FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

Live WWII-era rocket discovered in Antioch-area yard

The Lake County bomb squad recovered the object and detonated it. It was determined to be live. The residents of the property were evacuated as a precaution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

Highland Park shooting suspect’s trial date could be set in September

During a hearing at Lake County Courthouse Tuesday, Robert E. Crimo III’s first court appearance since January, his attorney said a trial date could be set by Crimo III’s next appearance Sept. 11.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

A tattoo surprise: North suburban woman got twin tiger tattoos, then finds her mother had one, too

Alana Blanchard, 24, who lives in Lake County, says most of her tattoos have a simple meaning: “I liked it.” But the tigers on her torso also turned out to match one that her mom has.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Shopkeeper rescues abducted toddler after carjacker runs over his mom in suburban Chicago, police say

CHICAGO — Police are looking for a man driving a stolen white BMW who carjacked a woman and ran her over before abducting her 2-year-old who nearly wandered into a busy street after being abandoned Thursday afternoon near Libertyville, officials said.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 24, 2023

Arrest warrant issued for former MTV star accused of making arrangements to have sex with underage girl

Connor N. Smith, 32, was actually communicating with a Lake County sheriff’s detective posing as a girl under the age of 15, authorities said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023

Finding big shed antlers

Jim Jeffries found big shed antlers in Lake County to earn Shed of the Week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

State should move quickly to create a park along unused Route 53 right of way in Lake County

Finding an unbroken, contiguous stretch of open land is hard in an urban area. Some environmentalists worry this idea is on the back burner.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023

Illinois parade shooting suspect makes brief return to courtroom for case update; 10,000 pages of reports have been shared

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Lake County prosecutors indicated the massive investigation into the July Fourth Highland Park parade shooting is still ongoing during a brief courtroom appearance Tuesday for alleged shooter Robert Crimo III.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Here’s what it will take for city, suburbs to partner on economic development

Local officials’ optimism is encouraging, but not enough when it comes to securing solid and long-term investments in the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023

Longer Waukegan Airport runway is not a good reason to take forest preserve land

Where’s the offer to give the Lake County Forest Preserve District so many acres of such high quality that the deal is an undeniable win-win?

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023