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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...
Convicted felon on parole arrested after police find loaded handgun, pills in vehicle: prosecutors
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A convicted felon on parole was arrested in the suburbs this week for possessing a loaded handgun. Devon Redmond, 25, of Glendale Heights, faces one felony count of possession of a loaded machine gun, one felony count of armed violence, one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and one felony count of possession of a controlled substance.
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. ...
Harvey mayor faces backlash • Charges filed in deadly suburban crash • Golf Mill redevelopment
TUESDAY NEWS FLASH - Tension in south suburban Harvey continues to grow as residents flocked to the streets for a peaceful protest on Monday. About 50 people marched from a nearby church to the town's municipal center prior to its monthly city council meeting. Two city council members say approximately...
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.
Document: MPD Arrests Man for a Shooting in Northeast
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest was made in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 6 on the 5000 block of Just Street, NE. According to MPD documents, officers responded to the location...
Scores of horse riders fight to keep Palatine Stables open as closure looms
Hundreds of people formed a chorus, chanting loudly in front of Palatine Village Hall in an effort to save the longtime Palatine Stables. “Palatine Stables is this really cool, unique opportunity that allows people to have access to riding horses that otherwise wouldn’t get the opportunity,” said employee, Lelle Haferkamp.
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