Special wheels for special needs kids

When Jennifer Burke met Laremont student Scott Conlon, she had no idea her life would change. She provided respite care for the Buffalo Grove student for almost two years. Scott had a rare pediatric disorder that affects a handful of people worldwide.

• Pair charged with Gurnee car theft

  A Zion man is in bond court and a North Chicago woman was arrested by police after they allegedly stole a vehicle Wednesday while it was being warmed up in a parking lot at Gurnee Mills.

• Sister of Holly Staker charged with robbery

  Heather Staker, the troubled twin sister of the murdered Holly Staker, was arrested Wednesday for attempted aggravated robbery and is in Lake County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.

• Man charged in connection with Jan. 2 explosion
• Dozen cited for alcohol sales to minors