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(North Chicago, IL) A third Waukegan resident has been charged in a North Chicago homicide that took place last week. Lake County Major Crime Task Force officials on Monday said 35-year-old Seferino Calihua-Rodriguez allegedly hired 26-year-old Misael Chavarin-Plazola to kill an ex-girlfriend. That woman, who has not yet been identified, was shot and killed last Friday morning in the 1-thousand-block of Victoria Avenue. Authorities now say a third man, 29-year-old Rosalio Diaz Zarate, was the getaway driver for the alleged shooter, and has also been taken into custody. All three suspects face multiple first-degree murder counts, among other charges.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been performing checks at liquor stores across Lake County. The purpose of these checks is to prevent the sale of alcohol to those under 21. Out of 55 stores checked, seven were found breaking this law.

ROUND LAKE, Ill. - A Round Lake man who was shot by police during a hostage situation last week has been charged. On Sept. 19, Round Lake police responded to a home in the 700 block of North Park Road and tried to speak to a couple who were living in the basement after a woman told officers there was a woman in the basement who needed help, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Three people were injured in a serious crash in north suburban Lincolnshire on Tuesday evening, fire officials said.

The driver of an Amazon truck has been charged in Racine court with vehicular homicide while under the influence of a controlled substance, namely marijuana. Bond for 31-year-old Jonathan Bueche of Antioch was set Tuesday at $5,000. According to the criminal complaint, Bueche turned in front of a motorcycle Sunday morning at Highway K and West Frontage Road, killing the driver of the cycle, 45-year-old Adam Hobach of Oak Creek. His juvenile daughter, who was riding on the back, suffered serious injuries that were not life-threatening. Bueche purportedly admitted to using marijuana the night before through a water pipe and a vape pen. The complaint says the defendant failed a pair of field sobriety tests. The results of two blood draws were pending.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around schaumburg.

The driver of a stolen motorcycle was killed in a collision with a vehicle near Waukegan over the weekend, according to police who continue to investigate the crash.

This fall, maybe a road trip that will scare the crap out of you is in order. No paying $25 to walk through a house with creepy clowns, just take a drive and Illinois will do the rest. The human mind can take simple realities and turn them into complex...

The Village of Lake Zurich recently conducted its 5th National Community Survey in collaboration with the National Research Center. The survey, conducted in July and August 2023, collected opinions from residents on various aspects of community life, including public safety, community design, and the natural environment. The results showed that 97% of residents view Lake Zurich as a good or excellent place to live, and 95% rate the overall quality of life highly.

HUNTLEY, Ill. — Two more cases of E.coli have been linked to an outbreak at a far northwest suburban high school. According to the McHenry County Health Department, there have now been nine confirmed cases of E.coli tied to Huntley High School after the first round of cases were reported last week. MCDH officials said […]

A 17-year-old boy was struck by a car in north suburban Niles Monday morning, police said.

This comes after a post nearly two weeks ago on an anti-LGBTQ account on the website formerly known as Twitter targeted the school.

A stunning 4-story house near Highland Park, Illinois recently sold for an impressive $1,737,500 on September 22nd. Located at 40 Scott Loop, Highland Park, IL, 60035, this magnificent property offers a total of 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. With a spacious interior spanning 5,651 square feet, this house sits on a generous lot size of 7,405 square feet.

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, Mr. John Durning, the owner of a local restaurant on mainstreet Libertyville, Pizzeria Deville, officially announced the closing of this business on their official Facebook page. Through Facebook, Durning communicated that the closing was not due to a lack of passion, but a result of many combined hardships, including the pandemic.

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from northwest suburban Wheeling. Alber Garcia was last seen walking westbound away from Woodman's Grocery Store at 1550 Deerfield Parkway in Buffalo Grove, according to Wheeling police. Garcia recently moved...

The band that put “Overdrive” into rock is being resurrected for a short tour this year and more dates in 2024. Randy Bachman announced his iconic ’70s rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive will be hitting the road and visiting Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois, just north of Chicago, on Oct. 20.

In this article, we explore three delightful sandwiches from Libertyville. Have you had the chance to savor any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

The Illinois SAFE-T Act is facing criticism again, according to a press release from the McHenry County office. The release refers to two recent cases where defendants, with serious charges and criminal histories, were released under the Act.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to south elgin..

There’s new information regarding the murder of two teen boys in Palatine. Authorities believe the boys were specifically targeted and that the shooting may be gang- related.