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Woman Charged with Murder in Deaths of 3-Year-Old Twin Sons
VAN NUYS (CNS) - A Winnetka woman is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in a Van Nuys courtroom in connection with the deaths of her twin 3-year-old sons. Jestice James, 22, is facing two counts each of murder and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, along with allegations of child endangerment, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
3 women arrested after string of Lululemon thefts in Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Three women have been arrested in connection with a series of retail theft incidents at the Lululemon store in Lake Forest. On June 7, two female offenders entered the Lululemon in Market Square at 680 N. Western Ave, collected several items of women's clothing, and exited without paying. Approximately $2,800 worth of merchandise was allegedly stolen by Cassandra C. King, 32, of Chicago, and a female accomplice.
Illinois man learns sentence after stabbing 93-year-old mom multiple times, killing her
BARTLETT, Ill. - A former Bartlett man was sentenced this week to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the 2019 stabbing of his 93-year-old mother. Edward Mitzelfeld, 69, was found guilty, but mentally ill, in the fatal stabbing earlier this year. On May 29, 2019, Bartlett officers...
Niles house fire sends two victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
A house fire Friday morning in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles began in the home’s family room sent a mother and her teenage daughter to the hospital, authorities said. The Niles Fire Department arrived at the scene at 8:49 a.m., said Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld. The mother and daughter had been sleeping and were woken by the home’s smoke alarm sounding. Feld said the daughter was ...
Man robs kid at gunpoint on Lake Street
A man met with a kid to purchase some clothing July 9 on the 700 block of Lake Street. The man then displayed a firearm and stole the youth’s property and money. The estimated loss is $2,250. Burglary. A man entered a Chicago resident’s trailer July 9 on the...
Skokie police looking for missing 82-year-old woman Tsering Wangyal, last seen Monday
North suburban police are looking for a missing 82-year-old woman.Skokie police said Tsering Wangyal was last seen in the area of the Westfield Old Orchard mall near 9500-block of Bronx Place in on Monday around 3:30 p.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWangyal's daughter said her mother left her condo Monday around 3:54pm.Wangyal is described as 5-foot-1 and160 pounds. She has silver hair and brown eyes.Wangyal's family said she was last seen wearing gray baggy pants, a dark top and closed-toe slippers. She also wears glasses.Her family said she does not drive and was likely trying to go by bus to the Tibetan Alliance of Chicago community center on Dempster and McCormick in Evanston.Police said anyone who knows the whereabouts of Wangyal, observes a subject matching her description, or has any information that can aid in locating her should call 911 immediately.The Skokie Police Department can also be reached by calling 847-982-5900.
Niles man gets jail time for carrying concealed weapon
NILES — A Niles man who was arrested for carrying a loaded stolen gun was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrienn County Trial Court. Gladger Lee Ross, 64, of Niles, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for one day served and $198 in fines […] The post Niles man gets jail time for carrying concealed weapon appeared first on Leader Publications.
Winnetka resident cited for allegedly trespassing on billionaire’s property
Winnetka resident Ted Wynnychenko, who has been vocally outspoken about public beach access, was cited for allegedly trespassing on the property of billionaire Justin Ishbia last month, according to Winnetka police. The 3.7-acre property at 205 Sheridan Road has caused uproar in the village for years following a 2020 land swap deal between Ishbia and the Winnetka Park District for another ...
2 arrested after giving police false names, ages during traffic stop
A 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were arrested July 7 in Riverside after a patrolling officer said they noticed their car’s license plates were suspended. Around 5 a.m., the officer was driving south on South Harlem Avenue when they saw a car headed in the same direction “with suspended registration tags.” After pulling the car over near Robinson Road, the officer approached the driver, who gave her name and a 1993 birthdate, police said. When asked for her driver’s license, the woman stated she left hers at home, and she did not provide proof of insurance. The officer also asked the man in the passenger seat for his ID, which he said he did not have before giving his name and a 1998 birthdate.
Lombard police report—July 11
The Lombard Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
They Survived The Highland Park Mass Shooting. It Opened Their Eyes.
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. It was a beautiful morning in Highland Park two years ago as the small city north of Chicago prepared to hold its first Fourth of July parade since 2020, when COVID-19 put public celebrations on hold. Two friends, Jason Rotter and Martin Rossen, brought their families downtown to celebrate the holiday.
Palos Heights man arrested after allegedly injuring woman in domestic-related incident: police
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - A Cook County man was arrested this week after allegedly injuring a woman during a domestic-related incident. Anthony M. O'Leary, 39, of Palos Heights, faces two counts of domestic battery. At about 4:30 p.m. Monday, Downers Grove police officers responded to the 4200 block of Forest...
State police grant Brookfield PD $15K for firearm enforcement
The Brookfield Police Department is set to receive nearly $15,000 from the Illinois State Police as part of its third round of firearm enforcement grants. ISP announced July 1 that it will issue $1.5 million in grants for fiscal year 2025 to 21 law enforcement agencies across Illinois, enabling their officers to “conduct enforcement details for individuals legally barred from having a firearm.” Most departments on the list will receive grants in the range of $10,000-$30,000, including Brookfield’s grant worth $14,791.30.
No Injuries Reported as Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Warrenville Youth Center, Investigation Underway
A fire broke out yesterday at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville causing considerable damage to its primary structure, which houses several critical services including educational programs, health care facilities, a dining area, recreational spaces, and administrative offices, as reported by illinois.gov. Immediate evacuation protocols were initiated, and no injuries were reported among the 34 youth and 55 staff members present at the time of the incident—all were safely relocated to the Department's PEACE Center in St. Charles.
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
American Legion’s door shattered again amid its closure
Police were dispatched July 8 to 500 Circle Avenue for a report of criminal damage to Forest Park’s American Legion. As American Legion Post 414 prepares for closure, members are clearing out the building for future buyers, according to the police report. While someone was in the process of removing items from the building, he noticed the glass pane in the front door was shattered, officials said. This is not the first time something like this has happened, as earlier this year, the American Legion’s front door was shattered with a BB gun. There was no sign of entry and no items stolen, according to the police report. The estimated cost of repair is $700.
Police blotter: Recent Arrests In West Chicago
At the West Chicago Voice, our commitment to our readers extends to keeping them informed about local crime activity, encompassing DUI and drug offenses, as well as felonies filed by the West Chicago Police or DuPage County Sheriff’s Office (in unincorporated West Chicago). It’s essential to remember that those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. These incidents took place within the city limits of West Chicago (WCPD) or within unincorporated West Chicago (DPCSO).
Four individuals face charges for April’s pro-Palestine encampment
Northwestern Police Department issued four class A misdemeanor citations this month to individuals involved in the pro-Palestine encampment on Deering Meadow in late April. The four individuals, believed to be one graduate student and three faculty members, are being charged for “obstructing a police officer during the protests,” according to University spokesperson Jon Yates.
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