Antioch
Monk Accused Of Attempted Kidnapping Taken Into Custody Again
Thomas Chmura is accused of attempting to abduct an Antioch girl. His bond was revoked when he reportedly was caught in the presence of children at his Benet Lake, Wisc. complex. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Monk Charged With Trying To Abduct Girl In Antioch
The 14-year-old girl was walking on Skidmore Drive in Antioch Thursday when a man pulled up beside her in a station wagon and asked if she needed a ride. When the girl declined, the man said, “Come on, you’re so beautiful, let me drive you home,” and she declined again. The man said, “Get in the car,” and the girl ran away and he drove off.
$1M Bond For Man Charged With Brutal Attack On Friend
Michael Highsmith told detectives that he had been friends with the victim for more than four years, and that he attacked him to steal his jewelry, Balmes said.
Man Kills Self In Standoff With Police, After Woman Found Dead In Antioch
A man was found dead inside a mobile home in north suburban Antioch late Friday morning, more than four hours after he barricaded himself inside, in apparent connection to the death of a woman outside the home.
Quick-Thinking Boyfriend Saves Family Poisoned By Furnace
The young man raced to the house and through a window saw the girl’s father passed out on the living room floor and called 911. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Fire Dept. Rescues Unconscious Antioch Family
An Antioch family of four – all of whom had passed out – was saved this morning by a teenager who called 911 after he peered through the family’s window.
2 Teens Killed In Crash In Antioch
Two teenagers were killed when the SUV they rode in crashed into a tree Monday night in north suburban Antioch, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office.
Antioch High School Mourns Loss Of Student Killed In Plane Crash
Antioch Community High School is in mourning today – after the death of a 14-year-old freshman and her father, killed in a plane crash yesterday in southeastern Wisconsin.
Plane With Ties To Illinois Crashes Near Milwaukee, 2 Dead
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford says a single-engine Grumman AA1 crashed while trying to land just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday. He says local authorities told the FAA both people on board died.
Antioch Teacher Under Investigation After Girl Is Bruised
CBS 2′s Brad Edwards talks with the family of a fifth-grader who says an Antioch elementary teacher gripped her arm so hard there were bruises.
Domestic Violence Ends In Death In Lake County
A 41-year-old man is in jail on a $3 million bond after he was charged with the murder of the mother of his 19-year-old daughter in Lake County.
1 Suspected Robber Killed, 2 Others Injured In Antioch Crash
One suspected robber was killed, and two others were injured, after a wild police chase in far north suburban Antioch.
Drowning Victim’s Body Recovered In Antioch
Divers from Lake and McHenry counties discovered the body at 10:42 a.m. Monday using sonar equipment in 30 feet of water.
Search Resumes For Man, 62, In Antioch Lake
The search has resumed for a 62-year-old man who jumped off a boat for a swim in a lake in Antioch and couldn’t get back onboard, although the man is now presumed dead.
Trailer Homes Destroyed By Fire In Antioch
Fire torched a mobile home park in far north suburban Antioch on Tuesday, causing substantial damage and ruining some summer fun.
Former NFL Players Help Build House For Wounded Veteran
A few former NFL players will be in Antioch Friday, helping to put up siding on a home destined to be given free-of-charge to a military veteran wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Teacher Pleads Guilty To Changing Students’ Grades
Sara Glashagel, 27, of Elk Grove Village, will serve a year’s probation and must perform 80 hours of community service.
Antioch Church Flooded With Gifts After Burglary
An Antioch church has received so many gifts to replace the ones stolen in a theft last week — it may be able to help out another local charity struggle to meet its growing demand.
Thief Swipes Donated Gifts From Antioch Church
A church in far north suburban Antioch is scrambling – after someone stole items donated for needy families.
Antioch Teacher Accused Of Grade Tampering Resigns
A north suburban high school teacher accused of changing student grades submitted a letter of resignation, effective immediately, according to school officials.
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