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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.
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...
Summer concerts, events collide with cicada emergence in Chicago's suburbs
In the Chicago area, an historic emergence of cicadas is colliding with major events around the region, including in Downers Grove. The Tuesday night summer concert series was in full swing on Tuesday night, with Cadillac Groove thrilling fans in the suburban community, but even as cicadas tried to drown out the music with their own songs, the band continued to play.
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...
Naperville's Coal Reliance Questioned as City Faces Critical Energy Contract Renewal
Amidst growing concerns about climate change and sustainability, the city of Naperville's reliance on coal for its electricity supply has come under scrutiny, especially as decision time looms for renewing a pivotal contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA); this agreement, which supplies nearly 80% of the city's power from coal sources, is up for extension consideration by April 2025.
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. ...
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