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Rookie cop began her first shift at 6 p.m. Six hours later, she delivered a baby

Rookie cop began her first shift at 6 p.m. Six hours later, she delivered a baby

Kelsey Watson was just six hours into her very first shift as a Grayslake police officer when a call came in that a woman was in labor at home. Minutes later, the rookie cop was delivering a newborn baby girl into the world.

 
US Customs and Border agent convicted of raping, robbing sex workers in suburban hotel rooms

US Customs and Border agent convicted of raping, robbing sex workers in suburban hotel rooms

A federal jury on Thursday convicted U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent Luis Uribe on all counts alleging he used his gun and badge to rape and rob Chinese sex workers in Chicago-area hotel rooms in 2022.

 
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A catch with the pontiff: Suburban promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball at Vatican

A catch with the pontiff: Suburban promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball at Vatican

Music promoter and entrepreneur Ron Onesti recalls ‘having a catch’ with Pope Leo during a recent meeting at the Vatican.

 
Arlington Heights police chief to retire after 44 years with department

Arlington Heights police chief to retire after 44 years with department

Arlington Heights Police Chief Nick Pecora will retire in November and conclude a 44-year career with the department.

 
Five Week 5 high school football games to watch

Five Week 5 high school football games to watch

Wauconda (4-0) at Grayslake North (4-0) Who had this as the only 4-0 vs. 4-0 matchup in Week 5? Defending Northern Lake County Conference champ Wauconda is no strang...

 
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Lake County voters to decide on sales tax to pay for school improvements

Lake County voters to decide on sales tax to pay for school improvements

Voters throughout Lake County will be asked Nov. 3 whether a 1% sales tax should be imposed to be used exclusively to improve school facilities or to hire school resource officers and mental health professionals.

 
Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards

Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards

Chicago and Illinois are filing legal challenges to a Trump administration rule set to take effect Friday that would give the federal government broader power to deny green cards to immigrants who receive welfare benefits — the latest legal clash between the White House and Democratic leaders Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

 
Battle for control: DuPage County clerk takes fight to appellate court

Battle for control: DuPage County clerk takes fight to appellate court

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek took her legal fight over how her office is run to a panel of three appellate court justices this week, asking them to overturn rulings made by a DuPage County judge on billing and bidding procedures.

 
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Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des Plaines

Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des Plaines

Teams of thieves who distract strangers in suburban parking lots and steal their jewelry have struck again.

 
Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun.

 

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