Plane Crashes Near Wheeling (UPDATED)

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jan 5, 2010 8:20PM

Video still via ABC 7

Multiple media outlets are reporting that a cargo lear jet has crashed in a forest preserve near Wheeling. WLS ABC-7 reports the plane was on a normal approach pattern to Chicago Executive Airport when it went down. It's not known how many people were on board the plane or if there are any fatalities.

Update: The Reader points us to this thread on Airliners.net for more information about the plane. Additionally, ABC 7 is now reporting that at least two people - the plane's pilot and co-pilot, died in the crash.