-ion battery that was thrown away sparked a fire inside a garbage truck in Lake Forest, according to the fire department.

Construction At New Lake Forest Police Department HQ To Start Soon

The total cost for the new Lake Forest Police Department building project is expected to be more than $25 million.

2 Hospitalized After Semi Drives On Top Of Car On I-94

A semi-tractor-trailer struck a center median and came to rest on top of a passenger vehicle, according to Lake Forest authorities.

Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle In Lake Forest: Police

The driver of the construction vehicle was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to police.

8-Foot Waves, Dangerous Currents Will Impact Lake Forest Beaches

Forecasters predicted 8-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.

Woman Who Was Choked, Beaten Found In Roadway In Lake County: Police

Police arrested a man in Lake Forest who is believed to have punched and choked a woman until she was unconscious.

Woman Slashed In Hand, Choked By Suspect In Lake Bluff Apartment

According to the county sheriff, a seemingly intoxicated man brandished a knife and slashed a woman before choking her Wednesday night.

Police Up DUI Patrols Leading Up To Independence Day In Lake Forest

This summer, law enforcement in Lake Forest and Lake County is keeping its eyes peeled for impaired and distracted driving.

Passenger Ejected From Car In Rollover Crash In Lake Forest: Report

A single vehicle rollover crash hospitalized at least three people and shut down northbound Route 41 early Tuesday morning in Lake Forest.

Sheriff To Up Traffic Safety Enforcement For Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, law enforcement will be on the lookout for traffic safety violations in Lake County.

Lake Forest Arsonist Found Guilty In Court

A Highland Park man involved in a fatal Fort Sheridan beach fight was found guilty of committing arson while out on bail in 2022.

2 Kilograms Of Cocaine Seized In Lake Forest Drug Bust

Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Lake Forest with more than two kilograms of cocaine in a car, law enforcement said.

Man Killed In Train Collision In Lake Forest Identified

A man who was struck and killed by a freight train in Lake Forest this week was identified by the Lake County Coroner.

Lake Forest Doctor Evades $1.6M In Taxes: DOJ

The doctor hid assets by transferring money from his U.S. bank accounts to accounts in India, according to the Department of Justice.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Lake Forest

Lake Forest police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a freight train Friday afternoon.

Waukegan Man Uploaded Staggering Amount Of Child Porn Online: Sheriff

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, authorities discovered hundreds of pictures and videos of children as young as toddlers.

Sailor Pleads Guilty To Plotting Attack On Great Lakes Navy Station

A former Navy sailor pleaded guilty to working with an Iranian military group to plan an attack on Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago.

Homeless Man Arrested After 4-Hour Standoff In Lake Bluff

A man living in a tent on a commercial property in Lake Bluff threatened deputies enforcing a court-ordered eviction, law enforcement said.

20-Year-Old Wrong Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 41

A wrong way driver was killed in a head-on crash on Route 41 in Lake Bluff, according to authorities.