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Elmwood Park mom is furious after boy was hurt by hit-and-run
ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- A west suburban mother was furious after her son was hit while riding his bike a block from home.She said the driver kept going and left her son injured and crawling for help.The mother, Jovanna Quinones, has been relentless when it comes to getting justice for her son. That started with her finding the car she believed was responsible, and now she hopes the police will hold them accountable.At 80th and Cressett, Quinones was still picking up pieces from the crash days later."We found his phone in the middle of the road," Quinones said. "We...
2-year-old girl accidentally shot by 4-year-old sister in Chicago Lawn: police
A 2-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 4-year-old sister while playing Saturday evening in Chicago Lawn on the Southwest Side, according to police. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, the girls were in a bedroom of a home in the 2500 block of West 61st Street when a gun went off and struck the toddler in the right thigh, according to a police report obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.
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...
😢 Water Tower Place | Shopping mall in Chicago, Illinois 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Illinois Thrift Shop Supports an Amazing Cause — And It’s a Must-Visit
Any time of year is good for thrift shopping, but it seems that more people like to visit their favorite secondhand stores more often in the fall. It could be because people want to find that extra layer of clothing or something vintage for the last few months of the year, or it could be because they want some great Halloween costume pieces for cheap.
Thieves Break Into Illinois’ World Famous Restaurant
No person or place is safe from thieves in Illinois, even a world-famous restaurant. There is a huge crime problem in Illinois. The thieves in our state have no fear so everyone and everything is a target. The robberies are happening a lot more often here and there is no sign of a let up.
COVID-19 testing lab owner pleads guilty to $14 million fraud scheme
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The co-owner of a Chicago COVID-19 testing laboratory has pleaded guilty to a $14 million fraud scheme in which his company provided fake negative results to people who had been tested and billed the federal government for the tests.Zishan Alvi, 45, of Inverness, pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of wire fraud, and faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in February.Alvi was indicted in March 2023, more than a year after the FBI raided the headquarters of his company, LabElite, in the Norwood Park neighborhood.LabElite offered both PCR and rapid COVID-19...
DoorDash is helping people on government assistance get groceries
DoorDash says since it began accepting SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, in July of last year, 25,000 people in Cook County who receive benefits have used DoorDash for 145,000 deliveries.
Early voting in Chicago kicks off this week. Here's what you need to know
Voters in most of Illinois have begun casting their ballots for the 2024 general election, but those hoping to make their voices heard in Chicago will get their chance to do so soon. Early voting in Illinois gets underway 40 days before an election, meaning that most of the state...
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