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Schaumburg shooting suspect claimed to receive messages from outer space, prosecutors say
The man charged in the Schaumburg shooting of a tree trimmer appeared in court Friday.Michael Lang, 55, is facing attempted murder charges.A judge decided Lang should remain in custody, saying he poses a threat to the public after Schaumburg police said he shot a tree trimmer.Prosecutors said on Wednesday, Lang came out of the home he shares with his parents on Braintree and began yelling at four landscapers who had been hired by his father.Prosecutors said Lang was shouting at them for making too much noise, telling them to leave.Police said when the workers started gathering their equipment to leave,...
3 charged in connection with fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two men have been arrested on arson and murder charges, and a third has been arrested on fraud charges in connection with the death of Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who died while battling a house fire last year.Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond, Ind., and Nicholas Virgil, 37, of Riverdale, both face three counts of murder and three counts of aggravated arson. Anthony Moore, 47, of Blue Island, faces two counts of wire fraud, two counts of forgery, and one count of insurance fraud.Chicago police said all three were arrested Tuesday after Cristler and Virgil were identified as...
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams' late flash of brilliance defines first padded practice
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The 2024 Bears put on the pads for the first time Friday on Day 6 of training camp at Halas Hall, and for most of the day, the defense pushed the offense around. Gervon Dexter, Montez Sweat, and DeMarcus Walker got constant pressure on quarterback Caleb...
Illinois’ LaHood blasts Kamala Harris for not attending Israeli leader’s speech
Lake County, IL – Antioch Crash: Ford Truck Causes Chain Reaction, Leaving One Critically Injured
Antioch, IL – A five-vehicle crash in unincorporated Antioch on Thursday critically injured one person and sent several others to the hospital. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched at 6:05 p.m. to Route 173, where a Ford F-550, hauling an excavator, failed to slow for stopped traffic. The resulting collision involved a Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Atlas, Chevrolet Silverado, and a Kia K5.
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