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Winnetka resident cited for allegedly trespassing on billionaire’s property
Winnetka resident Ted Wynnychenko, who has been vocally outspoken about public beach access, was cited for allegedly trespassing on the property of billionaire Justin Ishbia last month, according to Winnetka police. The 3.7-acre property at 205 Sheridan Road has caused uproar in the village for years following a 2020 land swap deal between Ishbia and the Winnetka Park District for another ...
Get got a 9 year sentence for carjacking a 69-year-old woman, but didn’t spend a single night in prison. Here’s why.
CHICAGO — Even in a state where most prison sentences are automatically cut in half, Damajae Mitchell’s situation is an eye-opener. Mitchell, 20, pleaded guilty late last month to carjacking and trying to rob a 69-year-old woman on the Northwest Side. When he committed the crime, officials said, he had another carjacking case pending in juvenile court.
Niles house fire sends two victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
A house fire Friday morning in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles began in the home’s family room sent a mother and her teenage daughter to the hospital, authorities said. The Niles Fire Department arrived at the scene at 8:49 a.m., said Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld. The mother and daughter had been sleeping and were woken by the home’s smoke alarm sounding. Feld said the daughter was ...
Firefighter identified as victim of Trump assassination attempt
This is a breaking news story. Refresh for updates. Download our NewsNation app for 24/7 fact-based unbiased coverage. (NewsNation) — Firefighter Corey Comperatore has now been identified as the person who was killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Saturday. Comperatore, 50, was shielding his family from the bullets before he was struck, according […]
Body of 38-year-old man pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday morning, 1 day after 15-year-old rescued from suburban beach
Another fatal incident is reported in Lake Michigan. The body of a man was pulled out of the water a Chicago beach. Yesterday, a 15-year-old was rescued after nearly drowning in a suburban beach.
Chicago Man, Anthony Maldonado, Charged with First-Degree Murder Following June Shooting Incident
In a recent development coming out of Chicago's law enforcement circles, a 23-year-old individual named Anthony Maldonado has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting last month. According to details released by the Chicago Police Department, Maldonado was taken into custody on July 10, facing charges for the murder of a 30-year-old male, as well as the attempted murder of a 31-year-old female.
5+ Armed Robberies in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood: Dating App Suspect Warned by Police
Safety Alert in Austin: Recent String of Robberies Linked to Dating Apps. Police Warning – Chicago Residents Urged to Exercise Caution with Online Meetups. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, there have been several armed robberies in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago recently. Police say a man met people through dating apps and then robbed them at gunpoint. This armed robbery incident happened at least five times. In one case, he even stole a person’s car after meeting them at their home.
Chicago Man Arrested for Allegedly Scamming Older Victims (Video)
Tejas Kumar Patel, a 21-year-old from Chicago, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of grand theft. Patel allegedly posed as a law enforcement officer to scam elderly victims. In May, he convinced an elderly man in Martin County to pay him $150,000 in gold bars to clear fake arrest warrants. Patel used pictures of what appeared to be legitimate identification to carry out the scam.
58 Years in Prison: Sandra Kolalou Sentenced for Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Chicago Landlord
Chicago Woman Sentenced to 58 Years for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment. Community Shocked as Sandra Kolalou Convicted of Landlord’s Murder and Identity Theft. According to True Crime News, in Chicago, Sandra Kolalou, 39, has been sentenced to 58 years in prison for killing and dismembering her landlord, Frances Walker. She was convicted by a jury for murder, dismemberment, and using Walker’s identity illegally. The crime shocked the community after human remains were found in a freezer at Walker’s home on North Washtenaw Avenue. Sandra Kolalou was caught trying to use Walker’s credit card to hire a tow truck and dispose of evidence at Foster Beach, where tenants discovered bloody rags and alerted the police.
Mass Shooting on Chicago’s West Side Leaves Five Injured (Video)
In a tragic incident, five people were injured in a mass shooting that occurred in North Lawndale on Chicago's West Side shortly after midnight. The victims were outside when gunfire erupted after a car drove up to their location. Police are actively searching for the shooter or shooters responsible for the attack.
Chicago police seek teens who allegedly attacked, robbed 63-year-old man on CTA train
CHICAGO - Chicago police are looking to identify several young people who allegedly attacked and robbed a senior citizen on the CTA last week. The incident occurred on July 8 on an Orange Line train. According to police, the group of at least 10 young people approached the male victim, engaged him in a physical altercation and then forcibly took his debit card.
Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott Resigns Amid Investigation, Mayor Prepares Town for Possible Release of Disturbing Video
The Village of Robbins is once again drawing attention as its acting police chief, Carl Scott, steps down amidst an unfolding investigation—this announcement coming just 15 months into Scott's tenure. As CBS News Chicago reports, the Mayor of Robbins, Darren Bryant, was prompted to dismiss the chief after viewing a video of an incident that has yet to be made public, though it was suggested that the footage is disturbing enough to lead to swift action.
3 women arrested after string of Lululemon thefts in Lake Forest
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Three women have been arrested in connection with a series of retail theft incidents at the Lululemon store in Lake Forest. On June 7, two female offenders entered the Lululemon in Market Square at 680 N. Western Ave, collected several items of women's clothing, and exited without paying. Approximately $2,800 worth of merchandise was allegedly stolen by Cassandra C. King, 32, of Chicago, and a female accomplice.
Beloved Coach Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver in Wrong-Way Chicago Crash (video)
A 27-year-old man, Quinn Fabroni, was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash on the Kennedy Expressway early Wednesday morning. The Illinois State Police reported that the suspect, 21-year-old Makayla Hester of Chicago, was driving her Volkswagen in the wrong direction near Cumberland when she collided with Fabroni’s Honda. Victim’s...
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