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Illinois woman charged in fiery, fatal Edinburg crash
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The 40-year-old driver that caused two deaths in a four-vehicle fatal crash last week has been charged, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release. Amanda Marie Bender of McHenry, Illinois has been charged with two counts of criminal negligent homicide...
5 Illinois cities ranked as the worst to get stoned in the U.S.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — According to a new study, Rockford ranks as the 10th worst city in the U.S. in which to get high, with Illinois cities claiming 5 of the 10 worst spots. Illinois legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2020. Legal cannabis sales in the state set a new annual record in […]
Ranked: The best Illinois cities to celebrate World Naked Gardening Day on May 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — World Naked Gardening Day is celebrated on May 4th, and enthusiasts may be wondering: where are the best places in Illinois to do my gardening in the nude, without fear of tickets or jail time? According to Wikipedia, World Naked Gardening Day was started in 2005 and has since been endorsed […]
Parents react to sudden closure of Lake in the Hills spring carnival after fights
Parents are sharing their experiences at a far north suburban spring carnival that was canceled over the weekend after multiple reported fights broke out amongst the crowds at the event. "I didn’t know what to do. I was so scared for my kids and myself," said parent, Monique, who asked...
Northbrook 6-bedroom home with double-bridal staircase and model train room: $3.3M
Address: 2370 White Oak Drive, Northbrook Price: $3,295,000 Listed: Feb. 26, 2024 This Northbrook home has a two-story foyer that leads to a double-bridal staircase; look up to see the handcrafted dome inlay in the ceiling. Built in 2009, the home has custom coffered ceilings that adorn various rooms. Other features include a chef’s kitchen with a double island, a home gym, a sauna and en suite bathrooms for each of the six bedrooms. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with a double-stone waterslide, a cascading waterfall and built-in fire pits. There is a four-car garage as well as a model train room with the Chicago skyline serving as a backdrop on surrounding walls.
Police Reports: Stolen jet skis, fight at youth baseball game
These reports were pulled from the latest police summaries provided by departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe). WILMETTE April 26 • A tote bag reportedly was stolen from a car in Edens Plaza, 3232 Lake Ave. April 25 • A credit card reportedly was stolen from a wallet […] The post Police Reports: Stolen jet skis, fight at youth baseball game appeared first on The Record.
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