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Arizona Pair Arrested in McHenry County with 120,000 Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone
McHenry County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of two individuals from Tucson, Arizona, who were caught with a significant quantity of fentanyl pills. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Gloria Gastelum, 54, and German Vargas, 22, were apprehended yesterday near Marengo after being found in possession of 120,000 fentanyl pills falsely marked as oxycodone.
Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...
Pritzker says legislation to increase estate tax threshold still alive
(The Center Square) – Although a bipartisan measure to raise the threshold on estate taxes stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, the legislation may not be dead yet. Current state law says that if an estate is under a $4 million threshold, there are no estate taxes to pay, a number that critics say is too low. If the number is higher, proponents of raising the threshold said some families have been forced to sell off some or all of the family farm just to...
JLC 2024-25 season offers adventurous musical mix
The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) at the College of Lake County loves to bring in performances from a wide range of genres, from Americana to world music. Everyone can find something they enjoy in the newly announced 2024-25 season. “The best way to describe the upcoming...
Two shot inside Englewood restaurant, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two men are hurt after a shooting inside a restaurant in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was inside the restaurant, Shack Seafood and Steak, in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street around 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man walked in and shot him in the face and arm. Then, a third man, 34, pulled out a gun and shot the first shooter in the thigh and the back. The first victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was initially reported in serious condition. The two suspected shooters were taken in for questioning. Two weapons were recovered after the incident, and police are investigating.
Teen shot blocks away from Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A teenager is recovering after a shooting just blocks away from the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. Police say just after 1 p.m., a 16-year-old boy got into an argument with a man in the 4400 block of South King Drive when the man pulled out a gun and opened fire. A bullet grazed the teen's head. He was taken to The University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. A person of interest is in custody, and two firearms were recovered from the scene, police say. Area One detectives are investigating.
Missing 13-year-old Marrayalean Salgado: Search nears two-month mark
CHICAGO - The search for a missing teen on the city's Southwest Side is nearing the two-month mark. Marrayalean Salgado, 13, was reported missing June 14 from the 2400 block of South Spaulding Avenue, in the Little Village neighborhood, according to Chicago police. She's described as being 5-foot 2 with...
Cicada emergence may be linked to rash of mite bites
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside after the cicadas died off, there are pockets of people getting mysterious bug bites. Neighbors in west suburban Elmhurst have been complaining of itchy pink welts on their skin.
Broadway In Chicago to host free concert featuring 16 musicals in Millennium Park
The Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert is a highlight of the season, and it happens this Monday night!ABC7's Hosea Sanders got a preview of what viewers will see at the free musical extravaganza.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe theatre round-up happens every August at Millennium Park. The evening is bursting with the glorious soundtracks of Broadway hits.Attendees can grab a seat in the Pritzker Pavilion or find a spot on the lawn.Sanders will be hosting the event Monday night along with ABC7's Val Warner at Millennium Park.Broadway In Chicago's summer concert starts at 6:15 p.m. and...
Cause of death revealed for 3 great horned owls found dead in Lincoln Park
CHICAGO - The official cause of death has been revealed for the three great horned owls found dead in Lincoln Park earlier this year. All three owls — an adult male, an adult female and a baby — died from rodenticide toxicosis, which is poisoning caused by rat poison.
Chicago’s DNC countdown begins with pep rally: Gov. Pritzker, local leaders highlight economic impact
CHICAGO - The Democratic National Convention Host Committee marked the final countdown to this year’s historic convention with a spirited pep rally on Friday. Hosted by Choose Chicago, the event brought together key officials and collaborators, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who addressed attendees. LINK: https://www.choosechicago.com/. "From the beginning...
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard nowhere to be found after report reveals huge village debt
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A day after a report on a probe of the village's finances found south suburban Dolton is more than $3.5 million in the red, Mayor Tiffany Henyard – who is accused of misusing taxpayer money – was nowhere to be found.Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was hired by the village board to investigate Henyard's handling of village finances, released preliminary findings that the village is not only in significant debt, but that credit card spending is out of control.Henyard hasn't responded to requests for comment, and wasn't at Dolton Village Hall on Friday. Her office did...
The NFL world is laughing after Justin Fields unsurprising performance
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start one of Justin Fields or Russell Wilson to open up the 2024 NFL Season, but Fields could now be even further behind. The NFL world got a first-time glimpse of Justin Fields playing in a game for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the former Chicago Bears 2021 first-round pick really did not do much to cement any sort of confidence in his team.
Finger-lickin’ fraud! School employee admits to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings
A school worker admitted to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings and other food during the pandemic and will now head to prison. In January 2023, Vera Lidell, 67, was arrested by authorities in Cook County, Illinois, according to Fox 32. She began working as the Director of Food Services for Harvey School District 152 in July 2020.
Jonathan Owens' One-Word Description of Wife Simone Biles Says It All
Simone Biles just finished yet another dominant Olympic campaign. Her husband, Jonathan Owens, was along for the ride every step of the way. Owens, a Chicago Bears defensive back, left training camp to support his wife in Paris as she competed in her third Olympic Games. There, he saw the all-time ...
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