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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 ...
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.
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 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.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.
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.
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...
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Evanston rolls out C.A.R.E., in which civilians respond to low-level, low-risk emergency calls
Evanston is rolling out a new group of first responders, who are designed to help in a crisis.The two-person teams will be sent to some 911 calls, when police might not be the best fit.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchC.A.R.E. stands for Crisis Alternative Response Evanston.The program is a city initiative that provides a non-police response to low-level, low-risk emergency calls.C.A.R.E is made up of four civilians, who went through a month of extensive training."They've had training from de-escalation, to motivational interviewing, CPR, Narcan," said Audrey Thompson, director of the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department.Crisis responders...
Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Carjacking Four Vehicles and Robbing a UPS Truck
Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Carjacking Four Vehicles and Robbing a UPS Truck (Chicago, IL) — A Chicago man who carjacked four vehicles, robbed a UPS truck, and committed multiple street robberies has been sentenced to more than eleven years in federal prison.
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