The man accused of killing seven and wounding dozens at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade is expected to plead guilty and be sentenced next week. Sources told Lake and McHenry County Scanner this week that Robert E. Crimo III was expected to enter into a negotiated plea agreement with the Lake County State’s […]
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Lindenhurst man ordered detained in Lake County jail following threats to “shoot up” Condell Medical Center in Libertyville
A Lindenhurst man who threatened to “shoot up” Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville after becoming upset with the care his mother was receiving was ordered detained in Lake County jail until trial, authorities said. Gerald Welch is officially charged with a class 4 felony for harassment by electronic communication device, court records show. If […]
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Highland Park parade shooter appears in brief court hearing; next court date scheduled to review trial motions
A Lake County Judge set a hearing date of August 28 for attorneys to argue all outstanding motions in preparation for a trial for the Highland Park parade shooter. Assistant Lake County State’s Attorney Ben Dillon said during the extremely brief hearing Wednesday prosecutors have five motions in limine to present before the court prior […]
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Highland Park parade shooter appears in court, judge partially reinstates phone privileges
A judge partially reinstated the Highland Park parade shooter’s phone privileges during a court hearing Wednesday ahead of the accused killer’s trial, which remains scheduled for next year. 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. […]
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Officials announce return of Highland Park Fourth of July parade 2 years after deadly mass shooting
City officials announced plans for Highland Park’s Fourth of July celebration this year, including the return of a parade, two years after a mass shooting that left seven dead. The City of Highland Park and the Highland Park Park District said the 2024 Independence Day plans are intended to balance the diverse needs within the […]
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Highland Park native donates $1 million to help build permanent memorial for 7 victims killed in Highland Park shooting
A Highland Park native, along with his wife, have donated $1 million to help construct a permanent memorial for the seven victims killed in the Highland Park mass shooting. The City of Highland Park earlier this week announced the gift from Jon and Mindy Gray to support the construction of a permanent place of remembrance […]
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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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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 […]
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Accused Highland Park parade shooter remains in maximum security unit following new jail rule violation
Jail officials have extended the accused Highland Park parade shooter’s time in the maximum security unit after he committed yet another rule violation in custody. 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. He has been […]