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Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Firearms to Chicago
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. An Indiana man has been handed a ten-year federal prison sentence for trafficking firearms from Indianapolis to the Chicago area, including 15 guns that ranged from semiautomatic rifles to untraceable "ghost guns". Devante T. Brown, age 29, and co-defendant Corey Sartin, 21, both from Indianapolis, conducted sales of these firearms to undercover law enforcement officers on several occasions in 2022.
2 men injured in Joliet shooting at Pilcher Park after argument; multiple firearms recovered: police
Two people were shot in the south suburbs on Thursday, according to police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchJoliet police said two people were shot at Pilcher Park. Police said they are stable.The shooting happened around 1 p.m. and stemmed from an argument between multiple people in the park, police said.A 24-year-old Joliet man was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds, including a gunshot wound the head. A handgun was recovered near the man, police said.He was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, where his condition had stabilized, police said. He was later airlifted to the...
Cubs GM's comments on the trade deadline shows the team is open for business
A 2-4 homestand to open the second half sealed the fate of a Chicago Cubs team that, since early May, has looked listless. Despite stellar starting pitching and, more recently, a bullpen that's leveled out to be one of the best in the game, a lackluster offense incapable of hitting with runners in scoring position torpedoed any chance of this team playing in October.
Oasis Splash Park to close for Great Lakes Grand Prix
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Michigan City Parks and Recreation announced Oasis Splash Park will be closed on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, due to the Great Lakes Grand Prix event at Washington Park. Parks and Rec officials say the park will resume normal hours on Monday, August 5.
Technology Helps Locate Reckless Target Shooter
(Michigan City, IN) - The latest in crime fighting technology helped in the arrest of a Michigan City man for allegedly doing target shooting with a handgun in his densely populated residential neighborhood. Kyle Czizek, 29, is charged with level 6 felony criminal recklessness. According to court documents, officers responded...
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Texas man vanished from same Bahamas yoga retreat 10 years before Chicago woman
A Texas man went missing more than 10 years ago from the same Bahamas yoga retreat where a Chicago woman vanished last month, a spokesperson for the retreat confirmed. Wesley Bell was last seen alive while attending a yoga retreat on Paradise Island in Nassau on Jan. 25, 2013, according to a missing persons flyer released by police at the time. He was attending a retreat at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas, the same site from where Taylor Casey, 42, went missing last month, according to the retreat’s spokesperson, Jonathan Goldbloom.
15-year-old struck, killed after stray bullet flies into Round Lake Beach residence
A homicide investigation is underway in Round Lake Beach after a 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a stray bullet that flew inside her home, a release from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force said. At 9 p.m. July 24, Round Lake Beach Police responded to a residence...
Outdoor Drinking Zones Under Consideration
(Michigan City, IN) - Allowing people to leave a bar or restaurant with alcoholic beverages and walk with their drinks to places like Washington Park beach is under consideration in Michigan City. Supporters feel the proposal would help promote tourism by enhancing the experience for visitors here especially during the summer.
The top high school football games each week across Southwestern Indiana in 2024
EVANSVILLE — Only four weeks separate us from the start of the high school football season. With the calendar quickly approaching August, it's time to begin preparations for Friday nights. That means plenty of preseason coverage coming your way. We've already begun with players to watch across Southwestern Indiana. Now, it's time for the top games each week.
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
The first step to equity is getting students to and from a great school
Teachers aren’t supposed to have favorite students, but a few years back, mine was Derrien. I crack a lot of jokes when I teach, and he always kept pace with a witty comeback. He put his wits to use daily in my science class, generating insights that had me learning alongside him. My favorite part, […]
OrthoWorx CEO Named to IBJ’s 250 List for 2nd Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS — Bob Vitoux, president and CEO of OrthoWorx, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the state’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. “It’s truly an...
New Daxko CEO Talks Trends, Human Impact & What’s Next for the Company
The co-founder of Club Automation, Jeff VanDixhorn took over as the leader of Daxko earlier this year, marking an exciting new era Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, recently announced the appointment of Jeff VanDixhorn as its Chief Executive Officer, signaling a new era for… The post New Daxko CEO Talks Trends, Human Impact & What’s Next for the Company appeared first on Athletech News.
Wanted Indiana man arrested in Simpson County
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted in Indiana was arrested in Simpson County on Tuesday. Officers were informed that 28-year-old Cody Medsker of New Castle, Indiana, who was wanted for kidnapping, was traveling south on I-65, according to Kentucky State Police Post 3. Officials learned that Medsker was...
Winning $4M Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
Someone bought a winning $4 million Mega Millions ticket in Indiana. The winning entry matched five numbers but missed the Mega Ball. The 4X Megaplier means the ticket is worth $4 million. Megaplier is an optional add-on available in some states that multiples a non-jackpot prize by a factor of 2, 3, 4 or 5 […]
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