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Medical examiner determines dead woman found entangled in O'Hare baggage machinery died by suicide
CHICAGO (AP) — The dead woman who was found entangled in a baggage conveyor belt at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport died by suicide, authorities said Friday. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office concluded following an autopsy that the 57-year-old woman died by asphyxiation from hanging. Firefighters responding...
Illinois retailers, communities suffer from shoplifting and robbery spikes
(The Center Square) – Business owners and taxpayers are paying a big price for retail theft. According to CWBChicago, shoplifting reports have soared 45% this year, making 2024 the worst year for retail theft in the city since at least 2003. Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr told The Center Square that the burglaries and thefts are troubling. ...
Slain Cook County sheriff’s deputy Rafael Wordlaw mourned at funeral: ‘He was a protector’
Growing up, Rafael Wordlaw dreamed of working in law enforcement. Looking out at the sea of officers and family members who attended his funeral Friday, his cousin was proud to say he accomplished his goal. “He was a hero. He was a protector, and he died being a hero and...
WBBM Radio: “Disappointed Clyne was able to get off easy”
The dispute over the placement of garbage cans at the end of a driveway, but, according to the Daily Southtown, the Cook County State's Attorney's office dropped the felony hate crime charges and allowed client to plead guilty to misdemeanor battery charges. The Council on American Islamic Relations says it is “disappointed Clyne was able to get off easy” in the group's words. Clyne has been sentenced to a year of probation, have no contact with his neighbors, complete 20 hours of community service, as well as anger management courses in Orland Park. Bernie Tafoya, Newsradio 105.9 WBBM.
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