Jail time given to woman who set park fires in Vernon Hills
A Vernon Hills woman charged with setting fires in local parks pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of arson and was sentenced to 30 months of periodic imprisonment, as well...
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State’s attorney’s comfort dog earns ‘Paws of Distinction’ award
Mitchell, the new facility "comfort dog" used in a variety of situations by the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, has achieved regional recognition. The two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever received a...
Sheriff’s office takes over theft investigation tied to Gliniewicz
The Lake County sheriff's office has formally taken over the theft investigation left in the wake of the suicide of Fox Lake Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, authorities said Friday. The...
Sources: Fox Lake officer’s death a suicide
Authorities have called a news conference for Wednesday to announce "significant new information" regarding the shooting death of a Fox Lake police officer, and multiple law enforcement sources with knowledge...
Highland Park chiropractor pleads guilty to sex abuse of patient
A Highland Park chiropractor pleaded guilty Tuesday to one felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a patient who was being treated at his office in June 2014. Kevin...
Teacher linked to sexual assault case pleads guilty
A teacher charged with failing to report suspected child abuse of a student at Gavin Middle School in Ingleside pleaded guilty Monday under a negotiated agreement that will keep him...
Sun continues to shine on Lake County farms
Working ahead of a cold, wet front heading into Lake County earlier this week, farmer Bill McNeill drove a harvesting combine through fields near his Grayslake home, just as he...
Kenosha man indicted in ex-wife’s death outside Gurnee home
A Kenosha man accused of shooting his ex-wife in Gurnee late last month was indicted on first-degree murder charges Wednesday by a Lake County grand jury. David Brocksom, 43, remained...
Former Bear Dez Clark, wife reject plea deal in disorderly conduct case
A December trial date was scheduled for former Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark and his wife, Maria, after the couple rejected a plea deal to resolve misdemeanor charges related...
Lake County residents go all out for spooky, spirited Halloween
A few carved pumpkins or a stuffed dummy in a chair may cut it for some people in the weeks leading up to Halloween — but others want more. Much...