Waukegan
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Family in deadly Wonder Lake house explosion sues NicorMay 25, 2026 5:40 pm - The family of Sandra Patnaude, killed when her Wonder Lake house exploded on May 17, filed a lawsuit Friday against utility company Nicor Gas.
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One killed in early morning Tri-State crash near GurneeMay 23, 2026 10:49 am - One person was killed and another injured in an early morning crash Saturday on the Tri-State tollway south of Route 120 in the Gurnee area.
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CASA Lake County awarded nearly $100K national grantMay 21, 2026 4:42 pm - CASA Lake County has been awarded a nearly $100,000 Volunteer Recruitment Grant from the National CASA/GAL Association to help expand volunteer recruitment efforts in Lake County.
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Waukegan man charged with sharing child sex abuse materialsMay 21, 2026 8:14 am - A Waukegan man is facing charges of sharing child sex abuse materials after authorities seized multiple electronic devices found in his apartment.
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Gear up for the ‘Roll to Ride’ Dodge Charger Scat Pack Grand Prize Giveaway and Memorial Day celebrations at American Place CasinoMay 20, 2026 1:26 pm - This May, the road to a brand-new ride starts at American Place Casino. AP Rewards Members will have the opportunity to transition from the gaming floor to the driver’s seat of a high performance 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack.
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Memorial Day parades, services, events in the suburbsMay 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to those U.S. military personnel who gave their lives in service of their country.
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Home & garden calendar, May 19-30May 19, 2026 2:21 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing edible fruit trees in the Midwest, herb gardens and more. Also, list of plant sales, garden walks, and nature walks.
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Teen drowns in Lake Michigan near Waukegan harborMay 19, 2026 8:48 am - A teenager who went missing while swimming with friends in Lake Michigan near Waukegan North Harbor Monday has died.
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‘Protecting homes’: Officials celebrate $3.5 million drainage, flood control project in WaucondaMay 18, 2026 6:45 pm - State, county and village officials gathered Monday at historic Phil’s Beach in Wauconda to mark the completion of the $3.5 million Bangs Lake Outfall drainage and flood control project.
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Construction underway on CLC’s new sports complexMay 18, 2026 2:21 pm - The College of Lake County baseball and softball teams will experience an impressive upgrade next spring with new fields and facilities at the future sports complex at the Grayslake Campus. Construction is in progress for the project set to be completed for the 2027 seasons.