Lake County car chase follows fatal Waukegan shooting September 23, 2026 at 11:06 a.m. The victim is a 29-year-old Zion man. His identity has not yet been released.
Elderly man killed in Barrington train-car crash September 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. His car was hit by a commuter train where the tracks cross U.S. Route 14 at Hart Road, authorities said.
Law & Order column: Zion man charged in fatal shooting September 18, 2026 at 2:19 p.m. “Since the night Joshua Strong lost his life, our detectives have worked diligently to piece together what happened and hold the person responsible accountable,” Sheriff John Idleburg said.
Man charged in year-old, fatal Beach Park-area hit-and-run September 11, 2026 at 12:42 p.m. Police said they have not located the pickup involved in the crash and believe it has been destroyed.
Law & Order column: Masked group breaks into gaming machines September 11, 2026 at 11:01 a.m. A private security guard was on site during the robbery, police said, but did not intervene because he was outnumbered.
Law & Order column: Waukegan police testing the use of drones September 3, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. The drones are placed on a rooftop in a weather-safe housing and can be quickly deployed in the event of an emergency.
Waukegan police investigating fatal shooting September 2, 2026 at 10:47 a.m. Authorities said the victim was an adult Hispanic in his 40s or 50s. His identity has not yet been released.
Man convicted of murder in fatal Antioch drug-related shooting August 29, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. The defendant will face a minimum term of 45 years in prison.
Law & Order column: Suspect arrested after Zion standoff August 28, 2026 at 4:24 p.m. Police said they received multiple reports over the previous weekend of armed robberies and attempted vehicle carjackings.
Police say Chicago-area softball coach abused female player August 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. He offered coaching services throughout the Chicago area, but was mostly centered in Wauconda and Vernon Hills, police said.