Two Men Enter Home, Assault Resident In Dispute Over Money: Blotter

Charges of drug dealing, drunken driving, battery and criminal damage at a golf course accompany recent arrests by Lake Forest police.

Navigating the Trust Act: Balancing Local Enforcement + Migrant Rights

Seeking Experts to Illuminate the Act's Effects on Law Enforcement and Migrants - Join Our Show's Dialogue

Waukegan Cop Charged With Felony Over Assault On Handcuffed Suspect

Richard Tabisz faces charges after his colleagues reported the incident, which was caught on camera, authorities said.

Lake Forest at a Crossroads: Proactive Measures Needed

Drawing Lessons from Woodstock's Experience, Lake Forest Faces the Need for Preparedness Amidst Potential Migrant Arrivals

Deputy Near DUI Crash Injured By Another Drunken Driver, Police Say

A Waukegan man crashed into a Lake County Sheriff's Office squad car after an earlier one-car crash with critical injuries in Lake Forest.

Explosions Reported During Lake Forest Garage Fire

Firefighters extinguished a burning garage Monday evening in east Lake Forest.

'Large Amounts' Of Cocaine, Weed Leads To Charges For Fleeing Couple

Police said a Skokie man and a Highwood woman fled the scene of a crash with multiple injuries Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest.

Bank Robber Uses Note In Heist Of Waukegan Fifth Third Bank: FBI

Have you seen this man? The FBI wants to talk to him about a bank robbery.

7 Sex Offenders In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: 2023 Safety Map

All but one registered sex offender in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are compliant with registration requirements, according to state police.

Woman Killed By Metra Train She Thought Was Stopping In North Chicago

The 57-year-old was trying to cross the tracks when she was struck by an express train Monday morning, according to the coroner's office.

Florida Man's 'Grandchild' Scam Thwarted In Lake Forest, Police Say

Authorities said a 22-year-old falsely claiming to be the grandson of an elderly Lake Forest resident was taken into custody Thursday.

Victim Of Alleged Murder-For-Hire Identified By Coroner's Office

Cecilia Cuahua-Zopiyactle, a 33-year-old originally from Veracruz, Mexico, was fatally shot by a man hired by her ex, authorities said.

1 Dead In Rollover Crash Near Lake Bluff

A semi collided with a pickup truck near Waukegan Road and Muir Avenue Saturday morning.

Man Shot By SWAT Team While Holding Woman At Knifepoint Jailed: Cops

The 33-year-old Round Lake man was reportedly using cocaine and hallucinating as he held a knife to the woman's neck.

3rd Man Charged In Murder For Hire Plot, Mastermind Stays Jailed: Cops

A jealous ex, paid triggerman and getaway driver have all been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder, authorities said.

Ex Charged With Murder-For-Hire In Slaying Of North Chicago Woman

After a break-up, a 35-year-old hired a fellow Waukegan man to kill his former partner, cops say. Both face first-degree murder charges.

Waukegan Pair Illegally Ran Guns In Lake, Cook County: AG

Cesar Morales and Augustin Prado are accused of illegally selling and delivery guns, some which were stolen over a three-month period.

Public Weighs In on E-Scooters at Lake Forest City Council Meeting

A Community at a Crossroads

Act Now, Don't Wait for a Tragedy:

Preventing Child Injuries and Fatalities Starts with Recognizing the Dangers of Scooters on Sidewalks in Lake Forest Illinois

2 Hospitalized When Drunken Barrington Man Runs Light, Crash: Blotter

Disorderly conduct charge for throwing property into the street, 73-year-old trespasses after ban from business: Lake Forest Police Blotter

The Silent Dilemma: Lake Forest's Leaders Caught Between Homelessness

Local Officials Face the Double Bind of Addressing Homelessness While Navigating the Risk of Public Admonishment from Progressive's

4 Carjackers Beat Uber Driver, Steal Mercedes In Beach Park

Detectives are looking for a group of men who were picked up in Zion around midnight, according to the sheriff's office.

Lake Bluff Man, 22, Was High During Hit-And-Run Crashes: Blotter

Wanted man calls cops to turn himself in; 911 call about bad driver leads to DUI arrest: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Driver Flashes Gun; Financial Exploitation Of Seniors: Blotter

Drunken driver accidentally arrives at police station; cops pose as teen girl to target predators: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Eric Rinehart Should Resign as Lake County State's Attorney:

An Examination of his Lenient Stance on Serious Crimes, Illustrated by the Zachary I. Dubofsky Case

Gun-Running Gang Member Fired At ATF Agents During Waukegan Raid: Cops

The 29-year-old was charged with attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon in the "violent attack."

Sheriff's Deputy Saves Life Of Motorcyclist After Green Oaks Crash

A Skokie man was critically injured after a Gurnee woman failed to yield on a left turn while behind the wheel of a van, authorities said.

Woman Killed In Crash; Heroin Found In SUV By Waukegan Police: Reports

The SUV was involved in a rollover that damaged four vehicles at a car dealership, according to reports.

Man Accused Of Planning Sex With Child In Lake Forest Indicted

Authorities said 65-year-old David Randon thought he was meeting up with a 15-year-old girl — but it turned out to be an undercover cop.

Cyclist, 36, Dies After Being Struck By Car On Route 41: Coroner

The Beach Park man was pronounced dead in the North Chicago crash. The driver remained on scene, authorities said.

Registered Sex Offender Detected With Automated License Plate Readers

A convicted child sex offender who lives in Libertyville was spotted driving around the Lake Forest Academy campus, police said.

Waukegan Volleyball Coach, School Counselor Dies In Shooting: Police

Niolis Collazo, 23, died in a weekend shooting and worked as a counselor with middle school girls and as a boys' volleyball coach.

Tesla Driver With 6 Times Limit Rear-Ends Jeep In Lake Forest: Blotter

Willow Springs man charged over use of methadone prior to crash, Vernon Hills teen accused of drunken driving: Lake Forest Police Blotter

Driver Drag Racing At Nearly 100 MPH Before Killing 78-Year-Old: Cops

A Waukegan man was indicted last week in connection with a fatal October 2022 traffic crash in Beach Park.

Hit-And-Run Driver Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Waukegan, Police Say

The car involved had been reported stolen earlier Saturday night and found abandoned early Sunday morning.

Drowning Cause Of Death For Seamus Gray: Coroner

The 21-year-old Navy recruit went missing near Lake Michigan after leaving a bar last month. Utility workers found his body Wednesday.

Lake Forest High School Students Walk Out In Gun Violence Protest

The student-led demonstration in favor of increased gun regulations was part of a nationwide protests coordinated by Students Demand Action.

Missing Sailor Seamus Gray Was In Apparent 'Tragic Accident,' Mom Says

As the search for the missing 21-year-old continues, Kerry Gray "will not sleep until I have answers as to where my son is."

Search For Missing Sailor Seamus Gray Shifts South Along Lake Michigan

NCIS investigators are aiding the search for the 21-year-old U.S. Navy servicemember, last seen Saturday morning near Waukegan harbor.

Missing Sailor Seamus Gray Went To Lakefront After Waukegan Bar: Video

The missing 21-year-old U.S. Navy servicemember, who is stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, has not been seen since Saturday morning.