A Vernon Hills man, who was previously convicted of killing his friend in 2017, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the murder of a man who he fatally shot in the parking lot of Gurnee Mills in 2021. Joey Gonzalez, 27, of Vernon Hills, was charged in May 2022 with second-degree murder, […]
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Vernon Hills man found guilty of second-degree murder following week-long trial in Lake County
A Vernon Hills man was found guilty of aggravated battery with a firearm and second-degree murder charges for killing a Zion man outside of Portillo’s Gurnee in 2021, authorities said. Joey Gonzalez, 27, was convicted of a class one felony charge of second-degree murder, two class X felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, […]
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‘Bun-believably excited’: New Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin to open next week, company announces
Portillo’s 46th restaurant in Illinois will open its doors next week in Algonquin, the company announced. The fast-casual food chain is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. The new 7,800-square-foot restaurant, located at 1801 South Randall Road near Corporate Parkway in Algonquin, officially […]
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Portillo’s in Gurnee no longer accepting cash in drive-thru after armed robbery in restaurant’s drive-thru
The Portillo’s in Gurnee is no longer accepting cash from its drive-thru customers after an employee was robbed at gunpoint in the restaurant’s drive-thru in October. Portillo’s sent an email to its Gurnee customers on Monday notifying them about the change. The restaurant, located at 6102 West Grand Avenue, said it would only accept Visa, […]
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Police capture suspect in Grayslake area manhunt who allegedly went on crime, armed robbery spree
Police have arrested a man who was wanted for fleeing from police in Grayslake — spurring a manhunt — and then allegedly stealing a car and committing multiple armed robberies. Eric J. Gatlin, 43, whose last known address was in Elgin, was being sought by police following multiple incidents in Lake County and Cook County, […]
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$1 million warrant issued for man considered ‘armed and dangerous’ in Grayslake area manhunt
A $1 million warrant has been issued for a man who is wanted after allegedly fleeing from police in Grayslake, stealing a car in Round Lake Beach and robbing the Gurnee Portillo’s at gunpoint. Eric J. Gatlin, 43, whose last known address was in Elgin, is being sought by police following multiple incidents in Lake […]
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Grayslake police publicly identify suspect wanted in crime spree as manhunt continues
Grayslake police have publicly identified a 43-year-old man wanted in a crime spree, including an armed robbery at Portillo’s in Gurnee, as a manhunt continues for him Monday evening. Eric J. Gatlin, 43, whose last known address was in Elgin, is being sought by police following multiple incidents in Lake County and Cook County, according […]
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Police say armed suspect wanted in manhunt fled Grayslake area in a vehicle
Lockdowns at schools in the Round Lake Beach and Grayslake area were lifted Monday afternoon after police said an armed suspect wanted in a manhunt had fled the area in a vehicle. The incident started in Grayslake around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The suspect’s vehicle, a white Lexus RX 350 SUV, which was possibly stolen, crashed […]
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U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd man wanted for fatally shooting 26-year-old in parking lot near Gurnee Mills
U.S. Marshals on Friday arrested a Vernon Hills man who is the second suspect wanted in the murder of a 26-year-old Zion man that occurred in the parking lot of Portillo’s next to Gurnee Mills. Joey Gonzalez, 25, of Vernon Hills, and Jesse Zumaya, 33, of Hainesville, are both facing charges of second-degree murder, aggravated […]