Week in Review: Brissa Romero's cause of death • suburban police chase • Harvey tenants trapped
Brissa Romero's cause of death was released; two people were arrested following a suburban police chase; and several Harvey tenants spoke out after being trapped in their apartments. These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Brissa Romero's cause of death was released; two people were arrested following a suburban police chase; and several Harvey tenants spoke out after being trapped in their apartments. These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Plows and salt trucks gear up in Gurnee as snow continues to fall
Snow plows and salt trucks are busy at work in Gurnee, combatting several rounds of snow that is impacting the region.
Snow plows and salt trucks are busy at work in Gurnee, combatting several rounds of snow that is impacting the region.
Over 4K in Chicago area affected by power outages amid blizzard-like conditions
The Chicago area was reporting tens of thousands of people troubled by power outages — 372 of them in the city — as blizzard-like conditions pummeled much of northern Illinois.
The Chicago area was reporting tens of thousands of people troubled by power outages — 372 of them in the city — as blizzard-like conditions pummeled much of northern Illinois.
Lake County hit hard by dangerous winter storm
Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli from the Lake County Sheriff's Office talks about conditions in his neck of the woods and what drivers need to know before getting in their cars today.
Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli from the Lake County Sheriff's Office talks about conditions in his neck of the woods and what drivers need to know before getting in their cars today.
SUV collides with horse trailer in North Barrington, no major injuries reported
An SUV crashed into a trailer with horses inside that was being towed by a pickup truck in North Barrington. There were no major injuries reported.
An SUV crashed into a trailer with horses inside that was being towed by a pickup truck in North Barrington. There were no major injuries reported.
Lake County man charged with selling fentanyl-laced pills that led to man's death
A Volo man has been charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills to a man who died last August in the northwest suburbs.
A Volo man has been charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills to a man who died last August in the northwest suburbs.
Devastating blaze at Antioch apartment building displaces 15 people, kills 6 pets
A massive fire at an Antioch apartment building left 15 people displaced and six pets deceased.
A massive fire at an Antioch apartment building left 15 people displaced and six pets deceased.
Brissa Romero: Official cause of death released
The Lake County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the official cause of death for Brissa Romero, whose body and car were pulled from a retention pond in Vernon Hills last month.
The Lake County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the official cause of death for Brissa Romero, whose body and car were pulled from a retention pond in Vernon Hills last month.
Brissa Romero: Official cause of death released for teen found dead in Vernon Hills pond
The Lake County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the official cause of death for Brissa Romero, whose body and car were pulled from a retention pond in Vernon Hills last month.
The Lake County Coroner's Office on Wednesday released the official cause of death for Brissa Romero, whose body and car were pulled from a retention pond in Vernon Hills last month.
Devastating blaze at Antioch apartment building displaces 15 people, kills 6 pets
A massive fire at an Antioch apartment building left 15 people displaced and six pets deceased.
A massive fire at an Antioch apartment building left 15 people displaced and six pets deceased.
Trial delayed for accused Highland Park parade shooter
A judge postponed the trial of a man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022.
A judge postponed the trial of a man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022.
Trial postponed for accused Highland Park parade shooter
A judge postponed the trial of a man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence. The trial had been slated to begin next month, and a new date has not been set.
A judge postponed the trial of a man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence. The trial had been slated to begin next month, and a new date has not been set.
Lake County road crews prep for more snow Tuesday
Snow has been causing issues in Lake County on Tuesday. FOX 32's Mike Caplan spoke with Warren Township Highways Commissioner Amy Sarver as her team monitors conditions in the northern suburbs.
Snow has been causing issues in Lake County on Tuesday. FOX 32's Mike Caplan spoke with Warren Township Highways Commissioner Amy Sarver as her team monitors conditions in the northern suburbs.
Park City crash: Illinois man fatally struck by vehicle
A 39-year-old man who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday in Park City, Illinois, has been identified.
A 39-year-old man who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday in Park City, Illinois, has been identified.
Highland Park shooting suspect will no longer represent himself
The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens of others in the Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting in 2022 appeared in court Friday morning.
The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens of others in the Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting in 2022 appeared in court Friday morning.
Some Lake County inmates to be held at McHenry County Jail due to staffing shortage
Some inmates at the Lake County Jail are being moved for safety reasons. One hundred fifty inmates will be temporarily held at the McHenry County Jail. The Lake County Sheriff says this will alleviate safety concerns due to a staffing shortage.
Some inmates at the Lake County Jail are being moved for safety reasons. One hundred fifty inmates will be temporarily held at the McHenry County Jail. The Lake County Sheriff says this will alleviate safety concerns due to a staffing shortage.
Waukegan police officer charged after throwing handcuffed man to the ground
A Waukegan police officer who threw down a suspect while he was handcuffed is facing battery and misconduct charges.
A Waukegan police officer who threw down a suspect while he was handcuffed is facing battery and misconduct charges.
Lake County to house inmates at McHenry County Jail amid 'staffing crisis'
The Lake County Sheriff's Office plans to temporarily house up to 150 inmates at the McHenry County Jail amid a "staffing crisis."
The Lake County Sheriff's Office plans to temporarily house up to 150 inmates at the McHenry County Jail amid a "staffing crisis."
North Chicago City Council passes bus ordinance effective immediately
Another Chicago suburb has passed a transportation ordinance for bus companies bringing migrants to Illinois. North Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that requires coordination and imposes a specific drop-off time frame on busing companies.
Another Chicago suburb has passed a transportation ordinance for bus companies bringing migrants to Illinois. North Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that requires coordination and imposes a specific drop-off time frame on busing companies.
Chicago-area migrant bus battle intensifies as more towns crack down
The migrant bus battle in the suburbs is intensifying, and the list of villages and towns trying to prevent random drop-offs and rogue buses is growing longer.
The migrant bus battle in the suburbs is intensifying, and the list of villages and towns trying to prevent random drop-offs and rogue buses is growing longer.