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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.
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.
WATCH: Arizona Man Caught On Camera Hiding Under Vehicles At Car Wash To Stare At Women’s Feet
Investigators identified the suspect as 28-year-old Jesse Michael Johnson. In the court documents, investigators said Johnson has been “arrested numerous times” for similar offenses. A story from June 2016 on FOX 10 sister station WFLD-TV in Chicago’s website states that Johnson, who was 20 at the time, was cited by police for allegedly hiding under a woman’s car so he could touch her feet. The article noted that it was the fourth time that year that Johnson was cited for such behavior. Gilbert Police say that on Aug. 29, their officers investigated three separate incidents of a man who was seen crawling under the SUVs of women who were vacuuming their cars at a Super Star Car Wash near Riggs Road and Val Vista Drive. “In these three incidents, defendant pulled into a parking spot next to the victim,” investigators wrote. “While each victim was vacuuming her vehicle, defendant hid under her SUV and spent several minutes under her vehicle. The defendant climbed out from under the vehicle when each victim was finishing her vacuuming and left the area.” (From YouTube description)
This Illinois Deli Was Just Named the Best—See Why
The city's most popular deli has been announced, and if you live outside of Chicago, you might need to visit the city to try it out. That's because Taste of Home, in its Best Deli in Every State, called Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen the best deli experience in Chicago. I...
3 wounded in Morgan Park shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three people were wounded in a shooting Monday morning in the Morgan Park neighborhood.Police said the victims were shot shortly before 9:40 a.m. in the 11500 block of South Vincennes Avenue.A man of unknown age was shot in the face, and was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in critical condition. Two women, ages 24 and 30, both were shot in their left hand, and were taken to Christ Medical Center in good condition.Police said the victims were not cooperating with investigators, and the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available Monday morning.No one was in cu stody. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
‘Thrash you with a mop handle’: Wiener’s Circle has message for smash-and-grab thieves
A group of thieves smashed a glass door and stole a large object from Wiener's Circle in Lincoln Park early Monday morning, marking the second time the hot dog stand has been targeted in a smash-and-grab.
Dr. Willie Wilson preps for Gas and Grocery Giveaway on Oct. 5
Dr. Willie Wilson, a former mayoral candidate, businessman, and activist, is having another gas and grocery giveaway on October 5. The Lousiana native's giveaways have been a beacon of community support, providing food and gas at a crucial time for Chicago residents in need, especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, he's prepping for another one this Saturday while supplies last.
How 6 Trolls Used to Be Hiding Deep Within the Illinois Woods
There really were trolls in Illinois that were hidden deep within the woods, but they are no more apparently. Have you come upon a giant in the Illinois woods? Thomas Dambo would like you to. He is the creator behind these 6 trolls that are in the woods near Chicago. He shared video of his wood trolls on YouTube along with the answer to the question why:
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