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Local WWII Navy sailor to receive military burial more than 80 years after his death
Sandra Hannan of southwest suburban Burr Ridge said, thanks to DNA, the Navy has identified the remains of her uncle, Michael Malek. He died aboard the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Student Takes Legal Action Against Illinois City For Alleged Civil Rights Violations Over School Ticketing Incident
Amara Harris, a young Black woman from Naperville, Illinois, is taking legal action against the city after a years-long battle stemming from a school ticketing incident. At the age of 17, Harris found herself at the center of a controversial case when she was accused of stealing a classmate’s AirPods.
Strong-to-severe storms approach parts of Chicago area on Memorial Day
Parts of the Chicago area are getting one more round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Monday evening, with some potentially bringing gusty winds and hail to the region. Shortly after 7:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of LaSalle County. According to the Storm Prediction Center, most of the...
South Side Memorial Day parade pays tribute to fallen military members
CHICAGO — The 17th Ward hosted the ninth annual South Side Memorial Day parade Monday to pay tribute to fallen military members. Alderman David Moore said the event is also an opportunity to honor living veterans and thank them for their sacrifices. It began with a wreath laying ceremony at St Leo’s Campus for Veterans. […]
Thousands evacuated from Sueños Music Festival in Chicago due to severe weather
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The second day of the Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park was delayed for hours on Sunday due to severe weather, who evacuated from the park before the night ended. The festival start was delayed from noon to 4 p.m. Around 7:45 p.m., the announcement came over the loudspeakers, asking everyone to get out due to incoming storms. The message was posted on the festival's X account, as well. "We brought our rain ponchos and everything," one person in attendance said. "They said rain or shine," said another.Festival goers were only able to enjoy the event for a brief period earlier...
Prosecutor says some criminals are back on streets with no cash bail law
(The Center Square) – An Illinois district attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a court appearance.The Illinois Supreme Court declared the legislation ending cash bail constitutional. Beginning on Sept. 18, 2023, Illinois courts no longer used a cash bail system. Instead, they use a “pretrial release” system as allowed by the Pretrial Fairness Act found in the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act approved in early 2021. The Federalist Society hosted a discussion with legal experts on an update around bail reform after nine months. David Olson from...
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