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Illinois Man Faces Murder Charges in 2021 Death of Fiancée
Tragic Incident in 2021: Discovery of Unresponsive Female. It was Saturday, June 5, 2021, when Rockford Police responded to a distress call for an unresponsive female at the Beacon Hill apartment complex in the 5200 block of Linden Rd. at around 10:26 a.m. Upon arrival, Rockford Fire Department personnel found...
Man charged in connection to shooting death of 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl, police say
A man is now charged in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Round Lake Beach.Lake County Major Crime Task Force said Shorbonia Poole, Jr., 19, of Round Lake Beach, was in possession of the firearm used in the shooting.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchInvestigators said they seized the gun following a search of Poole's home on Friday.Valeria Rodriguez was hit by a stray bullet Wednesday night as she ate dinner in her home in the 1500-block of Cherokee Drive.The girl was transported to a hospital, where she died, police said.Investigators said someone outside of the home fired a gun and a stray bullet entered the home, hitting the girl.Police said it did not appear that the girl was targeted in the shooting.Weeks ago, the family said they celebrated the victim's quinceañera. Now they said they're mourning the teenager's sudden murder."They were out here dancing and trying to prepare for that," an anonymous neighbor said. "The kids heard a pop, but they just thought it was fireworks... I'm just confused on how and why it happened."
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Illinois Duo Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme and Money Laundering
Two Illinois men, Erik Richard Jones and Mitchell Allen Melega, were sentenced to prison after being convicted of bank fraud and money laundering. They were also ordered to pay nearly $4.84 million in restitution for defrauding First Midwest Bank and misappropriating loaned funds. The sentences were handed down in Rock Island, following their guilty pleas to multiple charges. On July 23, 2024, Erik Jones, of Colona, was sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Mitchell Melega, formerly of Orion, was sentenced to 75 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. They were both ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
Illinois quick hits: More layoffs announced; suspects sentenced for stealing mail
More layoffs announced Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in East Peoria. According to Industrial Technology Research, U.S....
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Local Players Help Illinois to Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament Title Game
West Central High School senior-to-be Addie Seitz and Macomb High School senior-to-be Kylie Robinson are playing summer softball for an Illinois team that is currently participating in the Little League Senior Softball Central Region Tournament in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The team from Illinois are vying to win back-to-back Little League Senior World Champs.
Black Bears Spotted in Southern Illinois in Growing Numbers
Southern Illinois has reported several black bear sightings in the past weeks, causing quite a stir among local residents and animal lovers. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has confirmed these sightings across various counties such as Saline Pope, Williamson, and Jackson. Sightings Over the Past Few Weeks. The...
Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million In Lottery, Immediately Pays It Forward
This is the kind of person that should win the lottery. Some people really have the gift of being authentically selfless and enjoy helping other people. That seems to be the case for a woman from Aurora. According to the Illinois Lottery, Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora won $1 million...
Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Black women are at a higher risk of postpartum mental health disorders, with substance use disorder and suicide being the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths, and there are numerous resources available in Illinois to help new mothers receive the care they need.
Plainfield-Oswego Rep. Benton files prescription drug rebate bill for next General Assembly session
Plainfield-Oswego Democratic State Representative Harry Benton is staying busy during the current legislative recess, including filing a bill regarding saving on prescription drug costs for consumers. House Bill 5865 was filed with the clerk of the General Assembly on Friday, July 19. Benton said the goal of the bill is...
Martejo Discount: Your Savings Destination
If you’re looking to spruce up your home without breaking the bank, check out Martejo Discount. They eliminate unnecessary costs by sourcing products directly from the suppliers, making shopping easier for you. Co-owners Cathie Davies and Joedy Martell shared the details. 1561 S. Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL. 224-828-0621. $15...
UPDATE: Suspect in custody for killing of Round Lake Beach teen hit by stray bullet
A suspect connected to the shooting death of a far north suburban teenage girl has been placed into police custody. Valeria Rodriguez was seated at her family’s dinner table in Round Lake Beach when a stray bullet entered the home and hit her.
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