Saint Elizabeth Seton was filled with those who know and love the Plackowski family. They gathered to say goodbye to 7-year-old Justin Monday night.
"It's very quiet. The cousin is here from the military, the dad is holding up along with the son, pretty well considering what has happened, its closed casket, candles on each side," explained Shirley Mosakowski, a neighbor.
This is the same church where police say Elzbieta Plackowska came after police say she killed her 7-year-old son Justin and 5-year-old Olivia Dworakowski, a girl she was babysitting.
Neighbors Monday remember the relationship Justin had with his older brother, Matt.
"They were together all the time. He was with him all the time. And so was the mom, so was she. So it was shocking to hear what happened," Melissa Mosakowski said.
"I never actually knew his younger brother but I knew that he really did love his younger brother, that was like one of the light of his world, I'm sure this is very hard for him," said friend of the family, Kevin St. Clair.
A close friend of Justin's father, Derek Dabrowski, says the family that is now broken loved one another dearly. He has been spending time with the grieving father.
"He's doing pretty good I would say for his loss, but you won't see that on the outside," said Dabrowski. "But, the pain as a friend of mine, I could see that he's taking it very, very, rough."
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:48 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:48:27 GMT
The body of a white male was found floating in Lake Michigan off the 39th Street beach Wednesday morning. Neither the age nor the identity of the man have been confirmed by Chicago police.
The body of a white male was found floating in Lake Michigan off the 39th Street beach Wednesday morning. Neither the age nor the identity of the man have been confirmed by Chicago police.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:44:38 GMT
Chicago is at the tipping point, as the showdown continues over CPS closings. The final bell will ring for more than half of the public schools scheduled to close on Friday, under CPS' reorganization plan.
Chicago is at the tipping point, as the showdown continues over CPS closings. The final bell will ring for more than half of the public schools scheduled to close on Friday, under CPS' reorganization plan.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:55:19 GMT
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
