5 ways the world changed since the Cubs' 1908 victory The Cubs haven't won a World Series title since before women could vote in America, the Chicago Bears existed and construction began on the Titanic. Here a few more things that have changed ...

A two-month investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Gang Task Force and North Chicago police culminated Oct. 20 with the arrest of a 19-year-old Waukegan man on felony drug and weapons charges. Daniel R. Blalock, of the 900 block of Forest Lane, ...

The candidates for Lake County state's attorney are at odds over whether employees should have been fired for their role in several wrongful-conviction cases linked to the previous administration. Democratic challenger Matthew Stanton, 56, of Gurnee...

Lester, Russell put Cubs one win from World Series So much has been made of Jon Lester's contract with the Chicago Cubs. But when it has counted, Lester has been money. Lester showed again last night why he's among the leading candidates for the Cy ...

The man's body was found damp and curled up in a wooded area, shot execution-style, with a bullet to the back of his head. Roughly 20 years old, he was wearing a blue mesh shirt, black pants and black boots - all of brands popular in Mexico. But thi...

Arrieta looks to swing momentum back to Cubs in Game 3 of NLCS The last time Jake Arrieta took the mound against Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium, he pitched a no-hitter. The game started at 7 p.m. Chicago time. Arrieta returns to Dodger Stadium tonigh...

Jose Reyes created "every parent's nightmare" when he abducted a 3-year-old child outside a Mundelein apartment complex, then molested her in his car on Sept. 30, 2013, a prosecutor said Tuesday as the Chicago man's trial got underway in a Lake Coun...

Metra board directors gave preliminary support Friday to a fare increase next year averaging 5.8 percent. Directors voted 8 to 2 in favor of the hike, which requires final approval. It would follow an increase of about 2 percent this February. Incr...