Authorities are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred July 4 near Round Lake, police said.

A mosquito “pool” (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus.

Metra is adding more trains on the UP North, UP West and Rock Island lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate those heading into the city for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

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People enjoy the Lake Bluff Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Lake Bluff.

Ahead of the exhibition, comic book artist Alex Ross visited the Dunn Museum for a private book signing, where Forest Preserves staff asked him a few questions.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be taking part in Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign taking place July 4–6. 

Sharleen is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for July 3, 2025.

The McHenry County Department of Health, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, is proud to share the results of the sixth annual Operation Dropbox donation drive.

Regional 911 consolidation partners and federal, state and local officials gathered June 27 to celebrate the completion of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications facility.