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Lake County: Crowbar-Wielding Suspect Targets Jewel-Osco Employees
Zion, IL – Zion Police Department officers swiftly responded to a violent armed robbery at Jewel-Osco on 1400 21st St. last Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Kebron Dennis, allegedly homeless but residing in and around Zion, stormed into the store, allegedly stole liquor, and attacked employees with a crowbar when they attempted to stop him. Despite the employees’ brave efforts, Dennis managed to flee the scene before officers arrived within a minute of dispatch.
Northern Illinois man identified in fatal McLean County crash
McLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A man from Crystal Lake is being identified as the victim of a fatal crash Monday night. The McLean County Coroner says Stanley M. Miller, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary autopsy indicates he died as the driver and only person in a car that lost control, left the road and crashed.
Person dead following single-vehicle crash in Downs
The victim of a car crash Monday evening near Downs has been identified as 62-year-old Stanley Miller of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Crystal Lake is a northwest Chicago suburb in McHenry County. According to the McLean County coroner's office, Miller lost control of his vehicle at 8:44 p.m. Monday while driving...
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.
Evanston officials call off recovery efforts for missing swimmer
EVANSTON, Ill. - The search for a man who went missing while swimming at Evanston's Lighthouse Beach over the weekend has hit a standstill. The video above is from a previous report on July 1. A 41-year-old man was swimming with three others at the beach on Sunday afternoon around...
Man who rescued 3 swimmers urges caution with Lake Michigan
Joe Flanagan was on a typical Sunday afternoon walk with his son-in-law and grandson on a warm and sunny summer day when they decided to take a stroll to nearby Lighthouse Beach. He quickly noticed the choppy waters, high waves and the red “no swimming” flag flying from the lifeguard...
Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is 'shattered' 2 years later
Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down.It has been 730 days since her now-10-year-old son Cooper could chase his brother Luke in their suburban Chicago backyard, play soccer or jump on his bed.“It is the 730th anniversary of the total annihilation of our lives,” the Highland Park mother told reporters Wednesday. “That horrific day lives on forever, especially in Cooper’s life, which irrevocably shattered.”Roberts and two of her children are among the dozens of...
‘A sickening and shocking discovery:’ Body in Northfield Township found by neighbor on walk
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Deb Rondon and her husband were walking along the dirt road stretching in front of their Northfield Township home when they came across a dead body in a road-side culvert. A smell initially drew them to the area. They thought a deer had been hit.
‘That was part of our family tradition so it was taken away from us:’ Central Illinois family reflects on Highland Park shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Many people will be out Thursday celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks and parades. But one Central Illinois family says the holiday hasn’t looked the same for them after the Highland Park parade mass shooting two years ago. “Lots of people say to us ‘What are you doing on the […]
South Elgin shelter aids in rescue of 250 dogs from Oklahoma puppy mills
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue. Authorities searched two residential properties in Milburn, Okla. after obtaining search and seizure warrants when they found the...
Gurnee fire rescues owl stuck in soccer net
GURNEE, Ill. — An owl was able to spread its wings and fly away to safety thanks to fire officials in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department responded to Ravinia Park, located in the 900 block of Ravinia Drive, Tuesday morning. They found an owl stuck in a soccer net.
Shots fired during Hoffman Estates home invasion
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Hoffman Estates police have launched an investigation after shots were fired during a home invasion in the northwest suburb. Officers received a report of a home invasion around 10 p.m. Monday in the 2000 block of Kettering Road. Upon arrival, police saw evidence of forced entry on the front door and bullet holes in the drywall of the residence.
Elmhurst, Illinois: Early Morning Burglaries Target Work Vehicles
Elmhurst, Illinois – Burglars targeted a work truck and a van early Thursday on North Highland Avenue. Elmhurst Police responded at approximately 5:45 a.m., and the suspects fled in a white Alpha Romeo SUV with temporary license plates. According to police, officers pursued the SUV, last seen heading northbound...
Highland Park resident reflects on successes, challenges in the efforts to reduce gun violence
The 4th of July holiday stirs up all kinds of emotions for people who were at the Highland Park parade two years ago. One survivor spoke about his efforts to curb the kind of gun violence that he and others saw that day.
Chicago physician pleads guilty to $2.4M fraud scheme
A physician in the Chicago suburbs has pleaded guilty to a $2.4 million healthcare fraud scheme of billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent services. From 2018 to 2022, Mona Ghosh, MD, owner and operator of the Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based medical office Progressive Women's Healthcare, submitted and caused her employees to submit fraudulent claims to Medicaid, TriCare and other insurers, the Justice Department said in a July 1 news release.
Vernon Hills Police Provide Traffic Plan for July 4th Festivities
Vernon Hills, IL – Residents of Vernon Hills are gearing up for a spectacular July 4th fireworks display, scheduled from 9:15 to 9:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to park in the western lot of upper-level Hawthorn Mall and walk west along Center Drive. According to the Vernon Hills Police Department, officers will be present to assist pedestrians crossing the street. Temporary lane closures will be implemented post-fireworks to facilitate safe exit from parking lots.
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