2 Lake County high schools rank among top 10 high schools in Illinois for 2024
By Sam Borcia
Center Guard Plumbing’s major water heater sale
By Patrick Hennessey
Lake County's highway advisory radio station to end after nearly 20 years of broadcasting
By Sam Borcia
2 minors arrested and charged in AI-generated fake photos of Richmond-Burton High School girls
By Janelle Walker
Attack on woman prompts heavy police presence, results in arrest at residence in Gurnee
By Sam Borcia
A word from our sponsors: April 27, 2024 open houses from Bear Realty's Glenda and Butch Dupons – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Road closure to go into effect as 'big' improvement project set to begin on busy Route 59 intersection in Fox Lake
By Sam Borcia
Man stole Alfa Romeo from Crystal Lake car dealership after shattering showroom window, authorities allege
By Amanda Marrazzo
Eli Lilly’s acquisition of Nexus facility marks a new era for Pleasant Prairie’s pharmaceutical landscape
By Denise Lockwood
Morning Highlight
Grayslake woman pursued by deputies while driving well over 110 mph with child in car
Crime
- The officer observed a white Chevrolet passenger car speed past him on the shoulder.
- Sheriff's officials said the car was traveling at well over 110 miles per hour at times.
- The car eventually stopped just south of where emergency workers were gathered at the fatal crash.
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Community gardens in McHenry County emphasize community: Where plots are available this spring
By Janelle Walker
Police Still Looking For Suspects In Libertyville Trail Attack
By Amie Schaenzer
Lake Geneva swears in new mayor and council members
By Eric Johnson & Dennis Hines
Thunderstorms in McHenry County Saturday night could bring high winds and chance of hail
By Michelle Meyer
Mothers Day Brunch 2024: Reserve Now In Buffalo Grove Area
By Eric Degrechie
Wheatland Center School students earn Gold Key in 2024 Southeast Wisconsin Scholastic Writing Region of the Scholastic Writing Awards – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
2 juveniles in custody after shooting in Waukegan leads to 30-minute police pursuit in Lake County
By Sam Borcia
Tulip Festival dazzles in Spring Grove
By Roseanne Tellez
Celebrate National Brunch Month At Oaken Bistro + Bar
By Tonya Francisco & Andrea Darlas
Man with 6th DUI charge allowed to move to Florida, then skips McHenry County court, authorities say
By Amanda Marrazzo
Units responding to crash in Salem – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Randi Freese announces run for McHenry County state's attorney after Kenneally announces sudden withdrawal from race
By Sam Borcia
Reinsdorf-Backed Firm Targets Libertyville for 91 Units
By Kathryn Brenzel
Coroner identifies McHenry man found dead in Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor after going missing
By Sam Borcia
Celebrating Cicadas Exhibit Opens This Weekend At Dunn Museum
By Amie Schaenzer
Donated Prom Dresses Raise Funds For MCC Foundation
By Amie Schaenzer
Agenda: Randall Town Board & Plan Commission meeting April 25, 2024 – West of the I
By Darren Hillock
Box truck hits Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove; over 50th time bridge has been struck
By Sam Borcia
Grandson of woman accused of battering child at illegal day care in Crystal Lake now also faces charges
By Amanda Marrazzo
100 students from local high schools experience day in life at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville
By Sam Borcia
AJ Freund, 5 years later: The short life and lingering effects of slain Crystal Lake boy
By Amanda Marrazzo
Morning Highlight
Pre-trial release denied for 2 accused of arson fire at cinema in Round Lake Beach
Courts
- Two theaters of the vacant building were engulfed in flames and the lobby was destroyed.
- The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System brought a total of around 20 fire departments to the scene.
- The juvenile reported Shields and Dolan bragged about setting the fire afterward while at a McDonald's.
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