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The Highland Park parade shooting paralyzed a boy. His life remains shattered 2 years later, mom says
The second anniversary of the Highland Park parade shooting comes a week after a shocking court hearing in which suspected shooter Robert E. Crimo III was expected to change his plea to guilty but …
Movie featuring Lake County locations opens Friday; ‘People really opened their doors to us’
“Ghostlight” opens Friday at the Wayfarer Theater in Highland Park, giving viewers a look at scenes shot mostly in Waukegan, but also Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Northbrook and Lincolnwood.…
Waukegan council still debating Israel-Hamas cease-fire resolution; ‘If you think it’s going to favor one side or another — wrong’
A resolution written by Felix, and a second one submitted to council members by Mayor Ann Taylor, are being studied with the goal of putting forward a document in final form for the next meeting at…
Zion man charged with possession of child p**n
Police said they received information that someone at the residence was downloading child p**nography images and videos and saving them to a cloud storage account.
North Shore behavioral health provider named as lone non-profit on Crain’s Fast 50
As the country started to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Susan Resko, saw a sort of silver lining to the previous tumultuous years when people were safe distancing and wearing surgical masks to…
Waukegan’s Bravo Buddies camp teaches kids how to play instruments; ‘I like the places music takes me’
Alvaro is one of 120 youngsters participating in Bravo Waukegan’s Bravo Buddies summer music camp, which operates in conjunction with summer school at John L. Lewis Middle School in Waukegan and of…
Timetable for Lake Bluff interchange improvements remains unclear
The state of the interchange has been a village concern for many years.
Round Lake-area realignment of Cedar Lake Road gets funding boost; ‘This will improve everybody’s lives’
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award Wednesday in Washington, putting the $42 million project into a position to start the necessary engineering and begin construction of the t…
Lake Bluff Library to continue with reduced hours of operation; ‘This was a difficult decision’
On June 18, the library board voted 4-1 (with one abstention and one member absent) to extend a pilot program started earlier this year cutting some weekday hours, and closing the library on Sunday…
Lake County entertainment calendar
Here is a calendar of upcoming events in Lake County and surrounding towns. Friday, June 28 Wauconda Fest: 5 p.m. at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free. (847) 526-3610; facebook.com/waucond…
Thousands line street for Waukegan’s American Independence Parade; ‘This … is all about community’
Approximately 5,000 people lined Sheridan Road, from Franklin Street north to Bowen Park, Sunday in Waukegan for the city’s longstanding American Independence Parade held annually the Sunday before…
Celebrate Fox Lake Parade gets an early jump on Independence Day; ‘One of the highlights of my year’
Offerings also included a downtown car show, festivities at the renovated Lakefront Park and evening fireworks illuminating Nippersink Lake. More than 30 parade entries were featured in the parade.
Protestors target U.S. Rep. Schneider’s home for early-morning demonstration; ‘This is intimidation and scare tactics’
Schneider and Moisio were among several local leaders who said Sunday in Waukegan and elsewhere that taking a protest to an individual’s home is not the way to persuade influential people to change…
Lawsuit filed against manufacturer of rifle used in Highland Park parade shooting
The family of a Highland Park parade shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the assault rifle used in the attack, saying Smith & Wesson irresponsibly marketed the milit…
Scoop the Loop at Waukegan cruise event
Scoop Waukegan will be July 12 and 13 on Genesee and Water streets in downtown Waukegan.
Lake County fireworks
The Fourth of July always seems to arrive before we know it, the height of summer here already. With the holiday weekend comes fireworks; read on to find the best show near you. Almost a hundred Ch…
Drone shows dazzle, but are Americans ready to add them to July 4th traditions?
Drone light shows have emerged in recent years as an alternative to fireworks, addresses growing concerns about noise, safety and the environment.
Waukegan school board’s student members take oath of office; ‘I hope to help with new policies’
Rosales and Bravo took their oath of office during a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday at the Lincoln Center administration building in Waukegan ahead of their one-year term starting Monday…
Body found inside burning Fox Lake home
The man was brought outside to paramedics, who pronounced him dead.
Concerns about EtO report aired at Lake County hearing; ‘We need to do everything we can to ensure there is less EtO in the air’
Hoadley talked about before and after conditions at both Medline’s facility in Waukegan, which sterilizes surgical products, and Vantage Specialty Chemicals’ Gurnee plant, where ingredients for per…
Statistics show most Waukegan Township residents struggling to make ends meet; ‘It’s important all people are able to live with dignity’
Lake County families living below the poverty level, or earning less than the ALICE standard, can take advantage of a variety of opportunities for both parents and children to ensure a more comfort…
Waukegan library van delivers books and services to residents; ‘It creates a lot of energy and excitement when they come’
Library Executive Director Tiffany Verzani said the van offers multifaceted opportunities, from visiting schools, to creating a presence at events like resource fairs, to delivering books or other …
Waukegan board assures dual-language program is safe at raucous meeting; ‘We spend so much time infighting … we rarely see progress’
Ewing was forced to order a five-minute recess for the second consecutive meeting Tuesday at the Lincoln Center administration building in Waukegan after board member Anita Hanna refused to stop i…
Lake County state lawmakers talk coal ash, casino and maternal care at town hall
Coal ash was one of several issues discussed at a town hall hosted by state Sen. Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, state Rep. Daniel Didich, and Mayfield Monday in Waukegan to report to the public …
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter initially balks at plea deal in attack that killed seven, injured dozens
State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said Robert Crimo III would plead guilty to seven counts of murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery.
Lake County voters’ choices are set as candidate filing deadlines pass; ‘You’ll see a high turnout’
Lake County voters have a little over four months to meet the candidates and study their choices before the Nov. 5 general election.
Waukegan mural marks downtown area of social services; ‘We envision this being the corner of hope and opportunity’
Roberson was among the people who dedicated the mural on June 8, and will hold a resource fair on July 19 at the corner to show the public the breadth of services available in that immediate area o…
Highland Park parade shooting survivors, victims’ families expected at alleged gunman’s plea-change hearing
A hearing on Wednesday may conclude the criminal prosecution of Robert Crimo III in the mass shooting at the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade that killed seven and wounded dozens.
Summer improvements underway at Highland Park, Deerfield and Highwood schools
The three school districts serving Highland Park, Deerfield and Highwood, are currently doing summer and ongoing construction in those communities, making some of their buildings safer and more ene…
Lake Forest approves 4-year contract with police officers
Highlights of the new pact include pay raises of 4.25% in the 2025 fiscal year, 3.75% in 2026 and 2027, and 3.5% in 2028.
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A decade ago, Highland Park High School had roughly 10 students a year hospitalized for mental health issues of all kinds. Now, that number is closer to 60 to 70 a year. The number of students participating in various types of support groups through the high school's drop-in center rose 58 percent in five years, officials say. Read the first in our 3-part series Anxiety High here: http://trib.in/2jlROxl
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