Mosquitoes in Lake County test positive for West Nile Virus
Health officials say they sampled the mosquitos at the end of June and they were taken from Bannockburn, Lake Villa, and Vernon Hills.
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Health officials say they sampled the mosquitos at the end of June and they were taken from Bannockburn, Lake Villa, and Vernon Hills.
These are the first confirmed indicators of West Nile Virus in the county this year.
The affected areas include Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and other parts of Lake County.
The scammers tell the victim that a judge issued an arrest warrant because they missed jury duty.
A new scam is targeting people in the far north suburbs who think they skipped jury duty.
It happened in unincorporated Grayslake in Lake County early Tuesday morning.
The letters give a phone number to call if debtors want to avoid collection action, such as "garnishment of wages and bank accounts."
Police said they don't know how long the object was buried or if it still has the potential to explode.
The discovery of a possible World War II-era rocket in unincorporated Antioch prompted a bomb squad response and for residents to be evacuated as a precaution on Thursday.
Terrance Craig, of Gary, is now in custody, charged with two counts of arson and one count of intimidation.
Once common, black bears don't have a resident population in the area, but the Department of Natural Resources said individual bears may travel to Illinois from Missouri and Wisconsin.
The Lake County Illinois Sheriff's Department issued a warning after a black bear was spotted at ahome in unincorporated Antioch on West Deer Ridge Lane.
The Lake County Sheriff's office said 26-year-old Ryan Andrews was arrested Friday morning in Tinley Park.
Authorities are searching for 26-year-old Ryan Andrews, of Merrillville, and said he should be considered dangerous.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of setting a small fire in the lobby of the Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, earlier this week.
Authorities in northwest Indiana said they have identified a person of interest in connection with a small fire set Monday morning in the lobby of the Lake County Jail.
Authorities in northwest Indiana are asking for help tracking down a man who set a small fire Monday morning in the lobby of the Lake County Jail.
Ricardo Perez, 31 of Mundelein was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated unlawful possession of a firearm – with no FOID or conceal carry license and resisting arrest.
Police said officers told the man to drop his knife, but he lunged at them instead.
Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested and charged a man after he picked up two girls and sexually abused one at his home on Saturday.
Police in Lake County, Indiana, rescued more than 40 dogs from a suspected puppy mill. Detectives said they received a tip about a man buying an unusually large amount of dog food and medical supplies. Police searched a home in Crown Point and a barn near Rensselaer and discovered dozens of dogs.
This week is Period Poverty Awareness Week - a time to draw attention to the number of people who struggle to pay for necessary menstrual products.
He's turned hundreds of dogs into officers who now serve and protect their community. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman takes us through a day of training in Grayslake.
Zeus the K9 helped in the initial traffic stop. The dog sniffed around the man's car and gave a positive indication for drugs in the car.
Authorities said it all stemmed from a quarrel about a noisy leaf blower.
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
They gathered around Michigan Avenue, with signs and voices to show they will not stay silent in time of war.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The Chief Naturalist explains why the center does not know which swan died.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Illinois lawmakers and advocates Monday announced their intentions to form a bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in the Epstein files that happened in the state.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Former President Bill Clinton was asked about the photo in the files, where he appeared to be in a hot tub. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the committee she did not recall meeting Jeffrey Epstein.
Experts from northwestern medicine said the time change can impact people’s overall health.
Students at Kilmer Elementary School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, recently wrapped up a week-long cereal drive, collecting 335 boxes of cereal to benefit local food pantries.
Passengers and crew members aboard a united airlines flight leaving Los Angeles are safe after making an emergency return to LAX.
Temperatures stay above average into early next week before cooler air potentially returns mid-March.
Disable Army veteran Jose Fernandez said it was only after he threatened to file a disability claim that they finally let him behind the counter to an employee restroom, but it was too late.
Razani left Iran in 2016 and has lived in Chicago for almost five years. In that time, his work has been political and often critical of the Islamic Republic regime.
They gathered around Michigan Avenue, with signs and voices to show they will not stay silent in time of war.
Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, killing the country's supreme leader.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The win extended Chicago's unbeaten streak against Canadian opponents to six matches dating to 2024.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
The man who opened fire in the deadly shooting also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
