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Lewis Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. -- Lewis University Cross Country Head Coach James Kearney has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2024 season as the Flyers look to repeat as Great Lakes Valley Conference Champions on the women's and men's side. Lewis begins its season on Friday, September 6 as the Flyers host the Flyer Early Bird Invitational at the Lewis Cross Country Course. The team hits the road for a pair of meets as Lewis travels to the University of Notre Dame National Catholic Invite in South Bend, Indiana on Friday, September 20 where both teams finished in first place among non...
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
Demolition Has Begun At OLA But You Wouldn’t Know It By Looking At The Front Of The Building
The demolition of Our Lady of Angels in Joliet has begun. As first reported by WJOL in October of 2022 the retirement home was on life support and would be closing soon. The last residents left the building at the end of January in 2023 with a final mass held on February 11, 2023. Since then the Sisters of St. Francis nuns have held estate sales to sell furniture, pianos, office supplies and more to the public. While you can’t see the demolition from the front of the building, there is fencing surrounding the building. Gould Brothers Construction from Joliet is handling the demolition which has begun in the rear of the sprawling building at 1201 Wyoming Avenue on Joliet’s west side.
Person killed after car slams into Lake County Metra train
One person has died in Lake County following a morning collision between a Metra train and a vehicle. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred in Ingleside, near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.
Semi truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-80; Kedzie Avenue closed in Hazel Crest
HAZEL CREST, Ill. - A driver died Tuesday morning after a semi-truck rolled over on Interstate 80 in Hazel Crest and fell onto the roadway below, Illinois State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash around 4:36 a.m. The truck was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway, went down an embankment, and overturned onto Kedzie Avenue, police said.
2-year-old girl, 5-year-old brother reported missing from Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO - A two-year-old girl and her five-year-old brother were reported missing from Chicago's Mayfair neighborhood Monday afternoon. According to Chicago police, the two children, Nino Miller and Selena Miller, are believed to be with their mother, Maple Miller. Police said she is possibly relocating the two to Michigan. Selena,...
Missing man last seen leaving Northwest Side home
CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for help in the search for a Chicago man who officers say went missing after leaving his home on the Northwest Side last Monday. Chicago police say 27-year-old Jose Garcia Maestre was last seen leaving his Logan Square home, in the 3600 block of West Dickens Avenue, on Monday, July […]
Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott Resigns Amid Investigation, Mayor Prepares Town for Possible Release of Disturbing Video
The Village of Robbins is once again drawing attention as its acting police chief, Carl Scott, steps down amidst an unfolding investigation—this announcement coming just 15 months into Scott's tenure. As CBS News Chicago reports, the Mayor of Robbins, Darren Bryant, was prompted to dismiss the chief after viewing a video of an incident that has yet to be made public, though it was suggested that the footage is disturbing enough to lead to swift action.
Search Intensifies for Two Missing Chicago Residents as Community Rallies for Their Safe Return
Community members and local authorities are on high alert after the recent disappearance of two Chicago residents. Byance Carrillo, 22, was reported missing and was last seen on July 14, 2024, near the 3800 block of 46th Place, according to the Chicago Police Department. Carrillo is described as a Hispanic female, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair, a medium complexion, and notable marks including a tattoo on her neck and facial piercings. She was last seen wearing an orange shirt, black jacket, jean skirt, and sandals.
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan are heading towards a break up
The 2024-25 NBA season will mark the 30th consecutive season as a head coach in Billy Donavon’s professional career, a tremendous accomplishment for the future Hall of Famer. Donavon has had a wildly successful career, even though the last four years with the Chicago Bulls have not lived up to expectations.
Bears ‘Will Not Be Signing’ $23 Million Free Agent: Analyst
Veteran center Connor Williams is currently on of the best remaining available free agents, but if one analyst and former longtime NFL scout is to be believed, Williams won’t be signing with the Chicago Bears. Greg Gabriel, who worked as a scout for the Bears for nine years, currently...
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 ...
Free Rides for Individuals with Disabilities – 8.31
Join the Township of Schaumburg Disability & Senior Services Department for the annual Septemberfest Free Rides Program for persons with disabilities and their immediate families and caregivers on Saturday, August 31 from 9-11am on the Septemberfest Carnival Grounds. The person with the disability must reside in the Village of Schaumburg...
Illinois 4-year-old needs your help in national mullet competition
MILLSTADT, Ill. — Right now, an Illinois 4-year-old needs your help letting the nation know he has the best mullet. Bohdi Fisher from Millstadt is currently in the National Mullet Competition. The competition supports homes for wounded veterans. This isn't Bohdi's first run at the competition. Last year, he...
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