Lake County News-Sun

The Lake County News-Sun is a local newspaper located in Gurnee, Illinois, focusing mainly on news relevant to Lake County, which is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. This newspaper is owned by the Chicago Tribune Media Group, which also oversees a number of other regional publications, such as the Pioneer Press. Historically, the Lake County News-Sun was the primary source for local news, even successfully defending its position against the Tribune when it established a bureau in the area. However, since the Daily Herald launched its own Lake County bureau in 2000, the News-Sun has faced considerable competition.

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Mather High School student wounded, school briefly locked down

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Caroline Kubzansky

A Mather High School student was shot near the West Ridge school during Tuesday afternoon dismissal, according to Chicago police and the local alderman. The student, a 17-year-old boy, was sitting in a car near Mather Park on the 5900 block of North California Avenue when a person came up to him and shot him in the left arm around 3:20 p.m., police said. The boy was taken to Evanston Hospital and was expected to recover, police said. Ald.
Column: The Pete Rose saga will likely end with the all-time Hit King in the Hall of Fame

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Paul Sullivan

Pete Rose owes his eternal gratitude to President Donald Trump, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Baseball Hall of Fame for getting him into Cooperstown in 2028, assuming he’s rubber stamped by the 16-member Classic Baseball Era Committee when he’s placed on the ballot in two years. Since he’s no longer living, we’ll have to assume he’s not at all grateful, based on a lifetime of playing victim.
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the NBA playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Kyle Hightower

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs, the team announced. The Celtics announced the extent of Tatum’s injury and the surgery a day after the six-time All-Star went down in the team’s 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, putting both the hopes of the defending champions repeating and Tatum’s playing status for next season in doubt.
Review: In ‘The Antiquities’ at the Goodman Theatre, what becomes of our future selves?

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Chris Jones

If you view all of those Silicon Valley kids messing around with artificial intelligence for fun and profit as kindling flames that will not only disrupt but destroy the human race, then “The Antiquities” is your kind of show.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Dee-Ann Durbin

U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday. The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a record $6.23 in March, according to the Consumer Price Index. It was the first month-to-month drop in egg prices since October 2024. Overall, the average price of eggs of all sizes fell 12.7%, the steepest monthly decline since March 1984.
Four Evanston/Skokie D65 School Board members join, face cutting as much as $15 million

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Richard Requena

Four new school boardmembers were sworn into the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting and will immediately face a financial crisis. The new members, Patricia Anderson, Nichole Pinkard, Maria Opdycke and Andrew Wymer, replace more than half of the outgoing board. The previous four members declined to run for re-election after a turbulent pair of years that saw the district plummet into a financial deficit.
On a North Carolina college tour, South Elgin’s Adriana Jimenez finds next home. ‘Been a staple for three years.’

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Rick Armstrong

Go your own way. South Elgin senior Adriana Jimenez is doing just that in high school, despite having followed in the footsteps of older sister Sammy by competing in both softball and cheerleading. “She’s had a nice career and been a staple for three years now,” Storm coach Brad Reynard said of Adriana. “I’ve been fortunate to have her play both third base and catcher for me.
Evanston man charged with attempted murder in domestic shooting, police say

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Richard Requena

A 57-year-old Evanston man is being charged with two felony first degree attempted murder charges after shooting at two of his family members on Greenwood Street near Hartrey Avenue, Evanston police said, adding that no injuries were reported. Police said John Ross Sr. of the 2300 block of Greenwood Street, Evanston, shot at two of his family members, ages 34 and 48, on May 3.
UIC commit Paige Liezert downplays her role. ‘I just show up and do my job.’ Crown Point knows better.

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Dave Melton

Before Paige Liezert had thrown a single pitch in high school, Crown Point softball coach Angie Richwalski believed a future ace was on the way. Liezert is fulfilling that promise this season. “We’ve been expecting this from her, and it’s been great to see it all come to fruition,” Richwalski said. Liezert’s season-ending injury during her freshman year proved to be only a minor hurdle on her path to stardom. As a junior, the Illinois-Chicago commit has emerged as one of the state’s top pitchers.
Evanston firefighter treated at hospital following residential fire

1 day ago | chicagotribune.com | Richard Requena

An Evanston firefighter was being treated for heat exhaustion at a local hospital following a fire at a home on Monday, according to a news release from the Evanston Fire Department. The family living in the home has been displaced and is being assisted with shelter by the American Red Cross. Firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 1900 block of Warren Street on Monday around 11 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions.