The alleged Highland Park parade shooter said in a letter to the judge in his case that he denies claims that he has been “staring down” victims in court and says he “feels sorry for everyone involved.” Robert Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, wrote a letter, dated January 16, to Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti. […]

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Crew targeting business owners burglarizes house in Mundelein, steals large amount of cash
Officials say a burglary crew targeting business owners burglarized a house in Mundelein where they completely ransacked the home and stole a large amount of cash. The Mundelein Police Department responded on November 15 to a house on Hazelnut Crossing in Mundelein in the Hampton Reserve subdivision for a report of a residential burglary. Officers […]
Police officer responding to emergency call involved in two-vehicle crash in Gurnee
No injuries were reported after a police car making a U-turn while responding to an emergency call crashed into another car in Gurnee Friday evening. A Gurnee Police Department officer was responding to a vehicle crash around 6:40 p.m. Friday and was involved in a minor collision while responding. Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer […]
Woman charged with committing attempted robbery, pushing victim at dog grooming store in Waukegan
A woman was arrested after she allegedly attempted to rob a dog grooming store in Waukegan while threatening she was armed with a gun and then pushing a person. Nicole M. Stefan, 54, of Lake Villa, was charged with attempted aggravated robbery, a Class 2 felony, and burglary, a Class 3 felony. The Waukegan Police […]
Sports bar in downtown Lake Zurich temporarily closed after fire damages establishment
A bar and grill in downtown Lake Zurich is temporarily closed after a fire, which was discovered by police, damaged the establishment Sunday evening, fire officials said. Lake Zurich Fire Chief David Pilgard said the Lake Zurich Police Department received a call for a burglar alarm at Scoreboard Bar and Grill, 84 North Old Rand […]
Huntley man pleads guilty, avoids jail after over 50 dogs abandoned, nearly 20 other animals found in poor health
A Huntley man has avoided jail after pleading guilty after over 50 dogs were found abandoned and nearly 20 other animals were found in poor health. The Huntley Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Office in September announced the arrests of Bruce Walla, 55, of Huntley, and Concepcion Rodriguez, 61, of Huntley. The two, who at […]
Lawsuit alleges staff left surgical sponge inside patient following surgery at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that medical staff at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry left a surgical sponge inside a patient following surgery. Chicago-based law firm Bobber, Teich & Pippin filed the medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of 71-year-old Frank Kryzak in McHenry County Circuit Court on Thursday. The lawsuit complaint said Kryzak was […]
6 masked gunmen commit home invasion after resident orders pizza delivery in North Chicago
Authorities say six masked gunmen committed a home invasion at an apartment in North Chicago after a resident opened his door expecting his pizza delivery. Deshon Ivy, 18, of North Chicago, and Marcus A. Patton, 21, of North Chicago, were both charged with home invasion while armed with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery with a […]
Injured bicyclist files lawsuit against village after police officer hits him with squad car in Cary
A bicyclist has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Cary and a police officer after he was left injured when a police squad hit him in Cary in December. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on December 17 at Three Oaks Road and Silver Lake Road in Cary. Cary Deputy Police Chief Scott Naydenoff […]