Police officers arrested an armed man after prosecutors say he fired shots in front of two busy bars that were packed with over 200 people in Waukegan. Alexis Salgado, 29, of Round Lake, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a firearm, driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the […]
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Unfounded report of shooting inside hotel in Highland Park prompts police, fire response
A report of a woman shot inside a hotel in Highland Park was unfounded but prompted an emergency response Saturday afternoon, officials said. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 2:40 p.m. Saturday to the Courtyard by Marriott, 1505 Lake Cook Road in Highland Park. A 911 caller reported a […]
Man arrested after probation officer finds video of him committing shooting in Waukegan
Prosecutors say a man was arrested after his probation officer found a video of him committing a shooting in Waukegan and also found him with a ghost gun. Luis J. Hernandez, 26, of Waukegan, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm without a FOID card, reckless discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated […]
Getaway driver charged after 3 gunmen open fire on home, leaving sleeping woman shot multiple times in Waukegan
A getaway driver has been arrested after three gunmen opened fire on a Waukegan home, shooting a woman inside, and prosecutors say he admitted his involvement while sharing a news article of the shooting. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 3:38 a.m. on November 25 to the 1300 block of Hickory […]
‘Every day is a battle’: Highland Park mass shooting survivor Cooper Roberts’ mother details family’s journey
The mother of Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, detailed in a holiday update the “cyclone of emotions” that her family has gone through following the shooting. Keely Roberts said in a lengthy holiday season update this month that her son Cooper was a typical, happy 8-year-old boy who played […]
Alleged Highland Park shooter put in maximum security unit of jail after threatening corrections officer
The accused Highland Park parade shooter, who is set to go on trial in February, has been placed in the maximum security unit of the jail after he threatened a corrections officer, sheriff’s officials said. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 […]
Father released from jail after serving less than 30 days for helping son obtain gun permit prior to Highland Park shooting
The father of the Highland Park parade shooter has been released from jail after serving less than 30 days of his 60-day sentence for helping his son obtain a gun permit before the mass shooting. Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, was released from the Lake County Jail in Waukegan on Wednesday morning. Crimo Jr. […]
Prosecutors say they will be ready for February trial after Highland Park parade shooter demands speedy trial
The state’s attorney said his office will be ready for trial after the accused Highland Park parade shooter, who is representing himself, demanded a February trial — a year earlier than expected. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated […]
Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooter to represent himself, judge schedules trial date for February
The man accused of killing seven and shooting dozens at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade has discharged his attorneys and will be representing himself at his trial, which has been set for February. Robert E. Crimo III, 23, of Highwood, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 […]