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Suburban man fired shots toward a crowd after Puerto Rican Fest, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Two suburban men face felony gun charges after they were arrested during disturbances at the Puerto Rican Fest in Humboldt Park over the weekend. Prosecutors say one of the men fired shots toward a crowd, but no injuries were reported. Albert Molina, 20, of Elgin, was ordered...
Describing a hometown hero….
Words that are used to describe Chris Ackley are determined, strong, loyal, dedicated, honest, hardworking and passionate about his family and friends. I talked about him briefly last week as we prepared to place about 1,200 flags on the graves of veterans at Maple Park Cemetery just in time for the Memorial Day weekend holiday.
Illinois quick hits: Aurora makes Bears an offer; clinic serves mostly out-of-state patients
Aurora makes Bears an offer Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren remains optimistic about plans for a new lakefront stadium, despite not being able to secure public funding in Springfield. Now Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is offering an alternative, promising financial support from taxpayers. While Warren acknowledged Irvin’s interest, he has reiterated his commitment to staying in Chicago. ...
Man’s attempts to get his van back from a repair shop turn into felony charges for the shop’s owner
A man’s attempt to get his van repaired in the far west suburbs turned into felony charges for the repair shop owner. A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Virgil Township for the lawful use of a firearm and possession of controlled substances.
DeKalb organization turns to classic sweet treat to raise funds
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) – Everybody—regardless of age—loves cotton candy, according to Elisa Reamer, marketing and programming assistant at the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association. That is why the DeKalb nonprofit chose the classic confection to raise funds to better serve those with special needs who come to them from all over northern Illinois. “We chose cotton […]
Catch Guy King at Blues On The Fox Festival
He’s one of the greatest Blues and Jazz artists to come out of Chicago in recent history, blending soul, rock and R&B to create a one-of-a-kind sound. Singer and guitarist, Guy King joined us with details on his upcoming show and a preview performance. Blues On The Fox Festival...
A postcard from Cicada World
Some parts of northern Illinois are still in the noisy throes of the 17-year cicada emergence. In other areas…not a peep. So for our listeners suffering from cicada envy, WNIJ’s Susan Stephens trekked out to a DeKalb County forest preserve to learn about the six-legged noisemakers from nature educator and cicada super-fan, Peggy Anesi. She's with the University of Illinois Extension and based at Russell Woods Forest Preserve in Genoa.
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