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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...
Murder, Arson, Fraud Charges Filed in Connection to 2023 Blaze That Killed Chicago Firefighter
Three men have been charged in connection to a West Pullman fire that killed a Chicago firefighter in 2023. Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond, Indiana, and Nicholas Virgil, 37, of Riverdale, each face three counts of murder and three counts of aggravated arson. Anthony Moore, 47, of Blue Island, is charged with wire fraud, insurance fraud and forgery.
SULB Closings for Indoor Gunshot Detection System Testing
Campus members, we hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer holiday. We want to inform you about upcoming testing of the Indoor Gunshot Detection System at the Student Union and Library Building (SULB). Dates. Monday: July 29. Tuesday: July 30. Wednesday: July 31. Thursday: August 1. Friday August...
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...
Schaumburg shooting suspect claimed to receive messages from outer space, prosecutors say
The man charged in the Schaumburg shooting of a tree trimmer appeared in court Friday.Michael Lang, 55, is facing attempted murder charges.A judge decided Lang should remain in custody, saying he poses a threat to the public after Schaumburg police said he shot a tree trimmer.Prosecutors said on Wednesday, Lang came out of the home he shares with his parents on Braintree and began yelling at four landscapers who had been hired by his father.Prosecutors said Lang was shouting at them for making too much noise, telling them to leave.Police said when the workers started gathering their equipment to leave,...
TRIDENT agents arrest Cicero man on alleged delivery of over 100 bags of purported narcotic mixture
Members of the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRIDENT) arrested a Cicero man Thursday after an investigation where he allegedly delivered a mixture of fentanyl and heroin to Trident agents on multiple occasions. 29-year-old Alexander E. Bryant is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. According...
Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams' late flash of brilliance defines first padded practice
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The 2024 Bears put on the pads for the first time Friday on Day 6 of training camp at Halas Hall, and for most of the day, the defense pushed the offense around. Gervon Dexter, Montez Sweat, and DeMarcus Walker got constant pressure on quarterback Caleb...
New Pickleball, Tennis Courts Open In Dunning’s Shabbona Park
DUNNING — Shabbona Park’s picklers are enjoying new digs as five aging tennis courts were replaced with three tennis courts and four pickleball courts. The new courts opened last week, Ald. Nicholas Sposato (38th) said. The park is at 6935 W. Addison St. Pearl Melchor said she and...
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
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