Strong thunderstorms expected to pack winds of up to 50 mph were hitting the Chicago area this evening, but are expected to blow through quickly. … Read more ›
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Crime
Lake County announces new arrests in killings of Laura Hobbs and Krystal Tobias, as well as Fred Reckling, all once linked to other men
Lake County prosecutors this afternoon announced new murder charges in two notorious slayings that had been attributed to other men until DNA pointed away from … Read more ›
Crime
After 20 years in prison, man cleared in ’86 Waukegan rape
Lake County prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Bennie Starks, who spent 20 years in prison before DNA pointed away from him. Assistant State’s Attorney … Read more ›
Entertainment, Food and drink
Come explore the Northern Illinois Wine Trail
For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›
Government
Officials warn homeowners of deed scams
Lake County officials are warning homeowners to be on the lookout for what some say are deed scams. Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Lake County Recorder of … Read more ›
News
Lake County Forest Preserve board approves budget
The Lake County Forest Preserve board this week approved a $114 million balanced budget, which is $31.2 million more than last year’s budget, officials said. … Read more ›
News
Antioch OKs zoning change, clears way for winery
Despite neighbors’ objections, the Antioch Planning Commission and Zoning Board has recommended a change to the zoning code to include wineries on agriculturally zoned property … Read more ›
News, Travel
Metra: Customers will face screenings, searches during NATO summit
Forget that cup of coffee or water bottle. And leave your backpack at home. Those are among the messages Metra is sending to riders who … Read more ›
News
Quinn gets bill that would raise insurance costs for retirees
The state Senate approved legislation that would require retired state workers to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance. The measure, which … Read more ›
Crime
Former Antioch teacher in grade-changing scandal charged with forgery
A former Antioch Community High School teacher convicted in a grade changing scandal earlier this year is due in a DeKalb County court Friday for … Read more ›
