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A motorcyclist was killed in a north suburban crash involving a semi on Sunday, police said.

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - A dump truck and a pickup truck collided head on in unincorporated Lake Bluff Saturday morning leaving one driver dead. Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to the crash at 9:20 a.m. near Route 43 and Muir Avenue. A 21-year-old man from Round Lake Beach was driving...

A fatal accident transpired on Saturday afternoon in McHenry, Illinois, causing shock in an ordinarily tranquil riverside town. A boat out of control resulted in one casualty after it hit a house on Fox River's banks, ABC7 Chicago reported. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local enforcement agencies are looking into the incident.

The 2023 Veteran's Coat Drive, run by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, will start on October 1. It will continue until November 15. New or gently used winter coats and cold weather gear are being accepted. All sizes are welcome. The Midwest Veterans Closet will distribute these items to veterans and their families.

Address: 875 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 500, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Desc: Bakeries, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. It all started with one big dream, two crazy cousins, and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. After thousands of dollars in wasted dough, recipes that did not live up to their expectations, and cookies that were just plain embarrassing to them today, the cousins decided to try something a bit unique, A/B testing their way to the perfect cookie. They would take the exact same cookie, change out one ingredient like chocolate chips and randomly visit local gas stations and grocery stores simply asking one question "Which one of these two cookies is the best?" They continued this testing on ingredients and cooking methods until they came up with what they believe is the world's best chocolate chip cookie.The very first Crumbl opened in Logan, UT while Sawyer was attending Utah State University (go Aggies). Since then the franchise has expanded to 820+ locations in 49 states and Canada, each continuing to spread warm, fresh, delicious cookies to Crumblrs everywhere.

A University of Iowa student chose the wrong vehicle on which to take out his frustrations over the weekend after he allegedly punched the hood of an unmarked police squad car, leading to his arrest. Iowa City Police say a business major from Palatine, Illinois was walking past the unmarked...

CHICAGO — Police say a 13-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was shot on the Near West Side on Sunday afternoon. According to police, the teen boy was in the 1100 block of West 13th Street when he was shot in the abdomen by an unknown individual just after 3 p.m.  Police say […]

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 libertyville..

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of mundelein..

In this day and age with all the ride options, getting arrested for a DUI really seems stupid and unacceptable. The incident happened sometime after 8 p.m. just a couple of nights ago. The Madison police received several calls about a car in distress. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect had driven her car off the road. The woman ran over some train tracks and got her minivan stuck. During the investigation, the driver smelled like booze so the cops conducted a breathalyzer test. It was two times over the legal limit. She was arrested.

Join WGN's Courtney Spinelli on a thrilling Weekend Break as they explore the spine-chilling Dungeon of Doom. Experience the terror and excitement of this infamous haunted house in Zion. Brace yourself for a journey into the heart of fear!

Taxpayer money pays for grant opportunities provided for cities that will do that. In a significant move to provide support and resources to migrants arriving in the state, Illinois has allocated over $41.5 million in taxpayer-funded grants to six local governments in the Chicago area. These funds are aimed at assisting with the needs of the approximately 15,000 non-citizen migrant arrivals.

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Highland Park police announced Friday they've identified the source of threatening text messages sent to Highland Park High School students earlier this week. Investigators determined that a juvenile student was responsible for sending the messages, according to a statement from police. The student told investigators that...

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - Grant Duncan, a World War II veteran, is set to celebrate his 100th birthday on October 23. Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps at 19, Duncan served in the South Pacific, participating in the Guadalcanal, Mariana, and Palau Islands campaigns, which included significant battles like Peleliu and Okinawa. His military role involved intercepting and deciphering Japanese code.

(North Chicago, IL) A woman killed a week ago in North Chicago in an alleged murder for hire scheme has finally been identified. Lake County Coroner’s officials say Cecilia Cuahua-Zopiyactle, most recently lived in Waukegan and North Chicago, but is originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She died of multiple gunshot wounds sustained last Friday morning. Prosecutors say the 33-year-old had recently ended her relationship with Seferino Calihua-Rodriguez, who allegedly hired Misael Chavarin-Plazola to kill her. Rosalio Diaz Zarate is accused of acting as the getaway driver. All three Waukegan men have been charged with first-degree murder.

The Mundelein Trustees plan to review the 2018 editions of the International Building, One and Two Family, Fire and Property Maintenance codes at the Village Board Meeting on October 23, 2023. The 2017 National Electric Code is also up for review. This initiative is led by the Building Department of Mundelein.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — A cancer diagnosis is life-changing for many people and their families, but a local nonprofit works to bring a little sweetness to those battling the disease. Lemons of Love, a non-profit that delivers care packages filled with products that help patients manage the side effects of chemo, hosted a 5K race […]

Jasmine Minor won the Illinois Girl's Tennis Singles State Championship in 2010.

A stunning 2-story house near Vernon Hills, Illinois recently sold for an impressive $1,018,000 on September 25th. Located at 1658 Pebble Beach Way, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061, this captivating home offers a luxurious living experience. With 5 beds and 4.5 baths, it provides ample space for a growing family or those who enjoy hosting guests.

The free curbside tree branch pickup program through Hoffman Estates Public Works is underway, with collection in Zone B during the week of Oct. 2. This program is for residents covered by the Village refuse collection contract. Only one collection pass will be made for each street. Please do not ask for exceptions.