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Chicago’s Gun Violence Has Gotten Deadlier. Here’s What That Means for Residents.
Tavares Harrington carries the memory of his 7-year-old niece Heaven Sutton on his sleeve. Her name, tattooed in cursive, sits in front of a dove on his left forearm. On June 27, 2012, as Heaven was playing outside while her mother sold candy and snow cones in front of their home in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, a 33-year-old man fired at least 10 shots. He struck a 19-year-old in the ankle. Heaven ran, but a stray bullet struck her back and killed her. Eight years later, the shooter was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Suburbs hosting Coffee With a Cop events
People in a number of communities will be able to have coffee with a cop.The annual day is designed to bring people in uniform together with residents to build better community relations.Events are taking place in a number of locations around the area.WHEN + WHERE:EVENT #1:-Location: McDonald's I 947 N. Meacham Rd I Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-Time: 7AM-9AM CST-Date: Wednesday, October 2-Who:-Elk Grove Police Department + its Chief and Deputy Chief, and other police officers2.EVENT #2:-Location: McDonald's I 453 Redington Dr. I South Elgin, IL 60177-Time: 8AM-9AM CST-Date: Wednesday, October 2-Who:-South Elgin Police Department3. EVENT #3:Location: McDonald's I 5555 Grand Ave. I Gurnee, IL 60031-Time: 7AM-9AM CST-Date: Wednesday, October 2-Who:-Local Police Department4. EVENT #4:-Location: McDonald's I 809 Plainfield Rd. I Darien, IL 60561-Time: 7AM-11AM CST-Date: Wednesday, October 2-Who:-Darien Police Department
As Illinois manufacturing jobs drop, Chicago mayor announces awards
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials are honoring local manufacturers, but manufacturing numbers are down in Illinois and across the Midwest. Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Monday morning at the Chicago Manufacturing Awards Ceremony on the city’s West Side. “Chicago has been called the city that works, and that’s because of the historic legacy and achievements in manufacturing,” Johnson said. ...
Best Neighborhood Halloween Displays in Chicagoland
As we get closer to Halloween, we begin to see our neighbors delight us with their spookiest decorations. There are many Chicagoland residents who go all out with skeletons, spiders, lights, inflatables and more spooktacular fun. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Halloween yard displays across Chicagoland that are...
The best Meatballs in Illinois are here in Schaumburg.
I love nothing more than stumbling upon an establishment by chance, only for it to be a home run in terms of food, service, and quality. The name of this eatery is Finuccio and Sons Italian Deli & Catering in Schaumburg.
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