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Chicago Fed Money Museum Debuts Exhibit on Black Baseball History
Baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, but until recently, the accomplishments of many Black players were not formally recognized by Major League Baseball. That changed in May when statistics from Negro Leagues players were officially added to the MLB record books. In 2020, the United States Mint...
County to consider $7.25M settlement for wrongfully convicted ‘Marquette Park Four’ member
On the heels of the Chicago City Council approving a record $50 million settlement to a group of men once known as the “Marquette Park Four,” the Cook County Board will consider a $7.25 million settlement for one of those men who accused county prosecutors of wrongful incarceration and detention. The Charles Johnson deal is one of several costly settlements the county’s Finance Committee ...
Cook County Officials Opening New Court Facility, Clearing Judges’ Schedules Ahead of Possible Mass Arrests at DNC in Chicago
Cook County court officials are prepping for the possibility of mass arrests during next month’s Democratic National Convention by freeing up judges and clearing “non-essential proceedings” should they be called upon to handle an influx of cases. Chief Judge Timothy Evans, who filed a pair of administrative...
Fire erupts at unincorporated Orland Township home after reported lightning strike
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - A fire broke out at a home in unincorporated Orland Township Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m., a homeowner in the 165000 block of Lee Avenue called 911 to report that he suspected his property may have been struck by lightning. He stated that his house shook...
Aurora family residence deemed uninhabitable following Tuesday late night fire
An Aurora family's residence has been deemed uninhabitable following a structure fire Tuesday night, according to the Aurora Fire Department. A 911 call came in around 10:20 for a fire on the city's south side, in the 2700 block of Squaw Valley Trail. Aurora firefighters arrived on the scene and...
These are the highest-paid state employees in Missouri and Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Illinois quick hits: Low-income families to get full child support amount
Low-income families to get full child support amount The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients will be passed through to the family and will no longer be retained by the state. As of July 1, any amount of child support that was collected and...
Montgomery man sentenced to 15 years for fatal crash
A Montgomery man is being sentenced to fifteen years in prison for the death of a passenger in his vehicle after a crash in 2022. The Kendall County State's Attorney's Office says 28-year-old Saul Muro Jr. fled from a traffic stop near Boulder Hill, crashed into a tree, and then fled the scene on foot. The front seat passenger, 26-year-old Jose A. Cardoza Chavez, of Montgomery, was killed in the crash. Muro was arrested later.
Owner of Sandwich-Area Property Charged with Animal Cruelty
If you're an animal lover, fair warning: This story will be tough to hear. A property owner in Sandwich has been charged with five criminal counts relating to animal cruelty. DeKalb County deputies arrested 60-year-old Mohammad Raza-Ahsan of Addison Tuesday morning. The Illinois Department of Agriculture conducted a months-long investigation into the goings-on at the property on Wagner Road in rural Sandwich, after the sheriff's office had received multiple complaints of foul odors and neglected animals on the property. The investigation led to the discovery of several neglected animals, as well as deceased animals that had not been properly disposed of.
Truck issues top concerns at Ryan Field community forum
Residents near Ryan Field aired their grievances about the impact on the surrounding neighborhood of ongoing construction, particularly from the heavy stream of trucks driving along the project’s two-way route. The occasion was a virtual community meeting Tuesday evening hosted by representatives from Northwestern University and construction manager Turner-Walsh (also called the Central Street Consortium).
Parolee Apprehended After Striking Squad, Fleeing
A man, who is a parolee, was apprehended last night after striking a sheriff’s squad car and fleeing. On July 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted a stolen Chevrolet Avalanche at a gas station in the 13900 block of West Yorkhouse Road, Unincorporated Waukegan. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled from deputies the night before.
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