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Aurora police say Venezuelan criminal gang is impacting migrant community
(The Center Square) – The city of Aurora is facing the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua that is now operating in the city as the police department confirms the gang's presence that it says in impacting the migrant community. "We urge all community members, including members of our migrant communities, to please report crimes committed against them to their local law enforcement agencies and not remain silent victims," said the Aurora Police Department in the news release posted on X. ...
3 men jailed on gun charges after cops respond to ShotSpotter alerts
CHICAGO — With less than a month remaining on Chicago’s contract with ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to display an uncanny ability to direct cops to people with guns and evidence that they used the weapons. Last Sunday, cops responded to a ShotSpotter alert of 12 shots...
The Los Angeles Chargers Will Trade Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears
A reunion with future hall-of-famer Khalil Mack is not only the most viable option, but in all likelihood the most realistic. Khalil Mack is a free agent next offseason so the Bears could wait till the offseason to attempt to get him in Free Agency but then it’s fair game for all other 30 teams. If Chicago makes the move this year they can sign him to a shorter extension such as a 2-year extension.
Food Chain with 10 Illinois Places Suddenly Declares Bankruptcy
It's hard to remember a year where more restaurant chains have gone through financial struggles than 2024. Another Chicago-based company with 10 Illinois locations is now suddenly in bankruptcy court, too. Nation's Restaurant News has shared the word that Roti Modern Mediterranean has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Their story...
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Residents push Chicago police oversight agency to end certain traffic stops
Chicago residents condemned pretextual traffic stops by police officers as discriminatory and dishonest during a special meeting this week by the city’s new civilian police oversight board.
Bears’ Recently Cut QB Signs to NFC North Rival’s Active Roster
Brett Rypien might have missed the cut with the Chicago Bears, but he didn’t have to wait long to get another chance elsewhere in the NFC North. According to the team’s transaction wire for August 29, the Minnesota Vikings signed Rypien to their 53-man roster as their new third-string quarterback and waived quarterback Jaren Hall — a 2023 fifth-round pick — in a corresponding move.
Brookfield will start housing arrestees at Berwyn’s police department
The Brookfield Police Department is changing where it houses people overnight who have been arrested before they are placed in custody of Cook County. At its Aug. 26 committee of the whole meeting, the village board considered an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Berwyn for its police department to provide secure lockup and transportation services for people arrested in Brookfield who must be housed overnight. Trustees will vote on and likely pass the agreement at the board’s next meeting on Sept. 9.
Chicago Facing Almost $1 Billion Budget Gap — And Mayor Won’t Rule Out Property Tax Hike
CITY HALL — Chicago is facing an almost billion dollar budget deficit for 2025 — and Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t yet say if he’s sticking by a campaign promise to not raise property taxes during his first term in office. City officials are forecasting a $982.4...
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