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Grayslake's popular Dog n Suds drive-in temporarily closed by fire
A fire broke out at a popular drive-in restaurant early Saturday in the northern suburbs, causing an estimated $120,000 in damage and forcing the business to temporarily shut down.
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Lake County deputies arrest kidnapping suspect who lured woman into SUV with flat tire ruse: police
A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman who he convinced to pull onto the side of a road and enter his SUV after claiming her vehicle had a flat tire, authorities said. Jonatan Luna-Carrasco, 28, of North Chicago, was arrested on a warrant for kidnapping on March 30, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. According…
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1st measles case reported in Lake County, Ill.
Amid a recent rise in measles cases observed in the city of Chicago, health officials in Lake County, Ill. reported the first case of measles in a county resident.
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CDC issues measles alert with cases detected in 17 states
With cases being detected in 17 different states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a measles alert, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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2 people stabbed, 1 fatally, during altercation at north suburban apartment complex
One person died and a second individual was injured in a stabbing early Monday morning in north suburban Mundelein, according to law enforcement. Officers with the Mundelein Police Department were called to the 1400 block of Downing Place, at the Park Butterfield apartment complex, for a 911 call requesting police assistance, authorities said in a news release. Officers located an…
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Mother's boyfriend charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 9-year-old in Beach Park
A man is in custody and charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a 9-year-old girl in Beach Park, the Lake County Sherriff’s office said.
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Mother's boyfriend charged in 9-year-old child's Beach Park stabbing
A man has been charged in the stabbing of a 9-year-old child in Beach Park. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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‘Ready to work:' Lake County officials introduce new K9 cyber lab investigator
Lake County officials introduced a new K9 officer to their ranks this week, but the four-legged investigator represents a unique approach to battling crime.
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‘She's ready to work' Lake County State's Attorney's Office introduces new K-9 cyber lab investigator
A new K-9 cyber lab investigator named Grip is ready to get to work with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office to fight cybercrime, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Man attacks Lake County sheriff's deputy during well-being check, authorities say
A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning after a man attacked while the was deputy performing a welfare check in unincorporated Lake Zurich, authorities said. At around 8:55 a.m., deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in the 23800 block of North High Ridge Drive for a well-being check,...
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Lake County officials ID woman found dead on side of suburban road
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman whose body was found in a bag on the side of a roadway in Old Mill Creek on Wednesday morning.
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Body of woman found in bag on side of the road in northern suburb: Sheriff
Detectives are working to unravel a mystery after a woman’s body was found in a bag on the side of a roadway in Old Mill Creek on Wednesday morning. Lexi Sutter has the story.
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Body of woman found in bag on side of the road in northern suburb: Sheriff
Officials in Lake County are investigating after the body of a deceased woman was found in bag on the side of a roadway.
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Suspect in carjacking outside Lake County gas station arrested following pursuit
Sheriff’s deputies in north suburban Lake County arrested a 19-year-old man who led law enforcement on a pursuit after carjacking a vehicle at a gas station in broad daylight on Saturday, according to authorities.
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Lake County homicide investigation underway after 17-year-old found shot in vehicle
Police in Lake County are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was found inside a vehicle at a gas station with a gunshot wound in what they’re calling a homicide.
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Lake County homicide investigation underway after 17-year-old found shot in vehicle
The 17-year-old, of Fox Lake, was found with a gunshot wound inside a car in the Round Lake area.
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Former volleyball coach charged with solicitation of a minor in Lake County
A former volleyball coach and McHenry County resident faces multiple charges after he allegedly solicited a 13-year-old girl for sex in Lake County, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Boil order continues in parts of Illinois' Lake County, could last through weekend
A precautionary boil order remains in effect for residents in several Lake County communities after dramatic drops in water pressure over the Fourth of July weekend, and normal service may not resume until this weekend.
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Boil order in effect in parts of Lake County, with officials urging residents to conserve water
A precautionary boil order remains in effect for residents in several Lake County communities after dramatic drops in water pressure over the Fourth of July weekend.
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As a black bear roams Lake County, officials say such sightings are ‘becoming more common'
It’s not the first time a bear has wandered across Illinois. Here’s what to do if you spot one, and what action officials say they take in cases like these.