everything was shaking? everything was shaking. it was insane. that s all i can say. unless you were there, you can t understand it. you can t comprehend it. you really are lucky to be alive, do you think? it s a miracle. today is day 14 on the pile for these formerly search and rescue teams which are now going to be recovery teams. the number one priority right now is to help provide closure for the families of the missing. mike? mike: we expect an update from officials there in the next five to 10 minutes. we will take you there when they begin. phil keating live in surfside. thanks a lot. also breaking tonight, america s crime crisis. president biden met quickly today with one of mayors of america s most troubled cities chicago about the surge in deadly violence. this comes as the president visits the heartland to promote his spending agenda without mentioning the carnage. senior correspondent mike tobin is in crystal lake illinois
Smith Physical Therapy + Running to host two races this summer in Crystal Lake Racers enter the water in the 2019 Aquathon, and runners traverse the 13.1-mile course of the 2020 Crystal Lake Half Marathon. Courtesy of Dana Tress
Updated 7/2/2021 11:14 PM
After a year of uncertainty, delays, and cancellations, two iconic, local races are back the Crystal Lake Aquathon on Sunday, Aug. 1, and the Crystal Lake Half Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 5.
Both races are held in Crystal Lake and showcase some of the most beautiful scenery, historic landmarks and iconic treasures the area has to offer.
Crystal Lake Aquathon
Race director Denise Smith announced that the fourth annual Crystal Lake Aquathon on Aug. 1 will once again support Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois. The event will be hosted at the Three Oaks Recreation Area and include three timed options:
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (WLS) The Crystal Lake community helped those in need while paying tribute to Jacob Keltner, a McHenry County sheriff s deputy who was killed serving an arrest warrant nearly two years ago. It means a lot to me and my family that the community continues to support us. We have over 350 people signed up today, so we re going to do some good. We re going to save some lives today, said Becki Keltner, Jacob s widow.
Becki said donating blood is a meaningful tribute to her late husband because it provided support to her own family in that of loss.
at the growing makeshift memorial paying respect to the victims that died but also the five who remain in critical condition. 18-year-old a.j. voigt will be laid to rest around 10:00 a.m. local time. the body of one of the two active duty victims murdered in this country, he s be returned to his hometown of crystal lake illinois. they escorted the hearse to a private procession. they are going to pay their respects today. here s what we hear from family members. you expect a soldier to be killed in action, but being killed going to a show is unfathomable. i have a friend that lost her son in 2009. i understand the importance of holding the hand of a parent who has lost her child. the suspect, james holmes will be in court on monday.