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Multiple Dolton trustees react to FBI's ‘court-ordered law enforcement activity' near village hall
Numerous questions remained late Friday in Dolton after the FBI descended on the area surrounding village hall for unspecified "court-ordered law enforcement activity." While what exactly brought federal agents to the south suburb remained unclear, multiple village trustees expressed relief about their presence to NBC Chicago. "The sun is shing...
Family accuses estate salesman of taking advantage of them while grieving
PARK FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – When a family lost a loved one in the south suburbs, they turned to a local estate sales business for help.But the family later accused the business owner of taking advantage of them in their hour of grieving, and then CBS 2 got involved.The loss of a loved one can leave anyone feeling empty and missing the most mundane of conversations.Couponing calls from Mary Lewis' brother, Andrew, stopped in December."He'd call me. He says, you know, such and such store has butter on sale this week," Lewis said."When first responders arrived, there was nothing they...
Frankfort Country Market Kicks Off 2024 Season This Sunday
The Village of Frankfort will kick off the 2024 Frankfort Country Market season with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Keith Ogle and the Village Board. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 9 AM near the entrance of the Breidert Green parking lot. The...
Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash on I-57
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago man has been charged with reckless homicide, after two people were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 on Tuesday near south suburban Posen.Illinois State Police said 23-year-old Isaac Espejel was speeding in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 146th Street around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, when he lost control of his Ford Ecosport SUV, and crashed into the concrete median barrier.Two passengers in the SUV were killed in the crash. Espejel was treated for minor injuries.Police said Espejel was charged on Wednesday with two felony counts of reckless homicide and two felony counts of aggravated DUI.
Chicago-area tax preparer indicted for false tax returns
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This Gary Mom Fights Fires, But Says Giving Birth Can Be More Dangerous
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Lowell Post trooper is named Indiana’s 2023 Trooper of the Year
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Schererville officials approve sale of downtown property
Efforts to bring new development to downtown Schererville are moving forward. The redevelopment commission last week awarded a bid for the sale of an acre of land at 22 West Joliet Street, next door to the town hall. The town council then authorized town officials to finalize the necessary documents.
Comings & Goings: Ross to replace Walt’s at Tinley Park Plaza
When Walt’s Foods closed its Tinley Park location almost three years ago, it left a giant hole in the Tinley Park Plaza near 159th Street and Harlem Avenue. That hole will soon be filled with a new 22,000-square-foot Ross Dress for Less store and a 9,800-square-foot Five Below store.
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Man hit by Metra train in Robbins
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A Metra train hit a pedestrian Thursday night in south suburban Robbins.The rail agency said Metra Rock Island District train No. 513 struck the pedestrian.CBS 2 is told the man was rushed to an area hospital. There was no word on his condition.Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.Two others were delayed. CHECK: Metra updates
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