Lake County

A Wisconsin man charged with a hate crime in connection with posting a threatening comment under a Lake County LGBTQ+ organization’s Facebook post has been extradited to Illinois, authorities said.

State and local governments may have to pick up the costs of feeding the hungry to make up for federal cuts, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said Thursday during a roundtable discussion in Geneva.

Dozens of dogs, including litters of puppies, were removed from a Wauconda home and turned over to area rescues, and the homeowner was charged with animal cruelty, police said.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Chief of Victim Services Jacqueline Herrera Giron, along with the Victim Services Division, were presented with Champion of Victims’ Rights awards from Marsy’s Law for Illinois.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce a new public-private partnership with Nielsen Enterprises and Kawasaki to enhance waterway safety through the addition of two Jet Skis, now deployed with the Sheriff’s Marine Unit.

A Round Lake Park man charged with criminal sexual abuse is already on the Illinois Sex Offender registry and held pending trial, officials said

A mosquito “pool” (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus.

Metra is adding more trains on the UP North, UP West and Rock Island lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate those heading into the city for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

People enjoy the Lake Bluff Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lake Bluff.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be taking part in Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign taking place July 4–6. 

The McHenry County Department of Health, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, is proud to share the results of the sixth annual Operation Dropbox donation drive.

Regional 911 consolidation partners and federal, state and local officials gathered June 27 to celebrate the completion of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications facility.

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A total of 27 men were arrested during an operation aimed at stopping human trafficking in the area, police said; men from Lake and McHenry counties were among those charged.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is proud to highlight the Auxiliary Deputy Unit, also recently recognized by the Lake County Board, for their exceptional volunteer service and unwavering commitment to public safety throughout 2024.

Lake County resident Linda Raymond remembers the bur oak in her backyard not just as a tree, but as the heart of family moments.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

A man reported missing in Fox Lake has been found safe.

Months after falling less than 50 votes short of beating state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, Maria Peterson announced she will again run for the 52nd District House post.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200 other law enforcement agencies across the state to focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

A Chicago man who was on parole when he was accused of multiple thefts – including stealing Christmas presents from a Crystal Lake church – pleaded guilty Wednesday to burglary from a vehicle.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart recently released a statement in response to recent reports of immigration enforcement occurring in Lake County, assuring all county residents that their safety and well-being remain a top priority.

In 2022, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission was awarded a $122 million appropriation from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to complete stormwater capital improvement projects and reduce flooding in hard hit communities countywide.

With no funding fix yet from the General Assembly, Metra leaders are wrapping their heads around a grim 2026 that could involve major cuts in service.

A Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection to dozens of catalytic converters reported stolen between 2021 and 2022 in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, authorities said

A reckless driver caused mayhem in Lake County and injured several people during a police chase Tuesday evening near Gurnee, authorities said.

Police have arrested a suspect in McHenry who they said was wanted in a bank robbery Friday in Kildeer.

To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, state Sen. Adriane Johnson is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.

Deer Park Town Center is hosting Summer Vibes, a season-long series of events for the entire family to celebrate the summer season.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.

At its May meeting, the Lake County Board approved a new ordinance requiring bird-friendly design for residential developments in unincorporated Lake County.

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

Nicholas Cammarata pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint stemming from charges filed after he forced a woman into his car. He had also been accused of shooting a gun into a Graylake dental office.

Lake County PrideFest, now in its fifth year, will take place from noon to 10 p.m. June 14 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center.

Air quality alert issued for several northern Illinois counties; sensitive groups advised to take precautions outdoors.

Legislation to save public transit from a $771 million budget shortfall passed the Illinois Senate Saturday but fizzled in the House, leaving concerns about massive cuts to Metra, Pace and the CTA.

A leak of industrial-grade hydrogen peroxide Sunday morning at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake led to an employee evacuation, officials said.

Whether enjoying the waters at your local pool or your favorite beach, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of germs, and practice safe swimming.  

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital received its fourth Magnet designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

A new plan to reform public transit that emerged Wednesday in the General Assembly would establish the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority in place of the Regional Transportation Authority and create one universal fare system.

A McHenry man killed Saturday while driving a standing electric scooter was not wearing a helmet when he was ejected, police said.

A 53-year-old McHenry man has been identified as the person who died after crashing on an electric scooter.

An 85-year-old Lakemoor woman was killed in a t-bone crash Saturday in Lakemoor, officials said

A Florida man is behind bars in connection with an alleged road-rage shooting in Gurnee.

The results are in from the most recent annual assessment of unhoused individuals in Lake County.

Thousands of motorcyclists will ride in Rolling Thunder Demonstration Parades throughout the country this Memorial Day weekend.

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close Darrell Road, Fisher Road and Dowell Road to through traffic for 140 days beginning at 5 a.m. May 27.

After severe storms swept northern Illinois Thursday, the region faces increased fire risk and wind advisories Friday.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.