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McLean County Judge hands down over 100-year sentence to a Riverdale man
BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County Judge sentenced a Riverdale man to over 100 years behind bars Monday afternoon. The case revolves around the shooting death of 20-year-old Jaleel Johnson. Johnson was shot in October 2020 in the 1600 block of Iowa St. Earlier this year, a jury found Malcom...
3 accused of murder, arson, financial crimes in 2023 house fire that killed Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt
Three men were charged with murder, arson and financial crimes tied to the 2023 death of Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt, authorities announced Friday morning. Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond, Indiana, and Nicholas Virgil, 37, of Riverdale, were charged with murder and aggravated arson, Chicago police said. Anthony Moore, 47, of...
Police search for person responsible for ‘mass graffiti’ incident in Oak Lawn
OAK LAWN, Ill. — An investigation is underway in the south suburbs after several vehicles were vandalized in what police are calling a mass graffiti incident. According to Oak Lawn police, in the early morning hours on Sunday, officers found several vehicles that had been vandalized with spray paint. Police say many of the vehicles […]
Doors Closing on Region's Mascot Hall of Fame
(Whiting, IN) - The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting is closing its doors. The three story facility, which has been visited by people from all over the nation and world, honors mascot characters from professional and college sports teams like the “Phillie Fanatic”. Many people considered the...
Valparaiso City Utilities Department of Water Works water main break on Country Club Road precautionary boil advisory
Valparaiso City Utilities field service crews responded to a water main break at Country Club Road. Approximately 150 customers within this service area may have experienced low water pressure or a complete interruption in water service. Due to the interruption of water service, a precautionary boil advisory will be issued...
Valparaiso’s state bid falls short to West Point
BLAIR- Entering Monday, the Valparaiso Post 371 Juniors were the only team left with an undefeated mark in the B3 Area Tournament at Blair. That all changed, when Post 371 lost 9-1 on July 15 and then 8-4 on July 16 to the West Point Bombers Juniors. In the winner...
Dolton Trustee Jason House announces campaign for mayor against Tiffany Henyard
Amid division within the Dolton Village Board, a team of current and former elected officials announced their joint effort to seek election in opposition of incumbent Mayor Tiffany Henyard next year. Trustee Jason House, who became an outspoken advocate for launching an investigation into Henyard’s spending of village tax dollars,...
New Lenox, Silver Cross Hospital rename boulevard to honor Ruth Colby
The thoroughfare to Silver Cross Hospital’s main campus received a name change Tuesday to honor Silver Cross’ former president and chief executive officer Ruth Colby. New Lenox Mayor Timothy Baldermann, New Lenox officials and members of Silver Cross staff gathered to “honorarily rename Silver Cross Boulevard to Honorary Ruth Colby Boulevard in her memory,” according to a news release from Silver Cross Hospital.
Southlake Mall to celebrate Christmas in July with the Salvation Army this weekend
Southlake Mall will celebrate Christmas in July with the the Salvation Army this weekend after the organization's fundraising goals fell short during the holiday season. The superregional mall at U.S. 30 and Mississippi Street near the Interstate 65 interchange will host the Salvation Army's Christmas in July fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Man faces OWI while pulling camper containing 9 kids, Wisconsin State Patrol says
An Illinois man faces tentative charges of operating while intoxicated, child abduction and recklessly endangering safety after police say he pulled a camper with nine children in it on a highway after a domestic dispute. The 57-year-old Monee, Illinois, man was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol shortly before 6:30...
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