Waukegan
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Suspects in Lake County drive-by shooting caught after police chaseJan 05, 2025 10:33 am - Two suspects in a drive-by shooting that injured two women in Beach Park were arrested Sunday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase, authorities said.
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Explore Lake County’s transportation history at virtual symposiumJan 04, 2025 2:08 pm - “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation” is the theme for this year’s Lake County History Symposium Jan. 9 and 16.
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‘Prepared for the worst’: Suburban immigrants brace for mass deportationsJan 04, 2025 12:45 pm - Latino families in the suburbs are worried about mass deportations once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Proposal calls for replacing ‘aging, underutilized’ Regal Lake Zurich theater with apartmentsJan 03, 2025 5:58 pm - Developers are seeking feedback from Lake Zurich officials for what would be the largest residential community in town.
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Extension offers winter webinars on proper tree care techniquesJan 02, 2025 1:38 pm - Illinois Extension is offering a Community Tree Care Series to teach proper tree care techniques. The program includes online webinars from January to March covering topics like site selection, tree health, pruning, etc.
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Gurnee woman charged after attempted robbery at gas station near Lake VillaJan 02, 2025 8:54 am - A Gurnee woman is facing felony charges after attempting to rob a gas station near Lake Villa Wednesday.
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500-plus plunge into Lake Michigan for ‘fresh’ start to New YearJan 01, 2025 2:48 pm - Exactly 524 participants plunged into chilly Lake Michigan waters in Waukegan Wednesday for the 26th annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge at Waukegan Municipal Beach.
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Sheriff: Jail inmate who died had health issuesJan 01, 2025 1:29 pm - Authorities are investigating the death of a Lake County jail inmate who previously reported he had terminal underlying health conditions, the sheriff’s office said Wednesday.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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‘One plus one equals three’: Habitat for Humanity groups in Lake, McHenry counties to mergeDec 30, 2024 7:58 pm - Two familiar nonprofits known for providing housing and services in Lake and McHenry counties are merging to create a new organization.