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DOJ: Missing Michigan girl found in Indiana
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WISH) — A 30-year-old man was apprehended nearly a month ago after he was found at a Hammond, Indiana, apartment with a 16-year-old girl missing from Michigan, the U.S. Department of Justice reported this week. The names of the man and girl were not publicly shared. The effort came as part of […]
Pace bus driver rescues 2 passengers after fiery crash with multiple vehicles in Glenwood
A Pace bus driver and Vietnam War veteran jumped into action following a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles in south suburban Glenwood Monday afternoon, rescuing his two passengers onboard. Driver Arthur Jones had two passengers on his bus Monday afternoon when two cars collided at the intersection of 183rd Street...
Activist charged after heated confrontation with Dolton trustee Andrew Holmes
An activist has been charged with resisting arrest after he was involved in a heated confrontation with Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes on Monday night, an incident that was captured on video. Jedidiah Brown was released on Tuesday after being charged with a misdemeanor following the confrontation, which took place...
‘Gridlock': Major crashes, fatal shootings on I-55, Stony Island close roads, snarl traffic
Fourth of July holiday travelers in the Chicago area can expect to run into traffic Wednesday morning, with several crashes and backups already reported across the city. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, at least three crashes were were already causing major delays, including on on I-55 that was causing "gridlock," NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin said.
Vehicle crashes into Popeye's restaurant in Mokena
MOKENA, Ill. - A vehicle crashed into a Popeye's restaurant in suburban Mokena on Wednesday. According to the Mokena Fire Protection District, crews responded to the incident within four minutes of receiving the 911 call this afternoon. The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital, officials...
Peotone Swears-in Another New Officer; Watch Out Speeders
Peotone’s super fast June 24 board meeting still had some good news. The swearing-in of another new police officer. The hiring of Officer Jospeh Santacaterina was approved at the last board meeting, but he was officially sworn-in at the June 24 board meeting. Surrounded by family, his wife pinned his badge on. Santacaterina has previous law experience with the South Holland Police Department and will go through a modified field training program before joining patrol.
Lakeview ‘psychic’ swindled woman out of $72,000 by promising to remove a curse: prosecutors
CHICAGO — A woman now living in Phoenix has been charged with felony theft, accused of swindling a client out of $72,000 through a fortune-telling scam operated from storefronts near Boystown. Perhaps, as the old joke goes, she should have seen it coming. Jennifer Williams, 50, has pleaded not...
Palos Park, IL – Man Charged with Multiple Felonies for False Fire Alarms
Palos Park, IL – A 26-year-old Burbank man faces six felony counts of disorderly conduct after a months-long investigation into false fire alarms targeting the Palos Fire Protection District. According to the Palos Park Police Department, the investigation began on March 18, when the Palos Fire Protection District reported...
Park Forest officials warn most fireworks are illegal, violators could face $750 fine
In advance of the July 4 holiday, the Park Forest Police Department is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal. Violators could face fines of up to a $750. Park Forest Police Chief Brian Rzyski emphasized that the intention is not to prevent people from celebrating but to ensure the safety of all.
Woman charged in Palos Heights robbery
A Chicago woman was charged last month with robbery in connection with an incident in May in the parking lot of the Jewel-Osco at 12803 S. Harlem Ave. Police said Janae Banks, 26, was taken into custody on June 22 at a home in the 8800 block of South Indiana Avenue in Chicago.
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