Lake County

One challenge stemming from the influx of migrants that some advocates say the state has not done enough to address is educating the children of those coming across the border.

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is gearing up to welcome adrenaline junkies of all ages Saturday for the opening of the 2024 season, which will include the debut of Sky Striker, a new massive pendulum thrill attraction, later this spring.

A judge ruled against former McHenry County woman Linda La Roche in her quest to get a new following her conviction for murder.

A 25-year-old Antioch man, who authorities said was driving a 2022 Ford F-350 pickup west on North Avenue near Deep Lake Road outside Antioch, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The initiative that got an Army met from Island Lake a new roof is through the Owens Corning Foundation's Roof Deployment Project and Feldco.

In the wake of a group of students being transported to Wauconda Middle School by an unlicensed bus driver, the company’s owner has been cited for allowing the employee to make trips, Lake County officials said Saturday.

Illinois Beach Hotel, located in Illinois Beach State Park in northern Lake County, is the only hotel located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The staff of the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced the following have been laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery:

McHenry County is dealing with both a flood risk and a winter weather advisory that could bring more snow.

Nearly 60% of those falling sick are children age 4 and younger, Chicago Department of Public Health records show. Three cases were reported in suburban Cook, Lake and Will counties; the rest involve Chicago residents.

A Milwaukee man who was driving a bus with 50 juveniles headed for Wauconda Middle School after a school trip early Thursday was issued several citations including not having a valid commercial driver’s license, police said.

A $73 million state-funded project in Lake County aims to stabilize the last undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline in Illinois and help protect native endangered species.

To celebrate area teachers during Illinois’ Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, is launching his first annual “My Inspirational Teacher” essay contest.

Over 200 volunteers of all ages participated in a food packing event March 16 for Fill A Heart 4 Kids.

A victim of the Highland Park parade shooting has found a measure of relief from her pain through a new pain treatment.