Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
1 year ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.

Local
1 year ago
Unclaimed no more

Burial with military honors at Camp Butler

Local
1 year ago
The man with two jobs

Aldermen continue to press corporation counsel

Local
1 year ago
A heads-up to move over

ISP to alert some drivers

Crime Stoppers
Crime
1 year ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on White Oaks Mall vandalism

Springfield police are asking for the public’s help after a costly act of vandalism at White Oaks Mall last month.

Chicago nightclub memorial
Local
1 year ago
Demolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21

In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, 2003, security guards at the crowded E2 dance hall used pepper spray to break up a fight, causing panic among patrons who rushed the front door. Because the doors only opened inward, a frenzied crowd piled up. The crush killed 21 and injured 57. The building has been vacant since.

Bobby Rush
Local
1 year ago
Electors cast official votes for president

Harris, Walz take Illinois’ 19 electoral votes

Vanellope - Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Vanellope – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Vanellope is a gorgeous torbie (tabby + tortoiseshell) kitten and enjoys the company of other kittens.

Minimum wage in letters on dollar bills
Business
1 year ago
Illinois minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1

The minimum wage hike in Illinois to $15 is the final increase included in a 2019 law.

Grubhub cooler on motorcycle
Business
1 year ago
Grubhub agrees to $25M settlement after Illinois AG initiates FTC investigation

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul initiated the FTC investigation into Grubhub’s deceptive practices, which affected drivers, customers, and restaurants.