Lake County sends off graduates

It's the end of the 2012-13 school year and area schools are bidding farewell to their senior classes. Check out photos from recent graduation ceremonies.

• Metra train strikes pedestrian in Prospect Heights

  A Metra train struck a pedestrian Tuesday, May 21 in northwest suburban Prospect Heights.

• Motley names new Waukegan fire chief

  

  Two weeks after taking office and immediately naming a new police chief and city attorney, Mayor Wayne Motley brought change to the fire chief’s post on Monday, May 20, by accepting the resignation of Dan Young and replacing him with Ricco Farrell.

• Search and rescue continues after devastating Moore tornado leaves at least 24 dead

  

  MOORE, Okla. — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least seven children were among 24 killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise. Hospitals were treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children. The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office said there could be as many as 40 more fatalities from the tornado.
• DUI figures show less drinking and driving in Lake County