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Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is 'shattered' 2 years later
Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down.It has been 730 days since her now-10-year-old son Cooper could chase his brother Luke in their suburban Chicago backyard, play soccer or jump on his bed.“It is the 730th anniversary of the total annihilation of our lives,” the Highland Park mother told reporters Wednesday. “That horrific day lives on forever, especially in Cooper’s life, which irrevocably shattered.”Roberts and two of her children are among the dozens of...
Fireworks likely destroyed Wadsworth home, caused unincorp. Deerfield fire 1 hour later: sheriff
Two fires likely caused by fireworks destroyed one home and left another badly damaged in the north suburbs early Friday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois said.Deputies responded to the first fire at about 12:50 a.m. in Wadsworth.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThree people in the home in the 37700-block of Charlotte Drive, along with their pets, were able to escape before flames engulfed the building. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, but the home was a total loss.Less than an hour later, at about 1:45 p.m. deputies and multiple local fire agencies responded...
‘A sickening and shocking discovery:’ Body in Northfield Township found by neighbor on walk
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Deb Rondon and her husband were walking along the dirt road stretching in front of their Northfield Township home when they came across a dead body in a road-side culvert. A smell initially drew them to the area. They thought a deer had been hit.
Hoffman estates man accused of beating, kidnapping woman
BARTLETT, Ill. — A suburban man was charged after allegedly beating a woman and then kidnapping her across state lines. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of Hoffman Estates, is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon and aggravated domestic battery. The investigation began after a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family […]
2 juveniles arrested for spray painting racial slur at Mount Prospect baseball field: police
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - Two 14-year-old boys are accused of vandalizing Busse Park in Mount Prospect on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:22 p.m. when officers responded to a report of two male juveniles spray-painting a racial slur and another derogatory term at the baseball field located at 111 N. Owen Street.
Vandals tear down posters of Gaza hostages outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's office
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Posters featuring photos of the more than 100 people still being held hostage by Hamas-led militants in Gaza were torn down outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's office at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, according to the congressman's office.Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate.""This was a shameful act on any day, but especially on July 4, our country's Independence Day," Schneider said in a statement. The video above is from a previous report.The congressman shared photos of the vandalism on X, showing many of the posters of hostages on the floor, crumpled...
Peeping Tom in Evanston: Police seek suspect in string of incidents
EVANSTON, Ill. - A man accused in several peeping Tom incidents and a reported battery is on the run from police in Evanston. The first incident happened at 11 p.m., June 18, in the 900 block of Hamlin Street. The victim told Evanston police that a man was looking into...
‘That was part of our family tradition so it was taken away from us:’ Central Illinois family reflects on Highland Park shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Many people will be out Thursday celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks and parades. But one Central Illinois family says the holiday hasn’t looked the same for them after the Highland Park parade mass shooting two years ago. “Lots of people say to us ‘What are you doing on the […]
Man who rescued 3 swimmers urges caution with Lake Michigan
Joe Flanagan was on a typical Sunday afternoon walk with his son-in-law and grandson on a warm and sunny summer day when they decided to take a stroll to nearby Lighthouse Beach. He quickly noticed the choppy waters, high waves and the red “no swimming” flag flying from the lifeguard...
Highland Park resident reflects on successes, challenges in the efforts to reduce gun violence
The 4th of July holiday stirs up all kinds of emotions for people who were at the Highland Park parade two years ago. One survivor spoke about his efforts to curb the kind of gun violence that he and others saw that day.
Highland Park on Fourth of July two years after shooting
Two years after the Highland Park shooting, the city is hosting July Fourth events to bring the community together and recognize the lives that were taken.The big picture: City leaders have followed guidance from mental health professionals, victims' families and officials with the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime who say reclaiming traditions, especially with holidays, is a benefit to the community's long-term resiliency.Catch up quick: Robert E. Crimo faces 21 counts of first-degree murder and other charges for allegedly shooting into the crowd during Highland Park's July Fourth parade in 2022, killing seven people and injuring dozens...
Vernon Hills Police Provide Traffic Plan for July 4th Festivities
Vernon Hills, IL – Residents of Vernon Hills are gearing up for a spectacular July 4th fireworks display, scheduled from 9:15 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to park in the western lot of upper-level Hawthorn Mall and walk west along Center Drive. According to the Vernon Hills Police Department, officers will be present to assist pedestrians crossing the street. Temporary lane closures will be implemented post-fireworks to facilitate safe exit from parking lots.
Evanston Fire Department offers water safety tips
Evanston Fire Department Division Chief Kim Kull spoke to the RoundTable this week about recent weather conditions and how they impact both the public and first responders during emergencies. This past Sunday, June 30, was a beautiful and windy day. The waves on Lake Michigan were tall and unrelenting. It...
Illinois physician pleads guilty to fraud
An Illinois physician has pleaded guilty to billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent services. Mona Ghosh, MD, 51, pleaded guilty to two counts of healthcare fraud, according to a July 1 Justice Department news release. She owned a medical office in Hoffman Estates, Ill., specializing in obstetrics and gynecology services. From 2018 to 2022, Dr. Ghosh submitted fraudulent claims to Medicaid, Tricare and other insurers for procedures and services that were not provided or were not medically necessary, some of which were performed without patient consent.
Suspicious Package Causes Evacuation at Mundelein Community Days
Mundelein, IL – A suspicious package found at Mundelein’s Community Days festival led to an evacuation of the event grounds this morning. A festival attendee alerted authorities to the package, prompting a cautious response from the Mundelein Police Department. According to the Mundelein Police Department, a specialty unit...
Illinois Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
An Addison, Illinois man was arrested Tuesday, July 2 after an officer with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of U.S. 30 and Oak Road. Police say an investigation showed that the driver, 31-year-old Juan De La Cruz Lara, had never received a driver’s license.
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