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Local News Headlines: July 25, 2024
Man sentenced for threatening Jewish lives in 2022. 67 year-old Andrezj Boryga of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people, and for choosing his victims because of their religion. In 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices throughout the country, threatening to assault or kill Jewish people.
Indiana Heat Alert: Heat Indices to Reach Dangerous Levels
Indianapolis, IN – Residents across Indiana are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. These elevated temperatures...
State, county, city announce 'leap of faith' quantum computing facility in Chicago
(The Center Square) – The State of Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago have announced that the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will be built on former U.S. Steel property on Chicago’s Southeast Side. The South Works site has been mostly dormant since the mill closed in 1992. In opening the announcement of the project Thursday, and to the backing by taxpayers, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called it a "leap of faith." ...
Beloved Mascot Hall of Fame to close in Whiting
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana will be closing on September 14th, according to a post on their Facebook page. The beloved spot was opened in 2018 and has been a popular destination for field trips, community events, and mascot inductions. The Hall will continue online until a new location is secured.
Indiana man learns sentence after trafficking 15 guns to Cook County
CHICAGO - An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison this week for trafficking 15 guns from Indianapolis to the Chicago area in 2022. Devante T. Brown, 29, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal firearm charge. According to federal prosecutors, Brown and a co-defendant, Corey Sartin,...
Man Handcuffed After Stepping Out of Store Bathroom
(Westville, IN) - A man spending quite a bit of time inside a convenience store in Westville was allegedly found with drugs. Zaden Streb, 29, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine. According to court documents, police were called to Family Express at...
3 charged in West Pullman fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt, CPD says
Three men have been charged in the fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt last year, Chicago police said Friday.CPD said two of the men were identified as responsible for the arson in the 12000-block of South Wallace Street in the city's West Pullman neighborhood on April 4, 2023.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPelt died from smoke inhalation while battling the blaze.Anthony Moore, 47, of Blue Island was charged with wire fraud, insurance fraud and forgery in connection with the incident. He was arrested on Tuesday in Chicago.Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond has been charged with...
Copper Theft Shuts Down Two Popular Beverly Businesses (video)
Two popular businesses in Beverly, Chicago, recently closed their doors after thieves targeted their air conditioning units. The thefts occurred two weeks ago, causing significant damage and financial loss. Ice Cream Shop Severely Impacted. A well-known ice cream shop, which has been operating for six years, suffered extensive damage when...
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