Elderly Man Killed In High-Rise Apartment Building Fire In Waukegan

One person was killed following a fire at the Lilac Ledge Apartments on Washington Street in Waukegan on Monday.

Lake And McHenry Counties Moved To Tier 2 Mitigations After State Officials Bolster Hospital Capacity

Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry counties, have been moved to less restrictive mitigation.

Chris Bos Sworn-in to Represent 51st House District

Chris Bos becomes State Representative for the 51st District in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly.

Health Department Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccination Enrollment Portal For McHenry County Residents

As COVID-19 vaccination moves into its next phases in Illinois, the McHenry County health department has launched an enrollment portal.

Illinois Lawmakers Propose Sweeping Justice Reform Bill To End Cash Bail, Allow Anonymous Complaints Against Officers

Illinois lawmakers have introduced a major criminal justice reform bill.

Huntley Deputy Fire Chief Dies Of Duty-Related Illness, Department Says

Huntley Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Albert Schlick died Tuesday after more than 30 years of fire service.

More Than 175,000 Lake County Residents Register With Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Portal

About 25 percent of the county’s population have signed up online to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Woman And Dog Injured In House Fire In Marengo

A house was deemed uninhabitable following a fire in the 400 block of 5th Avenue in Marengo that left a dog and a woman injured.

Lake, McHenry Counties Could Soon See COVID Restrictions Loosened

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that all 11 Illinois regions, including Lake and McHenry counties, could have restrictions lifted.

3 Armed With Rifle, Pistol Rob Super 8: Police

Police in Gurnee are searching for three “young suspects,” authorities said Monday.

Huntley Deputy Fire Chief Dies Of Duty-Related Illness: Fire Officials

Huntley Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Albert Schlick, who had over 30 years of fire service, died Tuesday evening following a tw ...

Man Charged With Pushing, Injuring Child In Gurnee

A Chicago man was charged with causing great bodily harm to a child under the age of 13.

3 Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies Honored For Trying To Save Man Who Drowned Near Zion

Deputies Matt Savage, Wayne McCracken and Stevan Georgevich were awarded for trying to save a man who drowned July 5.

New Details Released In Lawsuit Filed Against Libertyville Doctor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Five Women

Alrashid, who is out of jail on bond, pleaded not guilty to all charges against him; his lawyer said that he is wrongfully accused.

3 Lake Co. Deputies Honored For Efforts To Prevent Drowning Death

The deputies conducted CPR, used an Automated External Defibrillator on the man, 27. He regained a pulse but later died.

Armed Man Robs Convenience Store In Lake Zurich, Escapes From Police During Chase

Police say a man robbed a 7-Eleven store in Lake Zurich at knifepoint and fled from officers who tried to chase him on Friday.

Health Food Store In Crystal Lake Is McHenry County’s First Business Cited For Violating COVID-19 Rules

Health officials have issued a notice to appear in court to The Crystal Lake Health Food Store for not requiring face masks.

Advocate Condell Medical Center In Libertyville To Resume COVID-19 Vaccinations After Adverse Reactions

The four employees with negative reactions are among approximately 6,000 Advocate employees who have received the vaccine so far.

Woman Shot In The Head In Front Of Zion Store; Person Of Interest In Custody

A 21-year-old woman is in serious condition after she was shot in the head in front of a tobacco store in Zion Friday evening.

Businesses Damaged During Civil Unrest Can Apply For Grants

The businesses are eligible to apply for assistance through the Rebuild Distressed Communities grant program.

Coroner IDs Teen, Man Killed In Zion Shooting

Authorities have identified the 16-year-old boy and 27-year-old man who were both fatally shot Tuesday.

Waukegan Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Relative

A Waukegan man who allegedly sexually assaulted a child in 2016 in Zion has been arrested, police said.

Gurnee Vice Mayor Running In Mayoral Election

Current Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik is serving her last term as mayor. Tom Hood, current vice mayor, has announced his run for the seat.

Man Who Tried To Rape Woman In Forest Preserve Charged: Authorities

Regjae McMullen, 25, is accused of pushing the woman off her bike before trying to sexually assault her n Lyons Woods Forest Preserve.

Mortgage For Family Of Fallen Trooper Paid Off By Non-Profit

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage for the widow of a state trooper killed by a drunken driver in 2019.

Jennifer Banek Sworn In As The New Lake County Coroner

Banek, who was elected to her first term, was one of four countywide officials sworn into office today.

Eric Rinehart Sworn In As The New Lake County State’s Attorney

Lake County Chief Judge Diane Winter swore in Lake County State’s Attorney Eric F. Rinehart at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan.

8 People Honored For Saving Life

Six firefighters and paramedics along with two dispatchers and a police officer were honored for all helping to save a life.

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Site Coming To CLC This Weekend

The state’s mobile testing unit for COVID-19 will be coming to the College of Lake County in Grayslake and Grant High School in Fox Lake.

Man Charged With Strangling Woman To Death At Motel In Waukegan

Kwame Owusu was charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of domestic battery.

Authorities Identify 68-Year-Old Man Killed In Round Lake Beach Crash

An autopsy showed that James Bobo, 68, of Lindenhurst, died of multiple blunt force injuries from a vehicle crash.

Man Charged With Strangling Woman To Death At Motel In Waukegan

A Chicago man wanted for strangling a woman to death inside a motel in Waukegan in 2019 has been arrested, police said.

Man, Woman Rob Liquor Store At Gunpoint In Libertyville, Police Say

Two offenders exited a dark-colored four-door sedan and robbed Parkside Liquors.

Man Arrested After Claiming He Has COVID-19 Then Spitting, Breathing On Officers In McHenry

Jonathan T. Larson was charged with driving under the influence,aggravated battery on a peace officer and aggravated assault on an officer.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg Appointed to Illinois Board

Recently appointed as a Board Member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Waukegan Man Accused Of Trying To Sexually Abuse Teen

Jerome A. Murray was charged with two counts of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and two counts of domestic battery.

Man Rams Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle, Starts Shooting At Her: Police

A Zion man was arrested after police say he nearly rammed his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle with his vehicle and fired a weapon.

Highland Park Limits Gathering Size To 10 Or Less, Closes Gyms, Dance Studios And Library

The order is effective Tuesday, November 17 at 11:59 p.m., and will remain in effect for the next 30 days.

Fire Causes Extensive Damage, Leaves McHenry Home Uninhabitable

An allegedly-accidental fire left a home near McHenry uninhabitable with more than $200,000 in damage Friday morning.

Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman In Crystal Lake

A man was charged with sexually assaulting a woman, who he knew, at a residence in Crystal Lake last month, court documents allege.