There are two armed men who hijacked a car in Chicago and dumped it in a small suburb next to where we live. They are now said to be in our small town. They have killed at least one person. I was out shopping this morning and didn't know anything about it. Duh, no wonder there were so many police cars around and helicopters hoovering over the area. I went to pick up my youngest from preschool and found out about the lock down. He is at the same school as my oldest. So, I am sitting here nerviously waiting to pick up my oldest ds. My youngest ds and I are locked in the house. Our news stations are out of Chicago(no real local news) and there was no mention of it on the afternoon news, so I don't know if they have been caught or not. I have no idea what it is going to be like when I pick ds up. It was a mess when I picked up my youngest. They had all the parents come into the classroom and find their child. and then we were all released outside.

I hope they catch them soon. I hate sitting here worrying!!

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 02:48 pm:

{{{Debbie}}} I hope there are no problems. Please keep us posted.

By Amy~moderator on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:00 pm:

(((Debbie))) You must be a nervous wreck! I hope they are caught with no other fatalities. Be safe! And let us know how things go.

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:03 pm:

I have goosebumps. I'm sitting here seriously wondering what's going on in our society!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Debbie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

By Tunnia on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:04 pm:

How scary! I hope everything is ok and that the guys are caught very soon.

By Kay on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:47 pm:

Is it the carjacking in the Lakeview area? Something came out recently through the Chicago Tribune website. I wasn't sure if that was the same thing - the shooting victim is in the hospital, from what I read, having been shot in the side of the head.

By Brandy on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:52 pm:

stay safe Debbie and i hope you can pick your son up soon i hope they catch him really soon..

By Mommyathome on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 03:53 pm:

I hope they catch those guys quick. ((((hugs)))) Keep us updated.

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 04:25 pm:

One Suspect Nabbed

It looks like they got one of the men and are still searching for the other, according to the Trib.

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 04:26 pm:

Oh, also, the shooting victim was just grazed on the side of the head, so he should be okay.

By Conni on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 04:47 pm:

Oh myyyyyyyyy word!!!!

By Sue3 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 05:00 pm:

How scary!Hope they catch them soon!!!

By Emily7 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 05:08 pm:

I will be saying prayers for your family. I hope they catch him soon. How scary!

By Insaneusmcwife on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 05:43 pm:

Wow that is really scary. Any more updates?

By Debbie on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 05:56 pm:

It was such a mess when I went to pick up ds. I am glad I left early. All children that walk or ride the bus had to be picked up by a parent, so it was crazy. It is a small school - 350 students, but what a nightmare. They had several policeman there and they kept the students inside until a parent drove up, then they were escorted out by a teacher.

Yes, they did catch one man this morning. They just called off the search for the other. However, they are still hoping to find him since they believe he is armed and dangerous. I first heard that they had killed the man in the carjacking, but just heard on the news that he is already home, just a graze, like Dawn said. Thank God.

I hope they catch the other one soon. For now, we are playing inside. I am really pleased how ds's school handled the situation. They told the students they were practicing emergency drills, so they didn't know what was going on. Ds was really upset that he had to eat lunch in his classroom and that there was no recess!! The priorities of a 1st grader.

By Eve on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 06:19 pm:

OMGosh! What a scary time! Too funny about recess. Atleast no emotional scars! LOL!

By Audreyj on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 06:26 pm:

I am so sorry you had to go through this but it sounds like the school handled it well. And it sounds like you are a very brave woman, holding it together for your kids. Please keep us updated. AJ

By Palmbchprincess on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 06:49 pm:

Very scary!!!! Let us know what happens!!!

By Annie2 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - 08:06 pm:

My kids had a lockdown last week. A convict from a work crew had taken off. It was scary and the kids were shaken up but sooo excited about the "maniac". LOL

Glad to hear your dks are safe.