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SWAT teams come out after shooting in Elgin, Illinois
ELGIN, Ill. (CBS) -- Several police officers in SWAT gear gathered after a shooting in a neighborhood in Elgin Tuesday afternoon.At 1:47 p.m., Elgin police officers were called to the 600 block of Raymond Street just east of the Fox River for a shooting. They found a woman who had been shot, and she was taken to an area hospital.Elgin police called the incident "isolated" and said all parties were accounted for. There was no threat to the community, police said.A police announcement on social media did not say anything about the standoff that was apparently going on at the scene after the shooting. SWAT teams were present, and CBS News Chicago crews on scene spotted police using a megaphone to communicate with someone. By 4:10 p.m., the standoff had been resolved and the SWAT crews were gone, and evidence technicians were on the scene processing.Elgin police said there had been no barricaded subject.
Two Chicago teens dead after they were riddled with 'multiple bullets' in front of their own home
Two teens seemingly ravaged by multiple bullets were found dead in front of their Chicago home this morning as a small crowd of neighbors gathered once they heard the shots ring out. Police said the incident happened in the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive just after midnight. A group of...
Chicago police release video of burglars walking out of store with ATM
Chicago police are working to identify the individuals suspected of committing multiple burglaries targeting businesses on the West Side. Police said the burglaries happened several times between July 17 – 25.
Forest Park welcomes La Parra’s sister restaurant, Di’Vino
North Berwyn’s La Parra restaurant is welcoming a sister restaurant just one mile away in Forest Park called Di’Vino. It’s a family business, with the two restaurants having owners from the same family. Fernando Muñoz, Jose Muñoz, Valerio Muñoz and Maria Plascencia are siblings, and Salvador Plascencia is married to Maria. All five owners have had years of experience at restaurants across the Chicagoland area.
Northern Lights Could Be Visible This Week in Chicago as Solar Activity Heats Up
The sun is at it again, kicking up a potentially major geomagnetic storm. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, an eruption of solar particles is headed toward Earth and the impact could be strong enough to make the aurora borealis visible in the lower Midwest, including northern Illinois, through Thursday.
Daily severe storm risk through Friday | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — A complex of strong storms in central Illinois has prompted a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across the border in Illinois until 1 p.m. This storm system is tracking southeast toward Indiana. Here's what to know. Severe risk across Indiana again Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has once again...
Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study shows
(CNN) — Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer, chronic disease, or reproductive and developmental issues, especially in children, a new study found. As natural elements in the Earth’s crust, lead, cadmium and other heavy metals are in the soil in which crops […]
Unleash your inner foodie at FoodCon 2024
The 11th annual FoodCon at the Harrison Center is set for August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Created in 2010, this unconventional convention celebrates the art and culture of food in Indiana. Indiana Humanities will debut its new short film series, “Recipes For Our Community,” during the event. The films were produced by the Indiana Humanities […]
Upcoming School Year Calls for Healthy Habits
INDIANAPOLIS— School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is an exciting time for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and reprioritizing healthy habits. Celebrating its 100th year of lifesaving work, the American Heart Association says it is important to develop healthy habits at a young age given that the early years play a vital role in the development of health-related behaviors that carry into adolescence and adulthood.
Plaintiffs push back against state’s legal response in HIP lawsuit
Plaintiffs rejected a state motion to reinstate its authority to impose premium-like charges on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) late Friday, urging the court to reject the state’s arguments. The filing comes nearly two weeks after the state sought a stay in case and appealed, saying the federal ruling invalidated the state’s […]
Hartford Teen Jasmine Marie Phillips Found Safe Following Statewide Silver Alert
The Hartford City Police Department has confirmed the safe location of a previously missing 14-year-old girl from Indiana. A Silver Alert that had been initiated overnight was canceled following the teen's discovery, as reported by WRTV. The alert was initially declared after the teen went missing last night around 7 p.m.
IHSAA volleyball: Central Indiana's top middle hitters and blockers to watch in 2024
While there are a number of up-and-coming pins eager to make a name for themselves in Central Indiana girls volleyball, the middle position is loaded with returning standouts and Division I prospects from all over the Indianapolis area. Here are 15 (or so) to keep an eye on this fall. ...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Streaker Who Ran Through Indiana Baseball Game Offered Contract
A streaker carrying an American flag recently ran across the field at a Dubois County Bombers game, and now he's been offered to play for the team. I've only ever been to one baseball game in my entire life. It was at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, when the Cardinals went up against the Cincinnati Reds. I honestly don't remember much from the game itself, because that evening just so happened to be "Star Wars Night" at the stadium. While I was busy taking pictures with cosplayers, browsing fan art, and talking about Star Wars Episode VII with my buddies, others were actually watching the game. That said, I had a great time, and it was a memorable experience.