Highland Park shooter pleads guilty
The man accused of carrying out the Highland Park Independence Day parade shooting in 2022 that killed seven people pleaded guilty before his trial got underway Monday.
Robert Crimo III faced 21 counts of first degree murder as well as 48 counts of attempted murder. Crimo will be sentenced April 23, and most likely will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Ameren to replace pipeline
Ameren Illinois is scheduled to replace a decades-old pipeline in Metro East as part of efforts to meet federal safety standards.
The project involves a nearly three-mile stretch of road in Collinsville and is expected to impact traffic in the area. It is part of a multi-year plan by the company to bring all natural gas transmission pipelines into compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines. The project is expected to be completed by September.
Treasurer invests in Poland on Casimir Pulaski Day
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs marked Casimir Pulaski Day by announcing his office has purchased $15 million in Republic of Poland Bonds. It is the first time the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has invested in the Republic of Poland.
Illinois celebrates Casimir Pulaski Day the first Monday in March. He organized the American cavalry during the Revolutionary War and helped win several battles before dying from combat injuries in 1779.
