The Latest Breaking News from Waukegan

Waukegan's Vista Health System Loses Fifth CEO in Three Years as Parent Company Faces Fund Diversion Allegations

Vista Health System's fifth CEO in three years has exited as its owner faces fund diversion claims. Here is what it means for Waukegan patients.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Illinois volunteers restore 43 acres with 9,000 native plants and 1,100 pounds of seed

In northeast Illinois, the Greenbelt Forest Preserve covers 607 acres between North Chicago and Waukegan. Invasive plants, including teasel, Canada thistle, canary grass, buckthorn and common reed, have displaced native vegetation there. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, working with the Lake County Forest Preserve District and the…

The Times of India · Oct 2

In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 years

In 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. This innovative tactic not only revealed the material's impressive structural capabilities but also held up remarkably over fifty years without significant settlement or frost heave issues. The project's success led to…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Trial of Alleged Fourth of July Shooter Postponed for Evidence Review

The trial of a man accused of a deadly shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois is postponed after his lawyer requests more time for evidence review.

Top News · Jan 10, 2024

Once studying to become a forensic pathologist, Everett Reynolds pivoted hard — into the art world

He’s now painting large-scale murals in the Chicago area, including in the Pilsen area where he recently completed a painting showing of a young woman floating in the air with the help of smiley-face balloons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023

Waukegan bank robber sought

The FBI is looking for a man who held up a Bank of America branch at 920 South Waukegan Road on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023

Emerging big man Anton Strelnikov leads Lake Zurich past Waukegan

Strelnikov had 19 points and 11 rebounds in Lake Zurich’s 71-60 win against visiting Waukegan on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Suspect sought in Waukegan bank robbery

A man displayed a demand note and implied he had a handgun before fleeing on foot, according to officials.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2023

Chicago outdoors: Bears-watching sandhill, Waukegan’s Governmen Pier & contacts

A Bears-watchng sandhill crane, a sharp comment on Waukegan’s Goverment Pier and contacts for reporting overflowing fishing-line receptacles are among the notes from around Chicgo outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023

Country Club Hills jumps into Bears stadium blitz

The south suburb joins Naperville, Waukegan, Aurora and Richton Park in courting the team, which has hit an impasse in property tax negotiations in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023