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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.
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Help to Catch Suspects in Northeast Assault and Robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's assistance following a robbery incident in the Northeast region of the city. According to a department release, the event unfolded on the afternoon of June 8, where a man fell victim to a brazen attack and theft. In the Northeast, on...
"Mental health issue" leads to temporary lockdown at Aurora hotel
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Guests at a hotel in west suburban Aurora were told to stay in their rooms Friday morning as police responded to a "mental health issue" inside the hotel.Around 10:15 a.m., police swarmed the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora – Naperville, at 111 N. Broadway Ave.Cell phone video provided to CBS 2 showed several Aurora police cars in the hotel parking lot, with at least one officer carrying a riot shield and assault rifle.Guests staying at the hotel said they have been told to stay in their rooms.Police later confirmed they were responding to a "mental health issue" that had been resolved peacefully by 11 a.m. No guns were fired during the incident.
The cicada feast has led to some health problems for Illinois birds
About three weeks ago, staff at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in west suburban Glen Ellyn started seeing various problems in fledgling songbirds such as blue jays, grackles, house sparrows and starlings.
Teen charged in deadly Elk Grove Village crash
A teenager was charged following a deadly crash in Elk Grove Village. A suburban mother was killed and four teenagers were injured in a two-car crash late last month. The juvenile was charged with reckless homicide.
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