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Elgin man pleads guilty to murdering wife in front of young children
ELGIN, Ill. - A suburban man pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and leaving her body with their two young children in 2021 in Elgin. Victor Ayllon, 38, entered a guilty plea for first-degree murder Thursday in Kane County court. Ayllon allegedly strangled his wife to death on July 12, 2021, at their home in the 300 block of Heine Avenue.
The ‘Palatine Snow Pile’ refuses to melt and people can’t get enough
PALATINE, Ill. — A snow pile that refuses to melt in Palatine has gained quite a bit of attention in the community. The mighty snow stack, dubbed the “The Palatine Snow Pile,” is located next to a parking garage near Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Concert Hub, located at 180 North Smith Street. A sign posted […]
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Celebrates Grand Openings in Woodstock, IL, and Waynesboro, VA, With Free Washes
Top Five Conveyor Car Wash Company Expands Footprint in Illinois and Virginia. THOMASTON, GA / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2024 / Tidal Wave Auto Spa, one of the nation's fastest-growing express car wash companies, celebrated the grand opening of two brand-new locations on Wednesday, April 24, in Woodstock, IL and Waynesboro, VA.
Unlicensed daycare operator in Crystal Lake accused of strangling 11-month-old baby
Ann Migliorato, an unlicensed daycare operator in suburban Crystal Lake has been taken into custody over accusations that she injured an 11-month-old boy under her watch. Police said the child’s injuries were non-life-threatening.
Elgin man gets 6 years in prison for DuPage County illegal gun buying scheme
A man from Elgin has been sentenced to prison, after being convicted of taking part in an illegal gun-buying scheme. AG Kwame Raoul says in May 2019, 28-year-old Tommy Murphy of Elgin gave 26-year-old Kimani Mobley money to buy a firearm.
Illinois tulip farms will be in ‘full bloom' this weekend, but forecast calls for storms
Illinois tulip farms are making for colorful sights, but rain and storms headed to the Chicago area could dampen your weekend plans to see the festive flowers. This weekend at Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, approximately 600,000 tulips are expected to be in bloom. And in Maple Park, at Kuiper's Family Farm, organizers expected fields to be in "full bloom."
Heating Up the Kitchen: Detroit-style pizza with Algonquin-Lake In the Hills Fire Protection District
ALGONQUIN, Ill. - This morning we're Heating Up the Kitchen with the Algonquin-Lake In the Hills Fire Protection District, making firefighter Craig Allen's Detroit-style pizza. If you're interested in purchasing a special t-shirt to support autism awareness, visit ALFPD.org. Detroit-style Pizza. Ingredients. 500mg flour (bread flour unbleached) Two 3/4 tsp...
SEKO Logistics Promotes Kris Arthur to Chief Information Security Officer
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 25, 2024-- SEKO Logistics (SEKO), the leader in end-to-end global logistics, announces the promotion of Kris Arthur as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective immediately. This newly created position reflects SEKO’s continued commitment to ensuring the privacy and the safekeeping of the information their clients provide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425718938/en/ SEKO Logistics promotes Kris Arthur to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). (Photo: Business Wire)
McHenry Co. State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally dropping out of race for re-election
MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (CBS) —The McHenry County State's Attorney says he will no longer run for re-election. Patrick Kenneally released a statement on Tuesday saying he loves his job but cannot commit to four more years with the same "vigor" as his past eight years in office.He also says he plans to leave office when his term ends on Nov. 30. Kenneally said life's immediate challenges are forcing him to step away.He has four young children and is caring for two ailing parents. Kenneally won the Republican primary last month and was running unopposed. Republicans will now pick a new candidate.
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