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Two Years for Shipments to Russia
An Illinois woman was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiring to unlawfully export to Russia defense articles – including thermal imaging riflescopes and night-vision goggles – without a license in violation of the Arms Export Control Act. Elena Shifrin, 62, of Mundelein, Illinois, was sentencedJuly...
Major rollover crash leads to temporary road closure in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. - A major rollover crash in the west suburbs has led to a temporary road closure, according to officials. The crash happened on Rohlwing Road (IL Route 53) at Winthrop Avenue in Addison around 3 p.m. Friday. Multiple fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles swarmed the scene. A...
Sports Editor Dealing With Stage 5 Kidney Disease
Almost since he was born, Times-Union Sports Editor Connor McCann has had issues with his kidneys. Now, the 26-year-old, originally from Glenview, Ill., is hoping to find a donor. “I was born with two kidneys, only one of them functioning. One of them had problems and caused a bunch of...
Aurora Man Charged with Aggravated Fleeing After Leading Naperville Police on High-Speed Chase Exceeding 100 MPH
An Aurora resident is facing severe legal repercussions after allegedly leading Naperville police on a dangerous high-speed chase that culminated in his car crashing into a patrol vehicle. According to a press release issued by DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres, Mitchell Simmons, 31, has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, Aggravated Assault on an Officer among other misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses.
Dump truck flips over, snags major roadway in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. (CBS) -- A driver was injured after a dump truck rolled over on Route 53 in west suburban Addison Friday afternoon.The crash happened on Old Route 53 about a quarter mile south of Fullerton Avenue—near the boundary line between Addison and Lombard.The five-axle dump truck slammed into the guardrail on the side of the road, lost its load, and ended up on its side.The driver had to be extricated—a process that involves removing the vehicle from the driver, rather than removing the driver from the vehicle, and thus takes time.The rescue was made with the help of a tow truck to relieve pressure. Part of the guardrail the truck hit also had to be cut away for the rescue.The driver had significant injuries from being pinned behind the wheel of the dump truck, and was taken by emergency medical helicopter to a local trauma center for treatment.A wrecked car was also seen on a flatbed tow truck at the scene.Both Addison and Lombard police were on the scene—with Lombard police blocking off Old Route 53 at North Avenue about a mile south of the crash site.Old Route 53 was expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.
River Forest business owner says neighbor harassed her for over a year
Some of the language used in this story may be difficult to hear.RIVER FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop.Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.River Forest police charged Robert Palomo with a misdemeanor after, they said, he committed a crime caught on video.Different camera angles captured Palomo, the owner of Diamond in the...
Chicago area business owner says neighbor harassed her with racial slurs for over a year
A River Forest business owner said she's been taunted for more than a year by the owner of a neighboring shop. Glenda Harris, the business owner, said he's called her and her daughter a racial slur numerous times. An incident this week that was caught on camera led to the man being taken away in handcuffs.
Sidewalk and streetlight improvement project beginning week of August 5
The construction work is scheduled to commence during the week of August 5 and is anticipated to be substantially completed by November, weather permitting. Throughout the construction period, some existing sidewalks and crosswalks will be temporarily closed. Additionally, in areas where parking needs to be restricted for construction, ‘No Parking’...
From Georgia Southern to North Central College: Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá appointed new president
The Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Dr. Abiódún “G-P” Gòkè-Pariolá as president of North Central College for a transitional period. The College’s Board does not anticipate beginning a national presidential search before spring 2026 so there can be a focus on important priorities facing the College and higher education at this time. G-P, as he is affectionately known, is a veteran higher education leader who has served as the College’s provost and vice president for academic affairs since 2015. “Over the past nine years at North Central College and throughout his 48-year career in higher education, Dr. Gòkè-Pariolá has demonstrated remarkable...
One person airlifted after semi-dump truck overturns in Addison
ADDISON, Ill. – One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being removed from an overturned semi-dump truck in Addison following a rollover crash. SkyCam9 observed several crews working to extricate a person from the overturned semi at the intersection of Rohwling Road and Winthrop Avenue following a two-vehicle crash. Fire personnel were able […]
An Aurora music room will give free history lessons with upcoming screenings
The Venue in Aurora will offer two free movie nights this summer. The first one highlights “Woodstock.” This documentary illustrates the start of the 1960s counterculture movement. It includes include artist interviews, performances and more. The second film is “Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street.”
Major Accident in Addison: Dump Truck Rollover Leads to Road Closure
Addison, IL – A major accident involving a dump truck and another vehicle occurred at the intersection of Rohwling Road and Winthrop Avenue on Friday afternoon. The crash, reported at 2:25 p.m., resulted in the dump truck rolling over, trapping its driver inside. Both drivers involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Dump truck flips onto side after crash in Addison, police say
A rollover crash is causing traffic delays Friday evening in the west suburbs.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe crash happened around 2:25 p.m. at Rohlwing Road and Winthrop Avenue in Addison, authorities said.The Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District responded to the scene, where a dump truck was reported to have rolled over after a crash with another vehicle.The driver of the truck was trapped after the crash and rescued by first repsonders, officials said. Both drivers were treated for non-life threatening injuries.Chopper 7 was over the scene, where the overturned truck could be seen blocking multiple lanes.The rollover crash is causing major traffic problems during the evening commute. The roadways will continue to be closed as crew clean up the debris from the crash.This is a breaking news story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
Update / Naperville Police Secure Charges against Chicago Man in April Shooting on Leach Drive
Above / On April 16, 2024, Naperville Police began investigating a shooting on Leach Drive, located south of Leverenz Road and west of Plainfield-Naperville Road. Investigation resulted in securing charges again a Chicago man on July 24, 2024. (PN file photos are used to help flag stories related to Naperville Police and Fire Department responses to investigations and emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks always for calling 911 whenever necessary to report something that seems suspicious or unsafe. Be alert by day and by night. Be a Naperville Crime Stopper. Stay safe.)
Metea Valley athletes surprise the families of first responders
On July 4th, members of the Metea Valley girls’ basketball and soccer team partnered with Buddy Helpers by surprising kids of first responders like the military, Chicago police, and firefighter families with new bikes. The gesture was a thank you to those first responders working tirelessly to keep everyone safe.
Winnetka resident strikes deal to have trespassing charge dropped
A Winnetka resident has reached a tentative agreement in court to have a trespassing charge stemming from an incident at billionaire Justin Ishbia’s property dropped. Ted Wynnychenko appeared before Cook County Circuit Court Judge Michele Gemski on July 22 at the Skokie Courthouse and agreed to submit a letter promising not to enter the construction site at 205 Sheridan Road while construction ...
Silver medal winning Glen Ellyn swimmer heading back to Paralympics next month
The Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, where next month, using most of the same venues, the Paralympics will begin. A Glen Ellyn swimmer will be racing there at the end of August.
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
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