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8 Complaints Filed Against Chicago Police During DNC, Oversight Agency Says
CHICAGO — Eight complaints were filed against Chicago police during the Democratic National Convention, a significant dip in complaints compared to previous mass demonstrations, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. The complaints were filed in relation to police interactions during the DNC, where protests took place every...
Chicago suburb discussing limits on proliferation of gambling terminals
Chicago suburb discussing limits on proliferation of gambling terminals. East Dundee has a high concentration of video gaming machines per capita, with one terminal for every 25 residents, a saturation that has the village board discussing the need for new regulations. Story continues below. Village trustees established a one-year moratorium...
Burglars target Chicago businesses using chains to pull off doors
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Burglars are targeting Chicago businesses, and they have a different way of breaking in. Police say at least 20 times in the last month, a group of four to eight burglars has put a chain on the front door of businesses in the early morning hours. They connect those chains to stolen vehicles and then pull off the doors. The burglars stole cash, ATMs, and tobacco products. The incidents happened at the following times and locations, police said: 10600 Block of South Torrence Avenue on August 02, 2024 at 3:55 AM. 1900 Block of East 95th St on August 6, 2024 at 4:30...
2024 High School Football Preview | Brother Rice will have tough road to hoe
2023 RECORD: 5-5 2024 OUTLOOK: No one said it was going to be easy. The Crusaders will play defending Class 8A champion Loyola and defending Class 7A champion Mount Carmel as well as a contest against Class 4A runner-up St. Laurence. There are also rivalry games against St. Rita and Marist.
Former CTA bus driver gets probation for shooting another car during road rage incident on Kennedy Expressway
CHICAGO — A former CTA bus driver who shot another driver’s car on the Kennedy Expressway has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Brandi Jolivet, 44, faced two counts of attempted murder in the case, which stemmed from an incident in the outbound lanes in June 2022. But prosecutors dropped those charges in a deal, and Jolivet pleaded guilty to the remaining counts: aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Former Chicago Cubs' free-agent bust takes shot at failed 2024 goals
The Chicago Cubs victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday brought the team back to the .500 mark on the season for the first time since the opening week of June. It's not exactly where the Cubs were hoping they would be in the second half of Craig Counsell's first season. Counsell's former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, is coasting to its second-straight National League Central title. Entering play on Sunday, the Brewers hold a 10.5-game lead over the Cubs for first place in the division.
Chicago police officer accused of beating another officer
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a disturbing claim coming out of Chicago's Seventh Police District, one officer is accused of beating another. Sources tell CBS News Chicago the two were involved in a romantic relationship. Sources say a Chicago police officer identified as Francisco Galvan, 30, waited in a parking lot right outside the seventh district for his girlfriend, who is also an officer and was on duty at the time. Then he attacked her, leading as many as seven officers to jump in and restrain the man. The incident happened late Thursday evening. According to a police report filed in the case, the...
Orland Park man charged for taking victim at gunpoint this week at southwest suburban business
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — An Orland Park man was charged with multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping, after taking a victim at gunpoint earlier this week at a business in southwest suburban Chicago Ridge. According to Chicago Ridge police, officers responded to a call of shots fired just after 1:15 a.m. Tuesday at Signature Line […]
$10,000 rewards offered in 2 Chicago murder cases
CHICAGO — Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $10,000 rewards for information about two Chicago murder cases, one in Albany Park and the other in West Rogers Park. The Albany Park shooting occurred around 11:20 p.m. on May 24 in the 4700 block of North Troy. Police responded to calls of shots fired and found Jaime Serrano, 21, and Victor Rodriguez, 20, lying unresponsive in the east alley. Both died from gunshot wounds to their heads.
Illinois quick hits: Heat returns for first school day; school emergency awareness
Heat returns for first school day As the hottest temperatures of the year descend on Illinois, the largest school district in the state welcomes students back to class Monday. More than 300,000 students will head back to the classroom as the first day of Chicago Public Schools begins. The first day of the school year was moved to begin a week later than usual due to the Democratic National Convention. ...
Seafood Chain Closing More Spots Than Expected, Illinois Included
Just a little over 90 days ago, America's biggest and best known seafood restaurant change made an announcement that pretty much confirmed all the rumors that had been swirling around about the company's overall health and ability to continue operations. Red Lobster's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on May 19th stated...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
Illinois Libraries to Propel Digital Literacy with $2 Million State Grant Initiative
Public libraries across Illinois are on the cusp of a digital transformation, fueled by a sizable grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Libraries in underserved areas are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant aimed at boosting their technology capabilities, as announced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Among the 113 libraries pinpointed for these funds, several in the local region are slated to get either $27,500 or $12,500 to enhance their technological infrastructure, according to Central Illinois Proud. This initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that community members have contemporary resources at their disposal.
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