Jim Newton

One of two former correctional officers indicted on felony charges in connection with the death of a Lake County Jail inmate in 2012 has died while awaiting trial. Officials confirmed...

The potential consequences of misdemeanor marijuana charges from an incident in Highland Park may be growing for Keith Cozart, better known as Chicago rapper Chief Keef. Cozart has been a...

A reputed Waukegan street gang member was sentenced to 45 years in prison Friday after being convicted earlier this year of attempted murder for shooting a man in 2013. Manuel...

The defense attorney for Benjamin Schenk is laying the groundwork for a potential insanity defense for his 21-year-old client, who has been identified by prosecutors as the possible shooter in...

Two of three teachers charged with failing to report suspected child abuse in the case of a former Gavin School District teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor pleaded not...

It took about one hour Thursday afternoon for a Lake County jury to find Zion 31-year-old Jamal Johnson guilty of charges against him in the 2013 stabbing murder of Waukegan...

Despite continued claims of serious medical issues, a Lake County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday refused to lower the $2 million bond set for Ronald Maas, charged with attempted murder...