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Soldier Returns Home After 13-month Deployment to Reunite With Triplet Sister at Work
A soldier returned home after a 13-month deployment to surprise her stunned triplet sister at work before reuniting with her mom at home. The post Soldier Returns Home After 13-month Deployment to Reunite With Triplet Sister at Work appeared first on Happilynews.com.
K9 tracks down Wauconda man in forest preserve after DUI crash
LONG GROVE, Ill. - A Wauconda man who police say tried to flee from a DUI traffic crash was taken into custody thanks to the sharp nose of a Lake County sheriff's K9. Yiyari C. Salvador, 26, was taken into custody Wednesday in the Heron Creek Forest Preserve by a sheriff's deputy and his K9, according to a statement from Chris Covelli with the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.
Competency hearing ordered for Milwaukee man after allegedly causing trouble at area businesses
RACINE, WI — A competency hearing has been ordered for a 37-year-old Milwaukee man who created disturbances outside several Racine businesses during a seven-day period earlier this month. Williedee Byrd is charged with five misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, along with one misdemeanor count of obstructing an officer. The...
Lake Villa is a community full of nature where history comes together
Mayor Jim McDonald, a lifelong resident of Lake Villa, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a special feature about his hometown and why Lake Villa is Lake County’s premiere destination for family fun and tons of seasonal activities. Their Celebration of Fall takes place this year on September 7th from 3-8pm and features countless local vendors and crafters including 90 food vendors. Listen below to hear why Lake Villa should be at the top of your list for fall fun!
Health officials close lakes as potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms could harm people, pets
Those looking to take a dip in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin before summer ends might be disappointed.Wisconsin health officials found pockets of blue-green algae "blooms" in the lake. Illinois health officials were out Thursday testing the water at lakes in north suburban counties.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe algae can produce toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans and animals. To reduce the risk to the public, health officials have closed some beaches.ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler spoke Gina Laliberte with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss the potential risks of being in the water...
$483k Awarded to 3 Illinois Cities for Water Supply Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790 to three public water supply facilities through the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program. READ MORE: Illinois and Wisconsin Residents Being Warned of 'Puppy Scam'. According to a press release from the Illinois EPA, these grants are aimed...
IndyCar makes its return to the Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- For the first time in a decade, the Milwaukee Mile will see the return of the NTT Indycar Series. When those engines start running, it will be a historic moment for auto racing. “It’s the most competitive racing series that we have," said Christian...
Raising Cane's to open in Brookfield Sept. 5 with a chance to win free Cane's for one year
The wait is over ― Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will open its new Brookfield store, 12660 W. Capitol Drive, on Thursday, Sept. 5. The new Brookfield store is Cane's fourth location in the dairy state, joining stores in Kenosha, Greendale and Madison. The Brookfield store's grand opening fun starts early in the morning and...
Waukesha fatal shooting; 24-year-old accused of killing his grandmother
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A 24-year-old Waukesha man is accused of shooting and killing his grandmother near Garfield and Douglass on Sunday night, Aug. 25. The accused is Sean Couture – and he faces the following criminal counts:. First-degree intentional homicide. Fail/comply-officer/person in custody. Operate firearm while intoxicated. Case details.
Conservative radio host Jay Weber still off air after mocking neurodivergent son of Tim Walz
Conservative talk show host Jay Weber has now been off the air for a week since mocking Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, for his emotional reaction to his father's speech at last week's Democratic National Convention. Reached Wednesday night, Weber responded, "no comment." ...
Deadly Shooting at Milwaukee’s Premier Lounge Leaves Community in Shock (video)
In the early hours of the morning, a tragic shooting occurred at the Premier Lounge, a bar located at the intersection of 40th Street and West Villard Avenue in Milwaukee. The incident, which took place just before 2:00 AM, resulted in four individuals being shot, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to the scene and has been investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Elm Grove residents will see referendum question on the 'daylighting' of Underwood Creek
Elm Grove residents will decide this November if the village should complete a longtime stormwater management plan by daylighting Underwood Creek in a $8.5 million project that village officials say would not cost taxpayers more money. The village will ask voters to greenlight this project ― which has been almost 20 years in the making ― through a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot. ...
Tow companies accused of taking cars illegally and overcharging outside shopping center, church
For the past six months, Monte Mabra has noticed the same black tow truck circling shopping centers on Milwaukee’s northwest side. "Every time I go, a customer is running out of the store saying, 'Don't take my car, don't take my car!'" he said. The truck only has a 1-800 phone number displayed on...
Elkhorn residents speak out about racist flyers found scattered throughout neighborhood
ELKHORN, Wis. — A Sunday morning walk in Elkhorn turned unsettling for one resident when she stumbled upon plastic bags filled with a disturbing message. The bags, containing birdseed to likely weigh them down, held flyers promoting a white nationalist organization. “During a neighborhood walk, I noticed on the...
Milwaukee park-and-ride fight; homeless encampments persist
MILWAUKEE - A large fight broke out at a Milwaukee County park-and-ride lot on Saturday, and the people involved weren't supposed to be there at all. A Wisconsin Department of Transportation camera captured Saturday's fight among people living at the College Avenue lot. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded; no one was arrested.
'Almost the end of my life': Milwaukee city worker survives chain-reaction crash
MILWAUKEE — A Department of Public Works employee is recovering after a crash that she said almost took her life. Willola Cornelius has worked with DPW for 16 years. On Aug. 8, she was working on the road near 95th Street and Silver Spring Drive when a car rear-ended her parked work truck.
Milwaukee police chief calls on community to intervene with youth following brazen exchange of gunfire in Third Ward
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a renewed "call to action" for the community to intervene with Milwaukee's youth, who are increasingly becoming victims and suspects in crimes, including a brazen exchange of gunfire Tuesday night in the Third Ward. The Milwaukee Police Department sent a statement Wednesday evening about an incident the night...
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