Grayslake Man Wins Citizen's Heroism Award

Griffin Rebecca is credited with saving the life of a 42-year-old woman who spotted choking on the side of the road.

74-Year-Old Man Dies After His Motorcycle Crashes Off The Roadway In Fox Lake

Police said that Good Samaritans who witnessed the crash rushed over to the motorcycle and performed CPR on the man.

Grayslake Police Issue Tickets For Fireworks Violations

The police department responded to 29 fireworks-related complaints and doled out two citations to those illegally shooting of fireworks.

Fireworks Explode In Man's Face, Cause Loss Of Eye, Trauma

Waukegan fire officials said a man in his 20s has severe traumatic injuries after an accident involving a mortar type of firework.

More Than $60K Raised For Family Of Grayslake Man Hit By Car

Matthew Evers, 34, of Grayslake, was hit by a car while walking along Route 120 earlier this month.

Lake Co. Incarceration, Jail Rates Drop Amid COVID

Arrests are also on the decline, according to new data released.

Grayslake Dad-To-Be Dies On Father's Day After Being Hit By Car

Matthew Evers, 34, walked into the westbound lanes of traffic on Route 120 in Wauconda Township and was hit by a vehicle on Saturday.

IL Duo Sent Night Vision Goggles, Military Gear To Russia: Feds

Both defendants were named in an indictment accusing them of using fake names to send night-vision goggles and riflescopes overseas.

Lake County Fire Crews Respond To Rockton Chemical Plant Blaze

The Grayslake Fire Protection District and other area agencies were at the scene of the massive blaze early Tuesday.

Great America Fight: Police, Deputies Respond To Six Flags Brawl

Following a large fight over the weekend at Six Flags Great America, officers arrested several people, according to Gurnee police.

North Chicago Man Found Shot To Death In Crashed Car

Police responded to a crash at a building 11th Street, but found the body of a man slumped behind the steering wheel with a gunshot wound.

No One In Custody Despite '50 to 70 Witnesses' To Shooting: Cops

Ladarrius M. Cowart, 18, was shot and killed in Bowen Park. Police said 50 to 70 people were in the lot at the time of the shooting.

Court Hearing Tuesday For Woman Accused In Gages Lake Domestic

The Libertyville woman is accused of using her car to drag another woman along and then hit her with the vehicle.

134 Tickets Issued During Lake Co. Traffic Campaign

The Lake County Sheriff's Office traffic campaign was held in conjunction with the Memorial Day holiday.

1 Critically Injured After Car Collides With Pedestrian

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating whether the driver was impaired or distracted during the crash Thursday in Ingleside.

Large Stretch Of Gages Lake Road To Close In June

The roadway will be closed between Hunt Club Road and Route 21 in Gurnee for culvert replacements.

Explosion, Large Fire At Townhomes Displaces Several Residents

At least a dozen residents were displaced after an explosion led to a large fire at townhomes in Hainesville late Sunday evening.

Man Charged With Punching Homeless Man In The Face Multiple Times In McHenry

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded on Saturday evening to the Mobil gas station where a 65-year-old homeless man was beaten.

Two Teen Boys Charged In Arson Fire That Destroyed Former Just For Fun Roller Rink In McHenry

The two juvenile suspects are 14-year-olds who reside in McHenry, according to Deputy Police Chief Thomas Walsh.

Woman Dragged, Hit By Car While Fleeing Domestic Situation: Cops

A Libertyville woman sustained significant injuries, police said.

Man Critically Injured In Shooting Dies 4 Years Later: Officials

Eduardo Llanos, 21, of Round Lake Heights died Thursday in Northbrook. He was shot in April 2017.

‘Absolutely Heartbreaking:' Reward Offered After Sandhill Crane Shot And Killed In Lake Villa

Donors have come forward and donated $2,600 to Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation to establish the reward.

Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Of Sandhill Crane

Officials believe the sandhill crane was shot near Sun Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.

Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Crash

The collision happened early Sunday on Route 176 in Fremont Township.

Peeved eBay Buyers Tip Off School To Stolen Electronics: Police

A school employee with Woodland School District 50 is accused of stealing $105,000 in computers, cameras and selling it on eBay.

Attorneys: Rittenhouse Trial In Wisconsin Could Take 2 Weeks

The Illinois teen made his first in-person court appearance on charges stemming from the shooting deaths of two Kenosha protesters.

Man Charged In Gurnee Sex Abuse Of Juveniles Arrested During Court Hearing After Bond Doubled

A Round Lake Park man was charged with sexually abusing juveniles in Gurnee in exchange for vape materials and cannabis.

Gurnee Child Sex Abuse Case: More Victims, Bond Increases To $500k

A Round Lake Park man is accused of sexually abusing juveniles in Gurnee in exchange for vape materials and cannabis.

Lake Co. Distracted Driving Campaign Nets 79 Violators: Police

During the April campaign, sheriff’s deputies issued 79 cellular phone usage violation citations and 88 speeding citations.

Man Accused In Child Sex Assault Case Pleads Not Guilty

The Gages Lake man faces eight counts of predatory sex assault of a child under the age of 13 in connection with the assaults.

Man Sexually Assaulted Girl, Took Her On Trip To Mexico: Police

The 50-year-old Gages Lake man is also accused of assaulting the girl, who is under the age of 13, at hotels in Lake County.

Judge Refuses To Release Serial Stowaway Marilyn Hartman From Jail

Her latest arrest came just two days after we heard Hartman speak for the first time in an interview with CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards.

Drug Dealer Busted With 3 Kilos Of Cocaine: Police

The Lake Villa man faces several felony charges following his arrest last week.

Chicago Man Charged With Shooting Family Member In Zion

A Chicago man and convicted felon who was wanted for shooting a family member in Zion in October was taken into custody, court records show.

Round Lake Park Woman Found Asleep Behind Wheel Arrested: Cops

Libertyville officers were able to wake the 23-year-old Round Lake Park woman. She was taken into custody Monday.

Data Breach Shows Public Officials Donated To Rittenhouse

A crowdfunding site has brought in more than $585,000 for the legal expenses of the Illinois teen accused of fatally shooting two men.

Hainesville Teen Hit, Killed By Metra Train

The 17-year-old boy died after being hit by the train early Tuesday, authorities said.

Online Solicitation Of Kids On Rise Amid Pandemic: Police

The Lake County Sheriff's Office has seen an uptick of reports of children being solicited for nude photos or to meet up.

Grayslake Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Young Child In Waukegan

A Grayslake man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 13 in Waukegan, according to court records.

Shooting Victim Dropped Off At Gurnee Gas Station: Authorities

Emergency crews responded on Saturday to a call of a person found shot in the parking lot of a gas station in Gurnee, police said.