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Villa Park Man Denied Pre-Trial Release in Girlfriend’s Murder Case
Villa Park, IL – A DuPage County judge has denied pre-trial release for a Villa Park man charged with the murder of his girlfriend. According to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, 26-year-old Anthony Jimenez faces two counts of First Degree Murder for allegedly stabbing Jessica Reyes, 24, during a domestic altercation on Wednesday. Villa Park police responded to a call from Jimenez, who allegedly admitted to the stabbing. Officers found Reyes with multiple stab wounds; she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
$120,000 Stolen: 31-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison for Armed Robberies of Sprint and Verizon Stores
Isa Al Ahad was sentenced to 26 years in prison for robbing a Sprint store in 2019 and a Verizon store in 2022. DuPage County Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison for Armed Robberies of Sprint and Verizon Stores. Isa Al Ahad, a 31-year-old man was sentenced to 26...
DuPage County, IL – Early Morning Armed Robbery on Route 59 in Naperville
Naperville, IL – An armed robbery occurred early Friday morning at a business on Route 59 in Naperville, leaving police in search of a suspect. The incident took place at approximately 5:03 a.m. on the 4900 block of S. Route 59. The Naperville Police Department responded swiftly to reports of an armed robbery that had transpired around 10 minutes earlier.
Harvey library hires computer technician as contractors fill key roles following mass layoffs
This month, Harvey Public Library District approved a new hire to lead the information technology division as the short-term roles become increasingly common. The individual was not named during the meeting. This comes as Harvey Public Library District has quietly laid off key staffers in recent months, including the lead...
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...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
After Years of Controversy, Illinois Pauses CO2 Pipeline Construction, For Now
New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year. The law issues new regulations for carbon capture and sequestration, a technology used...
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was the largest in state history. The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes. ...
High School Racing Association Getting Young Drivers On Track
Many high school students dream of representing their schools under the lights on athletic fields across the country. In Wisconsin and Illinois, students can also represent their schools under the lights of their local short track. The High School Racing Association (HSRA) formed in 2020, racing at La Crosse Speedway...
Illinois quick hits: Worldwide outage grounds flights; 22 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois
Worldwide outage grounds flights A worldwide outage has grounded numerous flights at airports around Illinois. Several airlines and multiple services worldwide saw major disruptions in the wake of a major Microsoft and Crowdstrike outage. The University of Illinois campus experienced a significant network service interruption Friday morning, according to university police. Around 7:54 a.m., an Illini-Alert was sent out to students and faculty alerting them of the disruption. NWS confirms...
Illinois GOP Leaders Won’t Commit to Accepting Election Results, Say They Remain Concerned About Fraud
(Produced by Blair Paddock and Amanda Vinicky) Leaders of the Illinois Republican Party declined Thursday to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, telling reporters they remain concerned about the prospect of fraud. That echoes the position of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump, who has said...
Lovin’ the Latte: Bonnie and Elly
LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2024) – “I took Bonnie to Kdulche today,” wrote Lansing Journal subscriber Elly Clausing last Monday, referring to Bonnie Romanowski, a relative visiting from Mississippi. “She was so pleased and impressed!”. Although the two did not provide any photos of themselves, Bonnie...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Hammond is getting ready to end summer vacation with a bang
Whiting Lakefront Park recently hosted a fireworks show on July 3 and a Fourth of July parade in honor of celebrating the holiday. “I love the Fourth of July. I feel like it’s such a fun holiday, and getting to dress in red, white, and blue as the theme is so fun. My friends and I love going together, getting food beforehand, and watching the fireworks while eating our food,” said Ximena Guzman, a senior at East Chicago Central (ECC).
27 Chargers, 2 Sandburg teams named NJCAA All-Academic
GALESBURG — Sandburg had 27 student-athletes and two teams earn NJCAA All-Academic awards for the 2023-24 school year. Student-athletes who achieved a GPA of at least 3.60 were eligible for NJCAA All-Academic honors. Two Chargers were named NJCAA All-Academic First Team for recording a perfect 4.0 GPA. Another nine received second-team honors (3.80-3.99 GPA), and 16 earned third-team honors (3.60-3.79 GPA).
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