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3rd Piping Plover Chick Dies After Being Taken To Zoo For Care
UPTOWN — A third piping plover chick at Montrose Beach has died, the second chick to die in recent days after being rushed to Lincoln Park Zoo for care, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers volunteer group. Late Saturday, volunteers observed one of two remaining chicks to be “lethargic...
Carjackers strike 4 times, fire shots during Sunday morning crime spree
CHICAGO — Police are investigating a string of carjackings and attempted carjackings that sprang up on the North Side on Sunday morning, including one in which the perpetrators fired a gun. No injuries were reported during the crimes, and no arrests have been announced. The first hijacking occurred in...
Restaurant employee held at knifepoint during early-morning robbery in Loop
CHICAGO — Authorities are searching for the people involved in a violent robbery at a restaurant in the Loop early Sunday morning. Chicago police say an employee at Lou Malnati’s Pizza in the 800 block of South State Street was exiting the back door of the restaurant just before 2 a.m. when two people, a […]
Chicago Con Artist Nabbed for Scamming Elderly Victims (Video)
Tejas Kumar Patel, a 21-year-old from Chicago, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of grand theft. Patel allegedly posed as a law enforcement officer to scam elderly victims. In May, he convinced an elderly man in Martin County to pay him $150,000 in gold bars to clear fake arrest warrants. Patel used pictures of what appeared to be legitimate identification to carry out the scam.
Armed robber who got shot by concealed carry holder gets 9-year prison sentence
CHICAGO — A Chicago man who got shot when he tried to rob a concealed carry holder in December 2022 has been handed a nine-year prison sentence. Jeremiah Brown, 19, pleaded guilty this week to attempted robbery in connection with the case. Three juveniles were also accused of participating in the crime.
2024 Know Your Opponent: Indiana Hoosiers
Each Monday this summer, we’re looking at Northwestern football’s opponents for the upcoming 2024 season. This week, we look at Indiana, the Wildcats’ opponent in week six after the bye week. The Hoosiers were one of the worst teams in the Big Ten in 2023, winning just one conference matchup in an upset victory at home against Wisconsin. Northwestern hosts Indiana on October 5, in what will be the first game on the lakefront with students on campus.
Hartford man arrested in Indiana after allegedly stealing car
A man from Van Buren County has been arrested after police say he stole a vehicle and drove it across the state line. It happened just before 8 .m. on Friday, July 12, at the Dunkin Donuts on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph. A woman told the police that she...
Robbins police chief out amid investigation into "unbelievable" video, as yet hidden from public view
CHICAGO (CBS) — There has been another major shakeup in a south suburban police department. Carl Scott, the acting police chief for the Village of Robbins, has been involved in what was described as a concerning incident, and is now no longer with the department. CBS News Chicago confirmed with the Cook County Sheriff's Office that an investigation into an incident involving Scott is underway. That incident was captured on video and, apparently, was so concerning that when the mayor of Robbins saw it, he moved to fire the chief. The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village...
Severe storms damage buildings in downtown Joliet, leave thousands without power
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Severe weather wreaked havoc southwest of Chicago on Sunday in parts of Will County. In Joliet, thousands of people were without power, and the downtown area was a mess. The cleanup process was underway on Sunday after strong storms came through and damaged the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum and The Forge. "I'm devastated," said Ron Romero, CEO and founder of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum near Chicago and Cass streets.Romero has worked to build the museum since 2019. "That building is built out of cement, rebar, fire block, and steel, so it takes a lot to do anything...
Tobacco Prevention Coalition presents annual awards
Edison graduate honored as Youth Advocate of the Year. The Lake County Tobacco Prevention Coalition recently recognized members, community partners and youth advocates with the organization’s annual awards. This year’s awards included the Bree Wilson Youth Advocate of the Year Award, which was presented by VOICE Indiana in partnership...
Indiana Foster Mom Accused In The Death Of A 10-year-old Boy Is Apprehended In Michigan
On Saturday evening, authorities in Michigan arrested an Indiana foster mother suspected in the death of a 10-year-old boy. Jennifer Wilson, 48, was arrested at 8:18 p.m. on N. Thompson Street, near Buffalo Street in New Buffalo, on a reckless homicide charge, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office.
Stay cool, stay safe: Central Indiana could experience a heat index of 105 or more today
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis shared that there is a moderate to major heat risk today with unseasonably hot and humid conditions expected. "High temperatures in the lower and middle 90s and dew point temperatures in the 70s will produce heat index values as high as 105 degrees or slightly higher,"...
Multiple rounds of strong storms ahead | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple rounds of strong storms are possible starting after midnight tonight and lasting until a cold front moves through Wednesday morning. Morning rain has ended as heat and humidity return. Today will likely be the hottest/most humid day in this heat streak with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat indices up to 105-110 degrees.
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