3 Charged In Pistol-Whipping, Robbery Of Teen At Vernon Hills Park

Police said the 16-year-old was attacked with a pistol after meeting one of the suspects at a park.

Softball Coach Wanted On Sex Abuse Charges Involving Juvenile Athlete

Vernon Hills police say Eduardo “Eddie” Acosta-Gonzalez allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile athlete.

Vernon Hills Home Is Uninhabitable After Thursday Fire

The blaze spread through the home and attic but all occupants were able to escape safely, fire officials said.

79 Computers Stolen In Cargo Theft At CDW Distribution Center

Masked suspects broke into a trailer at the Vernon Hills distribution center before fleeing, police said.

More Details Released In Death Of Vernon Hills Woman, Barricade Situation

Police conducting a well-being check found the decomposing body of an 81-year-old woman inside her home on Saddlebrook Lane.

Decomposing Body Found In Vernon Hills Home; Son Detained After Standoff: Police

Body of 81-year-old woman was found inside Saddlebrook Lane residence; her son was detained after hourslong standoff.

Vernon Hills Home Deemed Uninhabitable; Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Police

The home on Echo Court was searched this past week as part of an investigation into child porn allegations, police said.

Portion Of Route 45 Closed Following Friday Morning Crash

Authorities are urging the public to avoid this roadway following the collision.

Antisemitic Graffiti Spray Painted On Vernon Hills, Illinois Synagogue

Village officials said police responded to Congregation Or Shalom Tuesday morning after the graffiti was discovered.

Fight Between Co-Workers Leads To Shooting At Shopping Center: Police

The shooting happened Thursday evening near the Hawthorn Hills Square Shopping Center in Vernon Hills.

1 Injured In Shooting At Vernon Hills Shopping Center: Police

Police are searching for the gunman following the shooting near Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue Thursday night.

Doctor's Death Highlights 'Dangers Many Face In Silence': GoFundMe

Duchon, a successful north suburban doctor and mother to a young girl, died Sunday after being shot in her ex-boyfriend's townhome.

Coroner IDs Couple Killed In Suspected Murder-Suicide

The Lake County Coroner's Office has also released the preliminary results from an autopsy.

Couple Found Dead In Vernon Hills Home In Murder-Suicide: Police

The 67-year-old woman and 77-year-old man were both pronounced dead at the scene of the home in the 600 block of Cherry Valley Road.

Vernon Hills Man Dealt Drugs, Gun To Undercover Cop: Sheriff's Office

He now faces charges including armed habitual criminal and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill To Ban Possession Of African Serval Cats

A local lawmaker has filed a bill to ban people from possessing African serval cats after one escaped from its owners in a Vernon Hills ...

Police Searching For Missing Teen Last Seen In Vernon Hills

Brissa Romero has been missing since Monday and was last seen near the Bowlero in Vernon Hills.

Multi-Agency Crisis Outreach and Support Team Hits Major Milestone

Sheriff John D. Idleburg and the six partner agencies are proud to share the multi-agency Crisis Outreach Team (COaST) hit a major milestone

Following Fatal Blaze In Vernon Hills, Fire Chief Offers Safety Tips

An investigation is underway into what caused the fire at the Vernon Hills apartment that claimed the lives of two mothers.

Coroner IDs Women Killed In Vernon Hills Apartment Fire

The women have been identified as Camille Lozano, 33, and Polly Jensen, 39, both of Vernon Hills, authorities said.

2 Dead After Apartment Fire In Vernon Hills

The blaze left the building uninhabitable, displacing residents of the apartment complex.

Police Looking For Missing, Endangered Man From Vernon Hills

The state police have issued an alert asking for the public's help in locating an endangered 75-year-old man.

Hammer-Wielding Smash-And-Grab Robbers Strike Jeweler At Hawthorn Mall

A pair of robbers broke open a display case and made off with jewelry from the Vernon Hills mall Monday morning, police said.

Rep. Bos to Host Public Safety & the SAFE-T Act Discussion

Rep. Chris Bos will host a Facebook Live discussion on Thursday, October 6, to address the SAFE-T Act and its effect on public safety in IL.

Police Seek Info On Smash-And-Grab Burglaries In Vernon Hills

Police say they are searching for multiple suspects and no arrests have been made.

Gunman Carjacks Couple In Parking Lot Of Hawthorn Mall In Vernon Hills

Police say a man pulled a gun on a couple and stole their vehicle in the parking lot Saturday.

1 In Custody For Stabbing Homeless Man On Bus: Police

The man in custody, who is also homeless, faces attempted murder charges. The man who was stabbed has been hospitalized.

College Student Killed In Hit-And-Run Was 'Humble, Smart'

Wojciech Glowik, 22, of Glenview, died Monday following the hit and run in the 200 block of Route 45 in Indian Creek.

Police Find Audi Linked To Fatal Hit-And-Run At Auto Body Shop

Lake County Sheriff's Office said the vehicle matches evidence left at the scene of the crash, which killed a 22-year-old Glenview man.

Thieves Nab $7K In Phones, Devices From T-Mobile In Vernon Hills

Police say they are searching for two suspects who stole over $7,000 worth of electronics from a T-Mobile store in Vernon Hills on Monday.

Deputy Chief Wrote Fake Tickets To Up His Pay: Prosecutors

Vernon Hills Police Department deputy chief Patrick Zimmerman pleaded guilty to theft and can no longer work as an officer in Illinois.

SUV Crashes Into Senior Living Center In Vernon Hills: Police

No injuries were reported after an SUV partially crashed into a room at a Brookdale senior living facility in Vernon Hills Friday morning.

Ruse Burglaries On The Rise: Lake County Deputies

"We often see the vulnerable lose valuable keepsakes that have tremendous sentimental value," Sheriff John D. Idleburg said.

$1 Million Bond For Vernon Hills Man Found With Large Quantity Of Drugs

Sean E. Kalinoski, 32, was charged with 10 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Ex-Deputy Chief Of Vernon Hills Police Patrick Zimmerman Indicted

Zimmerman resigned in September, before an investigation allegedly discovered he'd been paid more than $4,000 from false traffic citations.

Ring in the New Year by downloading the Lake County Sheriff’s App

Lake County Sheriff's App will allow push notifications of major incidents and major traffic issues

Vernon Hills Father Charged With Raping His Young Daughter

Gerrick J. Haynes is charged with sexually assaulting his daughter, who is under the age of 13.

Strange Odor Leads To Building Evacuation

The Countryside Fire Protection District responded to the building Monday evening and determine the odor was safe.

2 Rob Convenience Store In Vernon Hills: Police

The Vernon Hills Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened at Bucky's Convenience Store, police said.

Lake County Coronavirus: Scammers Posing As Healthcare Workers

Lake County officials said scammers are posing as healthcare workers or companies and claim to offer coronavirus testing.