Driver violating Scott's Law, critically injuring ISP Trooper Brian Frank sentenced to prison
"I will still come home to this. It will still be our reality."
"I will still come home to this. It will still be our reality."
The Will County prosecutor called the sentence the best possible outcome. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports from Lemont and spoke exclusively with Frank's wife, Lauren.
The building has sat vacant since late 2020, as there were initial plans to demolish it this fall.
The future of the old Will County Courthouse is in limbo. The building has sat vacant since late 2020, as there were initial plans to demolish it this fall.
"If I could, I would switch places with Brian in a heartbeat."
Trooper Brian Frank was catastrophically injured two years ago when a driver slammed into the back of his squad car on I-55. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports from the Will County Courthouse.
The investigation included several states attorneys and law enforcement agencies.
Michael Trinka, 33, has been arrested and charged with 12 counts of aggravated DUI, according to Illinois State Police.
The driver was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for DuPage, and Will counties until 1 p.m. Cook County was also issued a Flash Flood Warning until 3:15 p.m.
Four people were taken to local hospitals, including the wrong-way driver.
Ronald Dube, 35, and Kelly Quinlan-Dube, 34, both of Emington, Illinois in Livingston County, were killed in the crash
Three vehicles were involved in the crash, and three people were trapped.
An asphalt tank on the property apparently exploded, according to police.
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On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
Investigators in Will County say DNA findings have helped identify a man found dead nearly 43 years ago. On July 30, 1980, a man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant, on the west side of the Sanitary and Ship Canal. The crate with the body was removed with heavy equipment – along with other debris from a grate set up to prevent debris from flowing from the canal into the power plant, according to the Will County Coroner's office.
Patrick Bos said he plans on reuniting his sister's remains with those of his mother, who passed away in 2018.
Three vehicles collided at the intersection of U.S. Route 45 and Peotone-Wilmington Road.
A man who last saw his sister in 1984 finally got the answers he was looking for.
After decades of searching, investigators have identified a woman whose remains were found in Will County in 1997. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar was in Will County where a specialized task force was able to make the major discovery.
The non-profit, Kids Matter - which serves kids and families in DuPage and Will counties - is leading a "Kindness Counts Challenge" lasting through the end of march.
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About 1300 peopled casted ballots and the results are in.
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