Fire officials say no injuries were reported after a barn was destroyed when it became fully engulfed in flames early Monday morning near Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 5:18 a.m. Monday to the 1000 block of South Rose Farm Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of a structure fire. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District […]
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Person of interest in custody after mass shooting that left 6 dead, dozens injured in Highland Park
A 22-year-old man who is alleged to have killed six people and injured dozens in a shooting in Highland Park is in custody following a police pursuit in Lake County, police said. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said that Robert E. Crimo III, 22, was taken into custody at Route 41 and Westleigh Road […]
‘This madness must stop’: Gov. Pritzker speaks after mass shooting leaves 6 dead, 39 injured in Highland Park
Governor JB Pritzker said that he is furious that an “evil” gunman took the lives of six people and injured at least 39 others during a parade in Highland Park. He called for action on gun violence. Pritzker spoke during a press conference Monday evening where he began by crediting the actions of law enforcement […]
Police identify 22-year-old suspect wanted after mass shooting leaves 6 dead, 37 injured in Highland Park
Police say they are searching for 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III, who is wanted in connection with the Highland Park parade mass shooting that left six dead and over 35 injured. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen announced Crimo as a person of interest during a Monday afternoon press conference. Jogmen said that Crimo is […]
‘A very sad day’: Gunman was in discreet position on roof, used high-powered rifle to kill 6 and injure dozens in Highland Park
Law enforcement says a gunman was in a discreet position on a roof when he used a high-powered rifle to open fire on parade-goers in Highland Park, killing six and injuring over 30, before fleeing. Highland Park Police Department Commander Chris O’Neill said the shooting occurred around 10:14 a.m. Monday near Second Street and Central […]
Hundreds of officers conducting manhunt for gunman after 6 killed, 31 injured in shooting at Highland Park parade
An active manhunt is underway for the gunman who opened fire with a rifle on attendees of a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, leaving six people dead and over 30 injured. Highland Park Police Department Commander Chris O’Neill said the shooting occurred around 10:15 a.m. Monday near Second Street and Central Avenue in […]
Officials say 5 dead, 19 injured after gunman opens fire during Fourth of July parade in Highland Park
Officials say five people are dead and 19 were hospitalized after a gunman, who remains on the loose, opened fire on attendees of a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. near Second Street and Central Avenue in Highland Park. Numerous attendees at the parade reported hearing gunfire and […]
Police responding to multiple people shot by gunman at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park
At least 10 ambulances have been called after a gunman opened fire on people attending a Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park Monday morning. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. near Second Street and Central Avenue in Highland Park. Numerous attendees at the parade reported hearing gunfire and people began running for safety. […]
No injuries after fire destroys building at mulch supplier in North Chicago
Authorities are continuing to investigate a fire that caused an unoccupied building to be fully engulfed in flames at a mulch supplier in North Chicago Saturday evening. The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 7:20 p.m. Saturday to the area of Bittersweet Avenue west of Route 41 in North Chicago […]