A judge dismissed a felony charge against a convicted murderer after ruling the Wonder Lake man’s prior conviction for killing his wife does not count as a previous domestic battery conviction. Charles C. Gozzola, 49, of Wonder Lake, was initially charged in January with one count of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. He was […]
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Waukegan city clerk pleads not guilty, released pending trial after being charged with 15 felonies
A judge imposed pre-trial conditions after the Waukegan city clerk appeared for her first court hearing Tuesday where she pleaded not guilty to over a dozen felony charges. Janet Kilkelly, 69, of Waukegan, was charged by a Lake County grand jury on March 13 in a 15-count indictment. Kilkelly is facing charges of official misconduct […]
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Defendant reportedly gives middle fingers to judge, makes sexual gestures during Lake County court hearing
Prosecutors say a defendant gave two middle fingers to a judge and made sexual gestures during a court hearing at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Emily Shanley-Roberts said Jonathan P. Clary, 34, of Waukegan, has been held in custody on an aggravated battery case. Clary appeared virtually on Zoom […]
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Pre-trial release denied for man arrested in arson fire that damaged restaurant occupied by patrons in Crystal Lake
A judge denied pre-trial release for a man accused of committing an arson fire that damaged a restaurant while customers were inside the building in Crystal Lake Monday afternoon. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 1 p.m. Monday to Tommy’s Red Hots, 363 West Virginia Street, for a […]
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Judge sets trial date for 2025 for Highland Park parade shooter accused of killing 7, wounding dozens
A judge on Wednesday set the trial date for February 2025 for the Highland Park parade shooter accused of killing seven and wounding dozens in 2022. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm. Crimo III […]
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Attempted murder suspect was ‘shocked’ to learn 9-year-old girl still alive after being repeatedly stabbed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a man admitted to trying to kill a 9-year-old child by stabbing her repeatedly, leaving her in critical condition, and was shocked to learn she was still alive after he was arrested. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:45 a.m. Thursday to the 38000 block of North Manor Avenue in Beach Park […]
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Arlington Heights man processed, released from custody after being charged in fatal hit-and-run in Lake Zurich
An Arlington Heights man was processed and released from custody after he was charged with fatally hitting a pedestrian with his car and fleeing the scene in Lake Zurich. The Lake Zurich Police Department responded around 11:43 p.m. on December 17, 2022, to the 700 block of South Rand Road in Lake Zurich. Lake Zurich […]
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Father, mother both charged following child’s death in Richmond home where drugs were found
The father of a child who died near Richmond has now been charged and court documents say he suspected the boy’s death was the result of an overdose of illegal drugs in the family’s home. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond Township Fire Protection District and Mercyhealth MD-1 responded around 10:50 a.m. on January 3 […]
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Trial delayed for accused Highland Park parade shooter following decision to no longer represent himself in case
A judge has delayed the trial, which was set to begin next month, for the accused Highland Park parade shooter after he recently requested the public defender be re-appointed. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a […]