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Berwyn Man Charged with First-Degree Murder of 3-Year-Old in Chicago Shooting
Following a nearly two-year investigation, Chicago Police have charged Govanni Hernandez, a 32-year-old man from the 6300 block of W. 26th St., Berwyn, Illinois, with the murder of a 3-year-old boy. According to a press release from the Chicago Police Department, Hernandez faces a series of felony charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Beloved Business In Downtown Rockford Delivers Shocking Announcement For 815
One of Rockford, Illinois' most beloved local businesses just delivered some shocking news, but it's not as bad as it may sound. I don't think I'm alone when I say I LOVE Rockford Art Deli. I love their unique and creative t-shirt designs. (No joke, I own at least 15...
4 Rockford Teenagers Arrested with Carload of Guns and Ammo
Rockford Police were able to find a vehicle that was reportedly firing off gunshots around the city and take the suspects into custody. According to a press release from the Rockford Police Department, officers were responding to a reckless discharge incident that happened earlier in the evening on Wednesday, July 17, when they located the vehicle wanted in the incident around 9:15 pm in the area of Harrison Avenue and Stowmarket Avenue on the southeast side of Rockford.
Have You Seen Her? Authorities Searching For 17-Year-Old From Rockford Illinois
Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old missing from the Rockford area since July 3rd, 2024. Have you seen her?. Her legal name is Alexandria Madison Hackman, but also goes by Greyson or Zeke. She's 17, 5' 2", 105lbs, has blue eyes, dark blonde hair, and a left eyebrow and nose piercing.
3 shot outside Lyon’s Den hookah lounge
CHICAGO — Three people were shot overnight outside Lyon’s Den, a hookah lounge on the border of Wicker Park and West Town where a shootout left one dead and another injured last year. Authorities have not publicly linked the latest shooting to the business. Here’s what we know...
Have You Seen Her? Authorities Searching For 17-Year-Old From Rockford Illinois
Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old missing from the Rockford area since July 3rd, 2024. Have you seen her?. Her legal name is Alexandria Madison Hackman, but also goes by Greyson or Zeke. She's 17, 5' 2", 105lbs, has blue eyes, dark blonde hair, and a left eyebrow and nose piercing.
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Illinois has already experienced over 100 tornadoes this year, double the annual average
On Monday, the National Weather Service in Chicago issued 16 tornado warnings — the most they’ve sent out on a single day since 2004. The office confirmed that at least 28 tornadoes swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on Sunday and Monday night as peak wind gusts reached more than 100 mph. Illinois has already experienced over 100 tornadoes this year, though the state ...
Don’t Fall Victim to the Latest USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a number I don't recognize, I will not answer or respond...ever. My notorious call screening usually saves me from phone scammers, BUT, when I have been waiting for over two weeks for Japanese Beetle traps I desperately need to arrive, receiving a text about a delivery issue almost had me falling hook, line, and sinker into the scammer's trap.
Angel Reese Makes Major Announcement About Declining WNBA All-Star Event Invite
One of the WNBA's biggest superstars is addressing the media during Friday's WNBA All-Star Weekend festivities. The superstar we're talking about is Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese. While Reese was not present during the WNBA's Orange Carpet on Thursday, she made it to Phoenix in time to partake in ...
Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois
Rainfall over the next week looks minimal across the Chicago area; heaviest amounts centered from Texas across the Southeast into the Carolinas Heavy rains this past week have all but extinguished drought conditions across Illinois. Precipitation past 7 days How far from normal? July 9 drought map: July 16 drought map:
Angel Reese Publicly Calls Out Chennedy Carter For Unexpected Snub
The Chicago Sky recently picked up a 93-85 victory against the Las Vegas Aces to cap off the first half of the WNBA season. Following the big-time win, rookie Angel Reese sent a public message to Sky teammate Chennedy Carter. Carter posted on X, saying, "Good morning chenfolks," and ...
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