A Round Lake man was arrested after he threatened to commit a shooting at the Waukegan social security office “like the mass shooting that just happened” when his benefits claim was denied, prosecutors said during a bond hearing. Juan Diaz of Round Lake was charged with one count of harassment through electronic communications. Diaz made […]
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8-year-old boy shot in Highland Park parade is now conscious, wants to see his twin brother and dog
The 8-year-old boy who was shot and paralyzed after the Highland Park parade is now conscious and his condition has improved, a spokesperson said Friday. He has been asking to see his twin brother and his dog. A spokesperson for the Roberts family said Cooper Roberts, 8, is now in serious condition, according to ABC7 […]
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8-year-old boy paralyzed, in critical condition after Highland Park mass shooting
A fundraiser raised over $300,000 for a Zion school superintendent and her two sons, who were injured during the Highland Park mass shooting. One of the boys is paralyzed from the waist down. Dr. Keely Roberts, the superintendent for Zion Elementary School District 6, was attending the Highland Park parade on Monday with her two […]
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Mothers, fathers, grandparents: These are the 7 victims killed in the Highland Park shooting
Family members and friends remember the seven victims of the Highland Park mass shooting, who were mothers, fathers, grandparents and neighbors. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek identified six of the seven victims killed as Katherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park; Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park; Kevin McCarthy, 37, of Highland Park; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63, […]
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‘Are mommy and daddy coming soon?’: Over $2.5M raised for boy whose parents were killed in Highland Park shooting
Over $2.5 million has been raised to support a 2-year-old boy after his father died shielding him during the Highland Park mass shooting. His mother was also killed by the gunman. Aiden McCarthy, 2, was found by bystanders wandering around following the chaos of the Monday morning shooting. The boy did not know his or […]
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FBI sets up family assistance center, governor issues disaster proclamation after mass shooting in Highland Park
The FBI has set up a family assistance center for people affected by the Highland Park mass shooting. Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for Lake County. A disaster proclamation grants the state the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel or equipment to help affected communities recover, according to […]
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Federal charges possible against Highland Park suspect, who prosecutors say confessed to mass shooting
Authorities say the Highland Park suspect confessed to the mass shooting and contemplated committing a second attack in Wisconsin hours later. Federal charges may be filed against him. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, of Highwood, was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder “for the killing spree that he has unleashed against our community,” Lake […]
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Judge orders Highland Park mass shooting suspect held without bond for killings of 7 parade-goers
A judge has ordered a 21-year-old man held without bond for allegedly killing seven people and injuring over 45 others who were attending a parade in Highland Park on the Fourth of July. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, of Highwood, was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder “for the killing spree that he has […]
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2-year-old boy reunited with grandparents after both of his parents killed in Highland Park parade shooting
A 2-year-old child who was separated from his parents when they were shot and killed during the Highland Park parade mass shooting has been reunited with his grandparents. Aiden McCarthy, 2, was found by a bystander following the chaos of the Monday morning incident. The boy did not know his or his parents’ names. Aiden […]