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Streamwood Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose in DuPage County
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a prison sentence for a suburban Cook County man for his involvement in a drug-induced homicide, adding yet another chapter to Illinois' ongoing battle with the opioid epidemic. Stanley Carter, 31, of Streamwood, was sentenced to five years behind bars by DuPage County Circuit Court Judge Mia McPherson, as per an announcement from the Attorney General's office. Carter was found guilty on Jan. 12 of one count of criminal drug conspiracy, the conviction stemming from his alleged role in the fatal overdose of a Carol Stream man on fentanyl and heroin.
FBI: $10,000 reward offered after middle-aged man robs south suburban bank
LANSING, Ill. — The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspected bank robber in the south suburbs. According to the FBI, they were alerted about a bank robbery that happened last Friday around 10:05 a.m. at the First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, found at […]
CBP officers seize over 1,000 fake driver's licenses at O'Hare International Airport
CHICAGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at O’Hare International Airport have found over 40 shipments of counterfeit driver's licenses at the International Mail Facility since August. While conducting routine package checks, officers zeroed in on counterfeit documents made outside the U.S., which were likely intended to...
Burglars rip off security gate, steal ATM and cash register from Chatham convenience store
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A woman said she's stunned, and finally getting her car back, after police said thieves used it in an early-morning burglary at a convenience store in the Chatham neighborhood.Chicago police are trying to track down an early-morning burglary crew in the Chatham neighborhood. Police said, around 5:20 a.m., a group of about four burglars broke the front door and security gate of Fresh Mart Foods in the 400 block of East 83rd Street.Surveillance video shows the group getting out of an SUV and attaching some sort of chain to the security gate protecting the door. The driver then...
Chicago woman allegedly scammed retail store out of $36K through fake returns
CHICAGO - A Chicago woman is accused of making several fake return transactions at a Near West Side retail store over the past month. Deneszria Hill, 24, faces three felony counts of theft between $10,000 and $100,000 and one felony count of continuing a financial crimes enterprise. Between July 5...
Near West Side community up in arms about migrant shelter, claim rampant drug dealing
Chicago residents and business owners living next door to a migrant shelter on the city’s Near West Side have had enough and are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to relocate the shelter.
Topgolf lot gun-related arrest | Park board petition packets | Olmec Trails scavenger hunt
Latest gun-related arrest at Topgolf lot brings total to 22 within a year. The arrest of a Chicago man in the parking lot of Topgolf, 3211 Odyssey Court, on Friday brings the number of gun-related arrests at that location to 22 within a year. Edward Lamont Coffey Jr., 29, has...
State’s attorney candidate wants federal program to address gun violence
(The Center Square) – A Cook County state’s attorney candidate is drawing attention to a federal program amid 1,865 people being shot in the county just this year. Bob Fioretti is running as a Republican for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, the office held by Kim Foxx. Foxx announced she was not seeking reelection. Fioretti suggested that implementing a federal program called "Project Exile" could help with the...
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Peru And Oglesby Locations Offering Some Of The Cheapest Gas In Illinois
Don't look now but the Illinois Valley has some of the cheapest gas in all of Illinois. According to GasBuddy.com, $3.19 gas in Peru is the second cheapest number in the state, behind only $3.18 for unleaded in Rockford. You can also find gas for $3.26 elsewhere in Peru and $3.27 in Oglesby.
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
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