The Illinois teen accused of killing demonstrators in Kenosha is out of jail and meeting the celebrities who helped him reach his $2 million bail. Protesters in Waukegan, Ill., are calling for justice and urging federal authorities to open an investigation into the police killing earlier this week of Marcellis Stinnette, a young Black man. “She will have permanent scarring and disfigurement for the rest of her life,” Crump said. Updated information may be available from the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court. © 2020 SJB Business Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. That’s why he said he decided to disperse those gathered at a “pop-up” protest he had helped organize Monday and has been taking his time to make sure a follow-up protest is as organized as possible. Also wounded and hospitalized with two gunshot wounds was Stinnette’s girlfriend, Tafara Williams. They wouldn’t give us an ambulance until we got out of the car. Residents voted, fished, protested and bought marijuana legally in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for October 17-23, 2020. If you see something you disagree with or think is incorrect, please tell us. Approximately two dozen businesses were broken into and looted, and somewhere around a dozen of people were arrested by police, Lake County Sheriff Spokesman Sgt. The protest... WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A Black woman who was shot and wounded inside a vehicle by a police officer who also fatally shot her 19-year-old boyfriend on Saturday told about 200 people gathered at an emotional rally in suburban Chicago that she’s fighting “to be strong” for her son. The car ended up slamming into a building. I could hear [Stinnette] still breathing. The death of Avion Cotton in police custody last summer will result in change, Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham told about 20 protesters at Monday’s Waukegan City Council meeting. That’s in contrast to Sunday events that included a peaceful protest in downtown Waukegan that was “hijacked” by those looking to loot and cause property damage, Cunningham said. WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A protest is scheduled to be held Saturday, one day after a Waukegan officer was terminated after shooting and killing a 19-year-old man and wounding a 20-year-old woman. “When does it end?” civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has represented victims or families in several high-profile cases in which police have been accused of attacking civilians, asked at a press conference Tuesday. Erich M. Burdorf, 33, of the 700 block of Diamond Lake Road in Mundelein, was charged with one count of attempted criminal sexual assault and two counts of criminal sexual abuse. Some could be seen using a skateboard to break windows and video of the Pandora Jewelry store shows looters clearing it out. At least one podiatry controlled substance license is set to lapse... (Waukegan, IL) Waukegan Police have announced an arrest in a homicide that took place last year. An attorney for the officer who shot Blake said Blake was armed with a knife, USA Today reported. The vehicle fled, police said, and was spotted by a second officer nearby. Waukeganites, though, have remained calm in the search for justice and answers following the shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette last week at the hands of a five-year veteran of the Waukegan Police Department. Police said the officer is a Hispanic man with five years of experience at the department. We don’t want to die.’”. Members of numerous area churches gathered in the parking lot of The Hero Center on South Genesee in Waukegan, Tuesday night for a community prayer service as an early evening vigil for “repentance, worship and prayer.”, Vertical Encounter Pastor Eridania Soler sings in front of the gathering. MCHENRY AND LAKE COUNTIES, IL — Region 9 has seen a steady decrease in its coronavirus positivity rate, which is currently at 13.9... LAKE FOREST, IL — Holiday shoppers in Lake Forest-Lake Bluff and across America are gearing up for another busy winter season; but before jumping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, it's important to be aware of common scams that resurface at this time of year. "On regular days and holidays alike, law enforcement... Latest coronavirus headlines from Grayslake, Lake County (IL) and across Illinois:. “When does it end, America? The village's leaf program runs until Friday, Nov. 27. (Waukegan, IL) The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 310 confirmed and probable Coronavirus cases in Lake County Wednesday, with 1 related death. One protest billing itself as “a respectful and peaceful forum to discuss a movement toward positive change within our community” is scheduled to take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at David Park in Zion. What started as peaceful protests in Lake County on Sunday turned into looting and rioting during the evening and overnight hours in Waukegan and Beach Park. Move over powdered mixes, there is a new kid in town!. That’s why he said he decided to disperse those gathered at a “pop-up” protest he had helped organize Monday and has been taking his time to make sure a follow-up protest is as organized as possible. However, witnesses said the police officer hit them with his car before he opened fire. “I asked the officers if we were under arrest. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. “Looting is not acceptable,” Peterson said. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced. Meanwhile, the coronavirus positivity rate in Lake and McHenry counties is starting to see steady declines. Waukeganites, though, have remained calm in the search for justice and answers following the shooting death of 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette last week at the hands of a five-year veteran of the Waukegan Police Department. Members of numerous area churches gathered in the parking lot of The Hero Center on South Genesee in Waukegan, Tuesday night for a community prayer service as an early evening vigil for “repentance, worship and prayer.”, Sonja Dewey, wife of one of the pastors at Tuesday evening's vigil, prays intently. Naperville Kidnapping. From her hospital bed, Williams, 20, gave a different account of the shooting. (Waukegan, IL) Waukegan caught the brunt of violent protesting on Sunday night. A large amount of property was damaged and stolen throughout the night in Waukegan but a loss estimate was not immediately available. A small group of people gathered for a Friday morning vigil outside the Lake County Courthouse in downtown Waukegan in response to an extradition hearing being held inside for Kyle Rittenhouse of Antioch, who is charged in two shooting deaths last month during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Lake County News-Sun | … A group holds a balloon sign urging people to vote during the women's march at Mike Rylko Community Park Saturday October 17, 2020 in Buffalo Grove. Kwame Owusu, 29, of the 7800... A homeless man was arrested and charged with home invasion with a deadly weapon which left a victim injured in Grayslake, court records show. By Emily K. Coleman. LIBERTYVILLE, IL — While Thanksgiving Day feasts are likely to be a little smaller this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, that doesn't mean we're less likely to forget the cranberry sauce, the gravy or the whipped topping for the pumpkin pie. Stinnette “kept shaking,” Williams said, as more officers came and pointed their guns at the couple. The positivity rate saw a .1 percent increase in one day, according to recent public health data. Protesters in Waukegan, Ill., are calling for justice and urging federal authorities to open an investigation into the police killing earlier this week of Marcellis Stinnette, a young Black man.