A hiker is in critical condition after a fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday. A medical helicopter transported him out ...

Four Democrats announced bids for Lake County Sheriff in 2026, an open seat since Oscar Martinez Jr. can’t seek a third term.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Gary officer-involved shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead.

Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies were recognized for exceptional service recently. Deputy Kevin Kessel (left) was ...

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Division practiced their shooting skills at a recent workshop. Lake County ...

The sheriff’s office received a request to do a welfare check on the woman on Friday, April 11, but could not find her.

Crews had to pause their search for the suspect until daybreak. His body was recovered at approximately 7 p.m.

UNINCORPORATED CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (WLS) -- A person was fatally shot by a McHenry County Sheriff's deputy during a barricade situation in unincorporated Crystal Lake Thursday, the McHenry County ...

Sun-Times file photo Share A man was fatally shot by a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy Thursday afternoon in unincorporated Crystal Lake. McHenry County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a ...

The sheriff's office posted on Facebook around 4:45 p.m. Thursday alerting people to “heavy police activity” and to avoid the area of Briarwood Road and North Avenue in Crystal Lake.

(WLS) -- A Gary police officer fatally shot a 38-year-old man, who was pointing a gun at police while holding his 1-year-old baby early Wednesday, the Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's Department said.