Teen Flown To The Hospital After Shooting In Waukegan

A teenager was flown to the hospital by a medical helicopter after he was shot near Yeoman Park in Waukegan Tuesday afternoon.

Lake County Government: Public Works Online Bill Pay Maintenance

The Lake County Public Works online bill pay will be unavailable on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 3-4 p.m. due to system maintenance. If ...

Lake County Government: Man Operating Riding Mower Critically Injured When Struck By Car

On October 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lake County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a traffic crash with injuries at Route 59 a ...

Lake County Government: Junior High Student Battered Walking To Bus Stop

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where a junior high school student was approached and battered in Unincorp ...

Lake County Government: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive To Close For Repairs To Railroad Crossing

he Union Pacific Railway has notified LCDOT it will be closing the railroad crossing on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at the Union Pacifi ...

Lake County Government: Wildwood Water System Water Tower

Lake County Public Works (LCPW) will be constructing a new water tower at 18534 W. Gages Lake Road.

Lake County Government: Sheriff John D. Idleburg Introduces Jail's New ‘Community Bridge Program'

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce the creation of a new jail reentry program, designed to assist inmates that have been re ...

Lake County Government: Temporary Water Shut-Off At Lake County Jail On Oct. 19

As Lake County Facilities continues to modernize equipment at the Lake County Jail, there will be a preplanned shut-off of the water on ...

Lake County Government: Temporary Water Shut-Off At Lake County Jail

As Lake County Facilities continues to modernize equipment at the Lake County Jail, there will be a preplanned shut-off of the water on ...

Libertyville-Area Unemployment Rate Worsens In August: Feds

The Lake County unemployment rate worsened by a noticeable margin during the late summer.

Military Recruiter Pleads Not Guilty In Child Porn Case

James R. Wallace, 35, of Rolling Meadows, surrendered to authorities after a warrant for his arrest was issued in August.

Lake County Government: Man Attempts To Escape Twice, From Courthouse And Jail

On October 5, 2021, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Anthony J. Cauley, 29, was attending a court hearing in the Lake County Criminal Courtho ...

Algonquin School District Says Board Members Have Faced Threats Over COVID-19 Plans

The president of the board for Algonquin-based School District 300 said employees and board members in the district have faced threats.

K9 Officer Helps Track Down Stolen Tesla: Police

Dax, a Lake County Sheriff's Office police dog, assisted in a search early Saturday, which led to the arrest of two teens.

Man Opens Fire At Waukegan Shoe Carnival: Police

A woman was shot over the weekend after a man pulled a gun and fired shots at the shoe store in Waukegan, witnesses and police said.

Lake County Government: Lake County Art Program Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

As part of "Art in Public Places," Lake County Government celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with its newest exhibit titled GENERACIONES ...

Village Of Libertyville: Pink Patches For Breast Cancer Awareness

During the month of October, Libertyville Police Officers will have the option to wear a pink uniform patch in support of Breast Cancer ...

Back Rent On Rise In Lake County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Lake County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Rep. Bos to Serve on Human Trafficking Task Force

State Representative Chris Bos was recently selected to serve on the Human Trafficking Task Force.

Libertyville-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Lake County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Adlai Stevenson III, Former Illinois Senator, Dies At 90

Stevenson, an Illinois democratic senator from 1970 until 1981, died from dementia in his North Side home Monday, according to his son.

‘You Are Not Alone': Veterans Assistance Commission Tells Lake County Veterans Following Fall Of Afghanistan

The VACLC said that veterans might be questioning the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made.

Lake County Government: St. Mary's Road To Close For 21 Days

See the latest announcement from the Lake County Government.

Rep. Bos Bill Supporting Students with Disabilities Becomes Law

HB 3359 ensures students with developmental disabilities will be able to have their personal support workers at their sides in higher ed.

1 Seriously Injured In Stabbing In Car On I-94

A Naperville woman was arrested in connection with the stabbing.

Rep. Bos Picked for Critical Task Force Assignments

Rep. Bos was recently selected to serve on task forces addressing transportation and individuals with disabilities.

Lake Co. Apartment Building Uninhabitable Following Fire

Fire officials said an apartment building caught fire Thursday morning in Zion, causing the building to sustain extensive damage.

Libertyville-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Village Of Libertyville: Greentree Park Playground Design Survey

See the latest announcement from the Village of Libertyville.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Lake County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Libertyville residents.

Peterson Road In Libertyville To Be Closed At Metra Train Bridge For 2 Weeks

Both lanes of Peterson Road underneath the Metra train bridge in Libertyville will close.

15% Of Lake Co. Renters Are Behind On Rent: Data

Many in the Libertyville area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

12 Years Later, Gurnee Intersection Improvements Complete

The intersection of Grand Avenue and Route 41 in Gurnee is fully reopened after more than 12 years of multi-stage construction to improv ...

Village Of Libertyville: Greentree Park Playground Design Survey

See the latest announcement from the Village of Libertyville.

Bos Sponsored Bill to Ensure Access to Telehealth Signed by Gov.

Rep. Chris Bos joins Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a bipartisan group of legislators as the Governor signs House Bill 3308 into law.

Woman In Stalled Car Seriously Injured When Vehicle Hits Hers On I-94: Authorities

The incident happened on Interstate 94 near milepost 11.25 in Gurnee, which is near Six Flags Great America, around 4:10 p.m. Sunday.

Park District Ups Security After Fatal Shooting Of Gurnee Teen

The Waukegan Park District has hired a private security firm to patrol Waukegan parks following the shooting.

Police Seek Shooter Who Opened Fire In Zion Home: Authorities

A man was in serious condition after being shot multiple times by a gunman at a home in Zion Thursday evening, police said.

Teen Clocked Going 140 MPH On I-94: Police

The boy was driving on Interstate 94 near Route 137 near Libertyville when state police busted him, according to authorities.

Homeless Man Accused Of Beating Man With Frying Pan In Waukegan

The man was injured in the incident.