Three children were transported to the hospital after members of a marching band suffered heat exhaustion during the Fourth of July parade in Lake Bluff. The last few floats were reaching the end of the parade’s mile-long route around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters with the Lake Bluff Fire Department noticed some members of an out-of-state […]
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Lake County police departments using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in wake of Highland Park shooting
Multiple Lake County police departments will be using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in the wake of last year’s mass shooting in Highland Park. The Vernon Hills Police Department said they recognize that the first anniversary of last year’s parade shooting in Highland Park “may cause concern for residents and visitors otherwise likely […]
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Judge wants father of Highland Park parade shooter to go on trial by October or November
A judge told attorneys during a hearing Friday that he wants a trial to take place no later than October or November for the father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, in mid-December with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great […]
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Accused Highland Park parade shooter appears in court, trial date expected to be set later in year
The man accused of killing seven and shooting dozens at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade appeared in court Tuesday and his attorney said a trial date is expected to be set later this year. Robert E. Crimo III, 22, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and […]
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Father of Highland Park parade shooter appears in court, prosecutors say discovery process still ongoing
The father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter appeared in court Tuesday and prosecutors say the process of turning evidence over to the defense has been delayed. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, in mid-December with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great bodily harm. A grand […]
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State senator aims to pass bill that would regulate explosive that was found in Highland Park shooter’s home
A state senator has proposed legislation that would regulate pre-packaged explosive components, which were among bomb-making materials found in the possession of the Highland Park parade shooter. State Senator Julie Morrison sponsored Senate Bill 754, which would prohibit pre-packaged explosive components from being sold to people who do not have a FOID card. It would […]
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Highland Park parade shooter had bomb-making materials in his home, considered assembling bomb to use at parade
Newly unsealed court documents reveal that law enforcement found bomb-making materials in the Highland Park parade shooter’s home and that he considered making a device to bring to the parade. A search warrant application and affidavit were unsealed this week in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The warrant was initiated by […]
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Father of Highland Park parade shooter pleads not guilty to ‘recklessly’ helping son get gun permit
The father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter appeared in court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to “recklessly” helping his son obtain a gun permit. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, in mid-December with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great bodily harm. A grand jury returned […]
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Grand jury indicts father of Highland Park parade shooter for helping son get gun permit
A grand jury has formally indicted the father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter for “recklessly” helping his son obtain a gun permit. He is expected to appear in court Thursday. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, in mid-December with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great […]