The City of Highland Park is hosting a series of Fourth of July events, including the return of its parade, on the two-year anniversary of the 2022 parade shooting. Officials said they undertook a trauma-informed approach to planning Independence Day events with guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice and community-based mental health clinicians who […]
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Looking for a way to honor soldiers? Here is a rundown of Memorial Day events in Lake and McHenry Counties
Memorial Day is a chance for residents to honor soldiers who have died while protecting our freedom. Below is a list of locations where people wishing to honor soldiers in your local areas can take place in Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27, in Lake and McHenry counties: Lake County: Grayslake: Grayslake will hold […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
1 year in prison for man found with gun after flashing gang signs during Mexican Independence parade in Waukegan
A man has been sentenced to one year in prison for possessing a gun at a Mexican Independence Day parade in Waukegan while on probation for another gun charge. Luis A. Flores, 21, of Waukegan, was charged in September with four counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, resisting a peace officer causing injury, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accused Highland Park parade shooter who briefly represented himself requests public defender representation again
The accused Highland Park parade shooter, who discharged his public defenders and briefly represented himself, requested on Friday that a judge reappoint the public defender. 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 […]