Man Who Drowned Was Former Marine, Police Officer, Family Says

The Beach Park man died Monday after he was rescued from Lake Michigan near Zion by Good Samaritans.

Libertyville Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Lake County is lower than the Illinois average.

18 Residents Displaced After Apartment Fire In Waukegan

The apartment building has been deemed uninhabitable following the Saturday evening fire.

Gurnee K9 Officer 'Bear' Is Retiring

The Gurnee Police Department said the police dog is retiring after seven years of service with the department.

Good Samaritans Rescues Man From Lake Michigan

Bystanders pulled the man from the water after he went under the water at the Illinois Beach State Park Monday evening.

Gas Tax Hike Now In Effect In Lake Co.

A four-cent-per-gallon gas tax hike that was approved in March by the Lake County Board went into effect in the county on Thursday.

2 Teens Arrested In Beach Park Shooting

Sheriff's deputies arrested two teens, 17 and 18, for allegations they fired l multiple shots from a gun into a wooded area.

Woman Accidentally Shot, Killed Teen: Authorities

A 20-year-old woman has been charged after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed while the two were playing around with a gun.

Man, 35, Dies After Rescuers Pull Him From Lake Michigan

The man went into Lake Michigan near the Waukegan Municipal Beach early Sunday morning.

Lake County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Libertyville area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Gurnee Loses $7.3M In Sales Tax Revenue During COVID

The village levies no local property tax. It's top three money makers are Six Flags Great America, Great Wolf Lodge and Gurnee Mills.

Lake County Government: NEW STUDIES SHOW SIMULTANEOUS DECLINE IN INCARCERATION RATES AND CRIME RATES IN LAKE COUNTY

New data released this week shows that crime, jail populations, and arrests are all declining simultaneously in Lake County, indicating ...

Lake County Government: PROVIDE INPUT: Kenosha Road At 21st Street

See the latest announcement from the Lake County Government.

3 Shootings In 5 Hours Leaves 4 Injured In North Chicago: Police

Two juveniles were among four shot overnight in North Chicago during multiple shootings in the span of a few hours.

Lake County Government: Greenbook Information

Our updated Greenbook will be released for publication on June 24th in the following periodicals: Daily Herald, Lake County Journal, Lak ...

Lake County Government: Fremont Center Road To Close For Intersection Reconstruction

LCDOT will be closing Fremont Center Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Erhart Road to through traffic starting Tuesday, June 29 at 5 a.m. ...

Lake County Government: UPDATE: Suspect Apprehended In Sexual Assault Of Teen On Robert McClory Bike Path

During the morning hours of June 16, 2021, Lake County Sheriff's Deputies executed an arrest warrant and apprehended Tramane Johnson, 27 ...

Lake County Government: 2021 Pavement Rejuvenator Locations

LCDOT will be applying pavement rejuvenator, a glue-type substance that can extend the life of a road by five years, to eight newly comp ...

Gov. Pritzker Confirms Illinois Will Move To Phase 5 Full Reopening On Friday

The state will eliminate all capacity limits on businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and all other venues.

Lake, McHenry Counties Officially Move With Rest Of State Into Phase 5 Of No COVID Restrictions

McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler said residents have waited “15 long months for this day.”

Man In His 20s Shot In Waukegan Parking Lot: Police

The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his head and shoulder. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital.

Prosecutors Push For Life Sentence In Murder Of Married Couple: Authorities

Mercedes Rodas, 49, and Carlos Rafael Rodas Perez, 52, both of Beach Park, are accused of killing Mercedes Rodas and Carlos Rafael Roda.

Lake County Government: Deerfield Parkway Patching To Begin On June 14

Buffalo Grove, IL - The Lake County Division of Transportation will begin pavement patching on Deerfield Parkway between Krause Drive an ...

Lake County Government: Nearly 100% Of Sheriff's Deputies Have Completed Crisis Intervention Certification Program

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is pleased to announce the milestone of 99% of our Lake County Sheriff's Deputies successfully completing the C ...

BYO Liquor License Approved For Olive Oil Store

Libertyville Village Board trustees approved a BYO liquor license for Oh Olive, the Olive Oil Store this past week.

Health Department Warns Of ‘Swimmer's Itch' At Crystal Lake Main Beach

The McHenry County Department of Health has issued a contamination advisory after reports of swimmer's itch at Crystal Lake Main Beach.

Three Victims Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Gurnee

A rollover crash left three people hospitalized and caused Washington Street in Gurnee to be shut down for several hours.

Police Ask For Witnesses To Come Forward In Crash That Killed Innocent 72-Year-Old Man In Fox Lake

Fox Lake Acting Police Chief Dawn Deservi said the crash involved five vehicles.

1 Dead, 1 Injured After Head-On Crash In Spring Grove

One driver died and another was injured after a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a sedan in Spring Grove Monday morning.

Bos Calls for End to Executive Orders with Phase 5 Full Reopening

Rep. Bos letter calls on Pritzker to stop running state by COVID-19 Executive Order with state entering full reopening in Phase 5.

Health Department Shifts McHenry COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site To Private Company As Demand Slows

The McHenry vaccination site, located at the former Kmart store at 1900 North Richmond Road in McHenry, will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Authorities Identify 18-Year-Old Gurnee Man Shot And Killed At Bowen Park In Waukegan

Ladarrius M. Cowart, 18, of Gurnee, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.

Authorities Identify Innocent 72-Year-Old Man Killed By Reckless Driver In Fox Lake

Stephen Kamen, 72, of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake, Wisconsin, died from multiple injuries.

Unemployment Improves In Libertyville Area: Feds

Lake County's unemployment rate is lower than the Illinois average.

First Female Fire Chief In Lake County Retires After 30 Years

North Chicago's fire chief, who is one of only two female fire chiefs in Illinois, announced her retirement after nearly 30 years.

Rep. Bos: Pritzker Failed by Signing Gerrymandered Map

Rep. Chris Bos responds to Gov. Pritzker signing gerrymandered redistricting map.

6 Lake Co. Road Projects Get ‘Rebuild Illinois’ Funds

Six new road construction projects are set to begin or have already begun in Lake County.

Drunk Man Flees After Crash, Found Lying In Woods: Police

John J. Paul, 56, of Gurnee, faces several charges in connection with the crash near Libertyville last weekend.

Woman Seriously Injured In Rollover Crash

A woman was pinned under her vehicle and suffered serious injuries after her Jeep rolled over multiple times near Marengo.

1 In Critical After 3rd Crash Near Woodstock In 24 Hours

A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the 12400 block of Charles Road Monday afternoon.