Mundelein

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives seized two firearms and filed a juvenile petition for charges against a juvenile who threatened a school shooting, authorities said.

In collaboration with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Camp I Am ME (A fire safety education nonprofit), the Mundelein Fire Department will be installing no-cost smoke alarms for the residents of Mundelein.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators continue to investigate a crash involving a car and bicyclist that occurred midday Saturday near Libertyville.

“Christmas on the Ranch” is the third in a trilogy of Christmas movies shot in the Northwest suburbs — previous entries were “Christmas With Felicity” and “Reporting for Christmas.” The latter premiered on Hulu last year.

Arrest warrants have been obtained for three males for burglaries to Lake County area smoke shops.

Quinn Schambow threw for 322 yards and five touchdowns as Libertyville took care of Mundelein and took control of the North Suburban Conference.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Oct. 8 at Dover Straits restaurant, 890 E. U.S. Highway 45, Mundelein.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) plans a number of recycling events in the area on Sept. 21.

A Washington man who police said was wanted on a Chicago homicide and a Cary woman were arrested Tuesday after an hourslong police search and standoff in Lake Barrington, officials said.

The Dari in Hebron won't be closed for long. The ice cream shop and eatery, operated by one family for decades, is getting new owners.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area-funded task force, concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of a Mundelein man who was allegedly selling fentanyl and other drugs.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and Mundelein police officers deescalated a tense situation involving an armed man.

The Village of Mundelein is pleased to introduce a new initiative -- the Hometown Heroes Veteran’s Banner Program -- honoring Mundelein residents who served in the military by way of street banners.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will host a household chemical waste collection event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 18 at the Mundelein Metra station, 205 N. Archer Ave.

Crystal Lake Brewing has a lot to celebrate this year as they take home an award from the World Beer Cup and mark 10 years in the business.

Michael Peck of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Stone, a native of Mundelein, was recently recognized for their work while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Russell.

Angie Affolter of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

A 17-year-old Mundelein area boy is recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to a leg, though he told police that he had been the victim of a shooting.

From 1950 until 2023, 11 tornadoes occurred in the Chicago area during the month of February, according to the National Weather Service in Romeoville whose forecast area includes 18 counties in northeast Illinois and five in northwest Indiana.

The 16th annual Forecast Lake County Luncheon will take place Feb. 21.

Developers say there's a demand for smaller apartments, but they would require a special permit from the village of Cary because of their density.

Mundelein resident Sal Catanese embraces the unpredictable nature of the housing sector with a strategy of constant preparedness.

The Salvation Army received a generous surprise when discovering a second gold coin of the Christmas season donated to a red kettle in Lake County on Dec. 1.

Metra leaders adopted sweeping updates to fares and zoning Friday, reforms officials said would simplify travel on the system for riders.

Ret. Col. Michael Peck of Mundelein writes a letter to the editor.

At the 2023 America in Bloom annual symposium and awards celebration recently held in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Village of Mundelein was the winner of the 25,000-30,000 Population Category Award.

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are investigating a fatal Saturday afternoon traffic crash that occurred in unincorporated Mundelein.

The Lake County retired Teachers Association will meet at noon Oct. 10 at Dover Straits restaurant, 890 E. U.S. Highway 45 in Mundelein.

State Sen. Adriane Johnson reports that 12 school districts throughout the area will receive over $6 million in funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.

Professional advisers from the America in Bloom program will visit Mundelein on July 27-28.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four people in connection with recklessly firing firearms in two separate instances on July 3.

State Sen. Adriane Johnson is inviting residents to ask questions about state resources and provide feedback on legislative priorities at her upcoming Coffee and Connect event on June 10.

A Mundelein man arrested June 4 after a fight at Beach Park Motel with the help of a Lake County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit after he fled the scene, police said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area-funded task force, concluded a three-month investigation that led to the arrest of a Mundelein man who possessed nearly 8,000 fentanyl laced pills and three firearms.

Free and open to the public, Maker Faire Lake County will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15 at Lake County College’s Grayslake campus at 19351 W Washington St.

Multiple suburbs will receive grants for projects to encourage residents to use alternates to cars, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday.

McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Winnebago and Boone counties could see 5 to 8 inches overnight in Saturday, the National Weather Service warned in a winter storm warning Friday.

Anthony J. Delorto, 37, faces single counts of unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

Common Ground, an organization at Mundelein High School dedicated to showcasing the different backgrounds of the student body, is hosting a cultural fair on March 3 at the high school.

About a 100 people braved the icy waters of Nippersink Lake Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, during the Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

Once a champion amateur boxer, Larry Lentz aims to empower others one punch at a time at his newly opened fitness fight club in Mundelein.

Mayor Steve Lentz recently hosted his ninth annual State of the Village presentation to offer residents an inside look at Mundelein’s key accomplishments and the Village’s vision and focus areas for 2023.

Youthage Culinary Specialist is hosting a Wine & Dine Lake Couty Benefit from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at 508 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Jan. 22, 2023.

Carmel Catholic High School will hold its 49th annual Street Scenes fundraiser Feb. 10-11, featuring live entertainment, including more than 40 bands, games of chance, a silent auction, food, and drinks.

The Mundelein Village Board on Dec. 12 unanimously approved the annexation of over 700 acres of farmland located northwest of Mundelein on Illinois Route 60.

The Mundelein Police Department announced recently that agents from FBI, along with other law enforcement partners, ended a two-and-a-half-year manhunt for a suspect wanted in conjunction with a 2020 homicide in Mundelein.

While most of northern Illinois saw rain Friday morning, snow fell in McHenry and Lake counties where the National Weather Service predicted 2 to 4 inches.

To support local businesses and financially reward people for shopping in Mundelein, the Village of Mundelein is pleased to announce the launch of the “Third Annual Handmade for the Holidays…Let’s Support Local,” Holiday Raffle.