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Joliet missing man found dead in pump house ID'd, police say
A missing man has been found dead in a south suburban pump house, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA group of three men and a woman were "exploring" the US Steel property at 941 Collins Street around 6:47 p.m. on Tuesday.While they were inside the pump house, they found a body floating in four to five feet of water, according to Joliet police.The group immediately called 911.Joliet Fire officials removed the body of a man, which was "in an advanced stage of decomposition."The man was later identified as Warren Baker. A 44-year-old man who had been reported missing on May 13.According to police, Baker was unhoused and was last seen in the 400-block of East Cass Street on April 28.Baker's cause of death has not been released.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
One man’s heart—Tom Vallely shares his story of cardiac bypass surgery
On September 11, 2001 Tom Vallely had a heart attack. He didn’t know it was a heart attack. He had been a construction worker/superintendent all his life and was fit, strong and always busy with some project. His wife, Rita, was in Hayward at the time, staying at their cabin on Lovejoy Lake. Tom was hauling shingles for the gazebo in their yard in Lombard, Illinois, when he said he started to feel weak, sweaty and faint. It was a hot, uncomfortable day, so he...
School's out, crews are in
The second floor of Madison School offers a great perspective on work taking place on a three-story, two-classroom addition that is part of a $19.2 million construction project to allow District 181 to offer full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Playground improvements also are taking place at Madison as part of the district's summer improvement projects. The Oak School main office (shown) and classrooms also are undergoing renovations and four new classrooms will be built. Work is taking place at six of the district's seven elementary schools. (Jim Slonoff photos)
Fireworks canceled due to unruly crowd
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2024) – This year’s traditional fireworks celebration in Lan-Oak Park was cancelled around 9:15 p.m. after members of the crowd broke through the fencing surrounding the fireworks zone at the north end of the park. Melrose Pyrotechnics, who has contracted with Lan-Oak Park District...
Waste Management worker honored for saving animals as suburban shelter flooded: 'It was shocking'
Dozens of pets at a suburban shelter were rescued thanks to the efforts of a trash collector.He noticed something was wrong, and alerted authorities, saving those animals from drowning.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shelter honored the worker Wednesday.Last week, a massive flood at a suburban animal shelter put more than 100 pets in danger.But, on Wednesday, there was a hero's welcome for Tony Maticic. Leaders and volunteers from Heartland Animal Shelter visited Maticic at work to show their appreciation for saving the lives of the pets.It was Maticic who first felt like something was off...
Parolee charged with shooting CTA bus driver, but not with killing fellow passenger
CHICAGO — A man on parole from Wisconsin killed a man and injured a CTA bus driver when he opened fire on a bus without even looking where the gun was pointed, prosecutors said today. The shooting occurred around 12:14 a.m. Monday in the 3400 block of South State.
Vehicle crashes into Popeye's restaurant in Mokena
MOKENA, Ill. - A vehicle crashed into a Popeye's restaurant in suburban Mokena on Wednesday. According to the Mokena Fire Protection District, crews responded to the incident within four minutes of receiving the 911 call this afternoon. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital, officials...
2 juveniles arrested for spray painting racial slur at Mount Prospect baseball field: police
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - Two 14-year-old boys are accused of vandalizing Busse Park in Mount Prospect on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:22 p.m. when officers responded to a report of two male juveniles spray-painting a racial slur and another derogatory term at the baseball field located at 111 N. Owen Street.
North Riverside Park Mall shooting injures 2 after fight, mayor says
Two people were injured in a shooting at north Riverside Park Mall Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Joseph Mengoni said.According to the mayor, police received a call just before 5:20 p.m. for shots fired at the mall. They determined two couples got into a physical altercation inside the mall before shots were fired.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchTwo men and two women were involved; a single gunshot injured both men, Mengoni said. The two were taken to a local hospital where their conditions stabilized.The shooting occurred inside the mall, which the mayor said had recently beefed up security...
NBC 5 Responds recovers thousands of dollars for children's choir in Oak Park
An Oak Park children’s non-profit is the latest Illinois organization to say a ticket management company held their fundraising profits hostage for more than a year. The Pro Musica Children’s Chorus trusted a company called "Brown Paper Tickets" to help with ticket sales for its 2023 fundraiser. But...
Brookfield seeks feedback on Grand Blvd., Brookfield Ave. improvements
If you live in Brookfield and feel strongly about street improvements, now is the time to let your voice be heard. Brookfield announced Wednesday that the village is hosting an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. July 16 at Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., for residents to look at preliminary designs for street improvements and give their feedback. Village representatives and a consultant will be at the open house to speak with residents and answer individual questions attendees may have.
‘Military helicopters' to fly over Chicago's lakefront this weekend
Don't be alarmed if you see military helicopters flying along Chicago's lakefront over the next few days, city officials say -- its all part of an event taking place in downtown Chicago this weekend, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said. According to an advisory from the OMEC,...
Lawrence Springer, priest for 65 years, dies
Rev. Lawrence Springer, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago who served in eight different parishes, including as associate pastor of St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines, died Friday, June 28 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 18, 1933, in Chicago. He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary...
Hinsdale pool a pretty cool place to be
By mid-afternoon Tuesday, it was hard to believe rainy, gloomy weather had caused the Hinsdale Community Pool to close earlier that day. The sun was shining from a brilliant blue sky adorned with fluffy white clouds. The crowd might have been smaller than usual, but there are still plenty of patrons - adults swimming laps, playing with their kids in the water or reading a book in the shade of one of the large umbrellas. Two-year-old Millie Jane Muskievicz was participating enthusiastically in her private swim lesson with instructor Finn Hamman, a rising junior at Hinsdale Central.
Shopaholics – and thrifters – can save at OP’s July sidewalk sales
Locals looking to find a new favorite shop to grab gifts for friends and family or indulge in a treat for themselves have a key opportunity at Oak Park’s July sidewalk sales. The Downtown Oak Park Business Alliance and Hemingway District businesses are hosting sidewalk sales from July 18...
Worth limits number of signs on businesses
Signs that are attached to businesses in Worth will undergo a makeover. A lengthy discussion took place during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night addressing a dilemma that trustees said had to be addressed. An ordinance was drawn amending previous sign regulations of businesses in the village. Trustees had...
Breaking news from CarefulPeach Boutique hosting their annual Bastille Day event on July 13
CarefulPeach Boutique will host their annual can’t-miss Bastille Day event. Mark your calendars for a day of festive French culture right here in downtown Oak Park on.
Pet pic of the week
Little Link has been with Hinsdale Humane Society for a while. He is the last of his siblings still waiting to be adopted. He is a little on the shy side but once he warms up to you, you will be delighted by his goofy personality. He gets along with other dogs his size and is also nice to cats. Link is the perfect size at 14 pounds. He is 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $350. If you are interested in meeting Link, please call (630) 323-5630 to schedule an appointment with his foster home. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center or visit http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org. (photo provided)
Prep stars climb to next level
The collegiate athletic arena awaits a number of recent Hinsdale Central graduates, as well as Hinsdale residents who completed their studies at private schools. These sports standouts shared their fondest high school memories with The Hinsdalean, as well as what excites them as they head to their new campus homes.
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