WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago police officer who was fired after he shot into a car two years ago, killing a Black…
The Waukegan Fiestas Patrias parade was an exuberant celebration of Mexican Independence. Under a bright late summer sky and warm temperatures, it was quite a…
Gambling on New Year’s Eve along with a sit-down dinner looks like a distinct possibility for people in the Waukegan area. Plans continue for a…
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — The Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Department is calling upon the youth to help name their two new K-9 deputies. The…
Today, the Center for Disease Control moved 5 Illinois counties to the “medium” risk of covid transmission. Those counties are Champaign, Logan and McLean, with…
A former Lake County deputy coroner took a plea deal this week and was sentenced to probation for recording herself telling a child that their…
Accoring to police, a Zion man is responsible for having had committed roughly 60 burglaries. The crime spree is substantial and touched numerous parts of…
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office warns the public of an ongoing cryptocurrency romance scam. Sheriff’s detectives have seen an increase in romance-based scams which originate…
In February, the City of Waukegan ordered the popular night spot 17 North Bar & Grill to close following a series of incidents including fights,…
Long time Lake County Board member Bill Durkin announced his retirement, setting up a primary battle in this coming election. Durkin has served on the…