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BMV Shares Tips on How to Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves
STATEWIDE — It may surprise you to know that more than one million cars were stolen in the United States last year. So, the Indiana BMV is urging you to keep your vehicle safe. The organization says you can “safeguard” your mode of transportation by: Parking in well-lit areas. Closing and locking all windows and […] The post BMV Shares Tips on How to Keep Your Car Safe From Thieves appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Illinois Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Heat Indexes of 112 Degrees
Lincoln, IL – Illinois residents should prepare for a week of severe weather as occasional thunderstorms and extreme heat are expected to hit the region. The National Weather Service Central Illinois reports that strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, especially on Monday afternoon and evening, as well as Tuesday night.
25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
IMPD: Man dies in shooting at apartment complex
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 26-year-old man died early Monday after he was found shot at an apartment complex on the city’s northeast side, Indianapolis police said. Just after midnight, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of a person down in the 4100 block of Meadows Lane. That’s the address of an […]
2 rescued after falling off jet ski in Lake Michigan near NW Indiana
BEVERLY SHORES, Ind. - Update:. The man and woman were reportedly rescued by emergency crews Sunday afternoon. Their conditions are unknown and further details haven't been released. Original:. A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Lake Michigan after a man and woman fell off a jet ski near...
Man Dies After Tragic Fall at Illinois' Starved Rock State Park Near Chicago
A tragic accident took place at Starved Rock State Park late Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of a man. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. within the Illinois Canyon area of the park, which is located roughly 90 miles southwest of Chicago. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained fatal injuries from a fall, as per the state officials.
Newborn boy, father shot outside Chicago Walgreens, police say
A newborn baby and his father were both taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in Little Village Saturday afternoon. A 3-month-old boy and his 21-year-old father were shot while in a car outside of a nearby Walgreens.
Shuttered Oak Forest Hospital Provides Unexpected Windfall to Chicago Migrants with Clothing Donations
In a quietly philanthropic move, nearly a thousand new clothing items found their way from the shuttered Oak Forest Hospital to support migrants arriving in Chicago. The Cook County Department of Facilities Management uncovered a cache of 866 pairs of shoes and 81 pairs of pants during preparations for an upcoming partial demolition of the hospital's campus. The hospital, which closed in 2011, once served an impoverished population and now reaches across the divide of time to aid a new group in need.
It’s prison time! Serial burglar busted with high-end watches after West Loop penthouse break-in, police say
CHICAGO — Police say they caught a ten-time convicted burglar red-handed after he broke into a posh West Loop penthouse condo building while on parole and felony pretrial release. Gerald Pittman, 58, is on parole for burglarizing five residential buildings, mostly in the Loop and West Loop, in 2014.
Man carjacked victim at gunpoint after meeting him on dating app: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Carjacking and robbery charges have been filed against a Chicago man who allegedly targeted a victim after meeting them through a dating app. Davien Binion, 23, was detained as a public safety risk by Judge Antara Rivera during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Prosecutors told...
2026 Illinois quarterback Owen Lansu commits to Minnesota Football
Quarterback recruiting is getting earlier by the year, and one of the top Midwest signal callers in the 2026 cycle is Downers Grove (Ill.) North's Owen Lansu. In his first extended varsity action last fall, Lansu threw for more than 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a sophomore, which led to nearly ten offers coming in already from places like Minnesota, Cincinnati and Northwestern among others.
Indiana Stresses Mosquito Prevention as West Nile Virus Remains a Threat
Indianapolis, IN – Although West Nile virus is not new to Indiana, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continues to stress the importance of mosquito prevention. With ongoing concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families. According to the IDOH,...
Illinois Beware! Latest Phone Scam Could Drain Your Bank Account
You can't deny that technology has made our lives easier and in some ways more efficient, putting everything we need in the palm of our hands. But, that also means when someone is able to take control of these devices, it can wreak havoc on our lives. Scams You Need...
Chesterton Man Perishes in Interstate Crash
(Lake County, IN) - A crash on an area interstate claimed the life of a Chesterton man over the weekend. Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Indiana State troopers responded to a crash report in the eastbound lanes of I-80/94 near Gary. They found a 2024 Honda Civic crashed into the...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Chicago's Far South Side
CHICAGO - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Chicago's Far South Side Saturday night. Police said a 61-year-old man was driving in the 12600 block of South Torrence Avenue in Hegewisch just before 6:30 p.m. when he struck the median. The victim was transported to the University of...
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