Charge Filed In Hit-And-Run That Killed Pregnant Mundelein Mother

Rosalinda Vaca, 49, of Waukegan, is expected to make her initial court appearance Wednesday in Lake County Circuit Court.

Trial Underway For Former Waukegan Police Officer Dante Salinas Charged In 2020 Shooting Of Marcellis Stinnette

Salinas also shot and injured Stinnette's girlfriend, Tafarra Williams, after they tried to speed away from a traffic stop.

Coroner Works To ID 1 Killed In Fiery Crash Over The Weekend In Lake County: Coroner

The collision happened at about 12:05 p.m. on Sunday in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Mundelein Woman Dies In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Coroner

The woman was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene Saturday night in Waukegan.

Child Sexual Predator Accused Of Parking Near Schools With 'Giant Teddy Bear' In Truck: Prosecutors

The McHenry man faces new charges following the incidents reported in Vernon Hills in recent days.

Man Accused Of Scamming Elderly Woman Wanted On Warrant: Courts

The 55-year-old Wheeling man failed to appear for a court appearance this past week.

Claims Of Lake County Sheriff's Office Working With ICE Are False, Police Say

A post circulating on social media claims the sheriff's office "signed agreements with ICE." This is not true, police say.

Former Navy Sailor Sentenced To 12 Years For Terrorist Plot To Attack Naval Station Great Lakes

Xuanyu Harry Pang, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in China, moved to the U.S. in 1998, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2022.

Man Who Critically Injured Girl, 8, In 2024 Stabbing Has Been Sentenced

The 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison in connection with the 2024 stabbing in Beach Park.

Suburban Man Targets Elderly Woman, Scams Her Out Of $27,000

Police in Vernon Hills investigated the scam, which they believe others have fallen victim to, according to authorities.

K9 Simba Helps Track Down Man Accused In Possible Kidnapping

The man fled police in Wisconsin following a domestic-related dispute early on Monday.

ICE Reports In North Suburbs | Man Trapped Under Vehicle Dies | Man, 30, Still Missing

​Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Police Officer Injured In Mundelein House Fire

The blaze broke out Tuesday morning at a home in the 500 block of Shady Lane.

Coroner IDs Man Who Died After Becoming Trapped Underneath Vehicle

The 56-year-old man was performing maintenance work on the vehicle when it rolled backward over him, according to the coroner's office.

Flash Bang Grenades Used In Training, Daily ICE Stings To Begin From IL Naval Base: Sources

Daily early morning stings are expected to start soon as Department of Homeland Security uses the base as a hub for immigration operations.

'Unsettling' Presence Of ICE Agents At Great Lakes Naval Base: Leaders Urge Residents To Know Their Rights

Federal agents are expected to be "fully assembled" in the Chicago area on Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Toddler, Man Hit By Vehicle Near Green Oaks: Fire Officials

The incident happened at Route 176 and Ashford Drive on Sunday afternoon.

Pretrial Release Granted For Man Accused Of Performing Lewd Act Near Libertyville School

Victor A. Rodriguez, 31, was taken into custody on Aug. 12 and has since been released from jail.

Coroner IDs Navy Recruit Who Died In Fatal Shooting At Great Lakes Naval Station

Preliminary results from an autopsy show Kayshawn Wilkerson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities.

Navy Recruit Dies After Incident At Firing Range At Great Lakes Naval Station: Coroner

An investigation into the "circumstances surrounding the incident is underway," officials told Patch Thursday.

2 Children At Unlicensed Home Daycare During Drug Probe, Search: Authorities

DCFS is investigating whether an unlicensed daycare was being run out of a North Chicago home, DCFS officials said Wednesday.

Car Crashes Into Building In Libertyville: Police

The collision happened Saturday morning at a strip mall in Libertyville.

DCFS Notified After Police Learn Meth Being Sold Out Of Home With Daycare: Authorities

Delwin L. Hodge, 27, of North Chicago, faces drugs charges following a Lake County Sheriff's Office investigation.

Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge In Fatal Crash That Killed Son, 5

The 25-year-old Zion man is accused of driving while under the influence of cannabis. The collision happened in Beach Park in November 2024.

Police Nab Gurnee Burglar Still At Scene Of Crime: Police

Authorities do not believe the 31-year-old man was involved in a series of other burglaries at businesses that happened this week.

Cash Registers Pulled From Stores As Burglaries Target 15 Businesses In Gurnee: Police

The Gurnee Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday.

Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Hit-And-Run Collision

Authorities are continuing to investigate the hit-and-run collision.

Coroner IDs Boy, 14, Who Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park

The body of the 14-year-old boy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was found in Lake Michigan Friday morning, authorities said.

Teen Motorcyclist Dead In Hit-And-Run: Police

The 19-year-old man was killed in the hit-and-run crash in Beach Park over the weekend, authorities said.

14-Year-Old Believed Dead After Disappearing Into Water At Beach In Lake County

The boy was knocked by a wave into the water Tuesday afternoon at the park.

Round Lake Motorcyclist Dies In Green Oaks Crash

The collision happened on Route 176 at Bradley Road Friday afternoon.

Police Look For Thieves Who Burglarized Several Cars In Libertyville

The incidents happened during the early morning hours Friday in Libertyville.

Man, 19, Killed In North Chicago Shooting Identified: Coroner

The man was found with a gunshot wound inside a North Chicago home early Saturday.

Lake County Man Accused Of Disseminating Child Porn

John C. Dressel, of the Mundelein area, faces charges for possessing and disseminating child pornography.

Missing Man Found Dead Under Dock In Marina: Coroner

John Staggs, 76, of Chicago, was found dead in Winthrop Harbor Saturday, according to authorities.

Deputies Find Teen Struggling In Water On Chain O' Lakes, Help Bring Her Back To Her Boat: Police

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine unit was out patrolling lakes over the Fourth of July weekend.

Lake County Man Faces Charges For Possessing Child Porn

Sergio Guillen, of the 3000 block of Gabriel Avenue in Zion, has been arrested and faces charges in Lake County.

Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital After Crystal Lake Crash: Police

A sports utility vehicle collided with a motorcycle at Heritage Road and Main Street in Crystal Lake on Monday afternoon.

Coroner IDs Woman, 33, Killed In 3-Vehicle DUI Collision In Lake County

Authorities believe an Addision man was driving while under the influence when he caused the crash that killed one and injured others.

No Injuries Reported In Shooting In Six Flags Parking Lot: Police

The shooting happened Monday night at the popular theme park in Gurnee, police said.