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2 teens go missing in Chicago suburbFOX 32 Chicago1 day ago
Township meeting with controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard spirals out of control, police calledFox Newslast hour
Burt Odelson: Temporary restraining order against Tiffany Henyard is grantedWGN Radio15 hours ago
Larry Hoover testifies in court seeking early release from life sentencesWGN News12 hours ago
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Larry Hoover testifies in court seeking early release from life sentences
Larry Hoover, founder of the Gangster Disciples, testified in court via video feed from a supermax prison in Colorado, hoping to qualify for an early release program that could set him free from multiple life sentences, but the US Attorney's Office opposed his release.
Hurricane Helene's effects to be felt in Chicago as early as Friday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Hurricane Helene will be the fourth landfalling U.S. hurricane this year, and is set to bring strong wind gusts unusually far inland Friday and Saturday. Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida Thursday night as a devastating major hurricane with wind gusts as high as 140 miles per hour. The storm will race inland at an unusually fast forward speed, so even as its access to warm water which serves as hurricane fuel is cut off after landfall, the storm will not have much time to weaken on its journey...
Trustees appalled after fight between mayor, clerk at Sauk Village board meeting
SAUK VILLAGE, Ill. (CBS) -- Fighting and threats erupted at Village Hall in Sauk Village this week—tied to a financial probe in the south suburb. The tension was all captured on video Tuesday night. Village Clerk Marva Campbell-Pruitt and Mayor Derrick Burgess got into a heated exchange right in the middle of a board of trustees meeting. "It just went north," said Sauk Village Trustee Diane Sapp. "I wouldn't say it went south. It went north." "Disgust, disgust," said Trustee Debbie Williams. "It's getting worse every week." Williams and Sapp had a front-row seat Tuesday night. They said village meetings...
‘Obscene': Dolton homeowner gets $2,500 ticket for loose dog
LaToya Brinson calls it outrageous. Her daughter's dog got loose in the Chicago suburb of Dolton, and she got a $2,500 ticket. It happened on July 6. Chloe, a laidback, 3-year-old American Pitbull, somehow got out of Brinson's backyard, possibly by pushing through a gate. Chloe belongs to Brinson's daughter,...
Trucking company owner sentenced to 25 years for Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline: prosecutors
CHICAGO - The owner of a Texas trucking company has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline. Jose Farias, 44, was convicted by a federal jury in Chicago in 2021 on drug conspiracy and possession charges, according to the U.S. State's Attorney's Office. He received his sentence on Monday.
Illinois Store Robbed 8 Different Times In Just 3 Months
This store owner in Illinois might want to consider a new location after getting robbed eight times in just three months. Illinois Store Owner Experiencing Major Issues With Crime. Crime is a major issue throughout the United States including in Illinois. It doesn't seem to be getting better. It's got...
Woman found shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was found shot and killed early Wednesday morning on the city's Near South Side.Chicago police said the victim was found with a gunshot wound to the neck around 2:40 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West 27th Street in the Douglas neighborhood. The victim died at the scene. Her age was not released. Over 60 shell casings were counted on the sidewalk and street. No further information was immediately available, and as of Wednesday, no one was in custody. The circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated by Area 3 detectives.
55-year-old Woodlawn man fatally shot while watching TV
A 55-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Woodlawn home on Monday night, Chicago police said. The man, identified as Bryant Wynn, was sitting on a couch and watching television in the home located on the 6600 block of South St. Lawrence Ave. around 8 p.m. on September 23 when the boyfriend of his relative began arguing with someone outside the home, according to police reports obtained by the Sun-Times.
‘Autumn Fest’ bringing family-friendly, fall-themed events to Gallagher Way
CHICAGO — A series of fall-themed and family-friendly events is coming to Gallagher Way next month. Organizers announced Thursday that Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way, a series of free weekend events and seasonal activities, will kick off in October. “With enchanting décor, seasonally themed food and beverages, and more, Gallagher Way is embracing the change […]
Young Dolph death: Memphis man gets life sentence for killing Chicago-born rapper
Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of Chicago-born rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels.Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and being a felon in possession of a gun. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Mitchell sentenced Johnson to life in prison.Cornelius Smith testified that rapper Yo Gotti's brother, Anthony "Big Jook" Mims, had put out a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph and had also put bounties...
Appeals courts denies delaying Illinois FOID challenge
(The Center Square) – An appellate court has denied another attempt by the state to delay a case challenging Illinois Firearm Owner’s ID card. Guns Save Life sued the state alleging the FOID card is unconstitutional. Last year, a Sangamon County Judge sided with the state, ruling that the law is constitutional. Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch said then the case is important. “The FOID card is destined...
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