He is scheduled to stand trial next month on charges that he opened fire on the crowd assembled for the July 4, 2022 parade in Highland Park, killing seven and injuring dozens more.
Category: Lake County News-Sun Opinion
Column: Objections to Waukegan mayor’s candidacy out of bounds
Unless the two appeal the board’s ruling to judicial review in Lake County Circuit Court, Taylor remains on the ballot, which leaves an interesting scenario for the April municipal election. There will be a Democrat, a Republican and two independents on the mayoral ballot.
Column: Los Angeles fires may open door to political upheaval
After the devastating wildfires, expect tremendous pressures in California for change in government organization and leadership.
Law & Order column: Zion man arrested on drug, weapons charges
Police said they discovered 420 grams of heroin, 110 grams of cocaine, along with methamphetamine, oxycodone and psilocybin mushrooms. They also seized an AK-47 style pistol.
Column: State may raise age for required senior-citizen road tests
Currently, Illinois is the only state in the nation that requires a behind-the-wheel driving test for seniors based on age.
Column: Waukegan to determine if locals get to ‘Eat Mor Chikin’
With its two planning panels in conflict and playing chicken with each other over the restaurant’s request, the City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed zoning change on Tuesday.
Column: Arctic an excellent focus to encourage international cooperation
Today, global warming and dramatic melting of polar ice urgently underscore the vital importance of the region.
Law & Order column: Charges upgraded in Lake Villa-area crash
Corona-Vargas was driving a Jeep eastbound when he left the road, drove through a yard and then struck a house, according to reports.
Column: Newly formed Lake-McHenry Habitat should honor Carter’s legacy
The Jimmy Carter Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity has a certain je ne sais quoi to it, and would be a fitting legacy for the late one-term president, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Column: Carter’s presidency does not get the praise it deserves
Carter indeed suffered important political failures. However, the facts also provide a strong case for Carter as having significant success in policies as president.