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Until it’s gone, you likely wouldn't notice the catalytic converter meant to neutralize harmful gases from engine exhaust is missing. Loud noise, a noticeable smell, sluggish acceleration, illuminat...

A new business proposed for Hawthorn mall in Vernon Hills would feature self-serve beer and wine taps, allowing customers to drink alcohol while strolling through the shopping center. While supportive...

Missing teenager Brissa Romero was under the influence of alcohol and THC when she drove her car into a pond in Illinois and drowned, a coroner has ruled.

A multi-agency effort focused on organized retail crime groups operating in Vernon Hills led to felony charges against seven people involved in crimes locally and across the country, police said Thurs...

Every so often we’ll publish a story about an exotic pet on the loose that leaves us all wondering what the owners of such a pet were thinking. The latest story started just over a month ago in Vern...

One person is in custody and at least one more suspect is being sought by police in connection with a home invasion Oct. 28 in Vernon Hills. Carlos E. Kidd, 44, of Evansville, Indiana, is being held ...

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the body found in a pond located in north suburban Vernon Hills.

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the body found in a pond located in north suburban Vernon Hills.

A body was retrieved from a retention pond in Vernon Hills on Tuesday morning, where the car of missing Illinois teen Brissa Romero had submerged over a week ago.

Body pulled from Chicago area pond identified as missing teen Brissa Romero