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1 dead in crash involving semi-trailer truck, SUV on I-80 south of Chicago
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- One person is dead and another was left injured after a crash on Interstate 80 south of Chicago.Illinois State Police said at 3:01 p.m., a semi-trailer truck and a sport-utility vehicle were involved in a crash on I-80 eastbound near Central Avenue – on a stretch of the expressway in a wooded area between Tinley Park on the west and Country Club Hills on the east.One person was killed in the crash, while another was taken to an area hospital with injuries, state police said.All lanes on I-80 eastbound near Central Avenue were shut down at 3:29 p.m., though traffic still got by on the right shoulder.Traffic was backed up for miles.Further information about the crash was not immediately available.
Chicago priest avoids being shot while interrupting catalytic converter thieves
On Monday morning, a priest heard what sounded like a saw outside the Jesuit Residence in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. At around 6 a.m., Rev. Jeremiah Lynch S.J., a 74-year-old Jesuit priest, opened the door to see what was happening and observed two people stealing catalytic converters from cars in the parking lot, according to a spokesperson from St. Ignatius College Prep.
Summer Festivals At The Shore Club
An unforgettable evening on the beach with the sun, sand… And some wine! The Shore Club is kicking off its Wine and Rose Fest this weekend inviting you to enjoy a beachfront getaway with a glass of your favorite wine. Nick and Mariana join us with a look at the event.
Four-Year Old Boy Dies After Being Struck By Truck
A four-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a pickup truck on Chicago’s South Side. Police say the incident happened yesterday in the 81-hundred block of South Harper. Witnesses say the youngster was out playing when he ran into the street and was hit by a vehicle that was making a right turn. The child, identified as Xyaire Askew, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
1 child dead, 4 other people rushed to hospital after crash on I-57 in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A child is dead, and three other them and two adults were injured, after a crash on Interstate 57 on the city's Far South Side.Illinois State Police said they were called at 7:17 p.m. to I-57 northbound near 107th Street for a vehicle that rolled over in a crash.Two children were reported in serious-to-critical condition, and a third in "grave" condition, according to the Chicago Fire Department. State police said one of the children died.The other children were believed to have been taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital.Two adults were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, also in serious-to-critical condition, the CFD said.After the crash, the left lane remained open on inbound I-57, while the right two lanes were closed for an investigation.
Illinois' use of license plate-reading cameras amounts to ‘dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses Illinois State Police and state officials of operating an unconstitutional “system of dragnet surveillance” through license plate reading cameras which track motorist’s whereabouts. The suit, filed last week by Cook County residents Stephanie Scholl and Frank Bednarz, names the state police, Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Catalytic converter thief fires shots at priest outside Saint Ignatius College Prep
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A would-be thief fired shots at a priest Monday morning after he caught two men trying to steal a catalytic converter behind Saint Ignatius College Prep on the Near West Side.Police said two men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from a blue Toyota Prius parked outside the school's rectory at Taylor and Morgan streets shortly before 6 a.m., when 73-year-old Fr. Jeremiah Lynch S.J, heard the noises.Saint Ignatius College Prep Director of Communications Kristyn Hartman – a former CBS 2 reporter – said Fr. Lynch opened the door and peeped his head outside...
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
Serious Injury Crash in Addison
On Sunday June 2, at 9:33 a.m. the Washington County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle crash on Highway 33 at Alpine Drive, in the Town of Addison. Callers reported the motorcycle operator had a serious head injury after striking another vehicle. Deputies from the Washington County...
Child dies in rollover crash on Interstate 57 near 107th Street: Illinois State Police
Illinois State Police were investigating on Monday evening after a child died in a rollover crash on Interstate 57 near 107th Street on Chicago's South Side, authorities said. The collision was reported at around 7:17 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the interstate. According to ISP, troopers responded to a portion of I-57 near 107th Street for a fatal crash involving a vehicle that had rolled over.
Timeline: What to expect and when with scattered storms Monday in Chicago area
There's potential for strong storms in parts of the Chicago area Monday, but what you'll see will largely depend on where you live. The system marks the start of an active weather week in the region. According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman, Monday will start out warm...
5 weeks after having ankle monitor removed, he was part of the robbery team that left an Uber driver dead: prosecutors
CHICAGO — Barely a month after a judge removed the ankle monitor Kameron Freeman wore while awaiting trial for possessing a stolen SUV, the 29-year-old participated in the robbery and murder of an Uber driver, prosecutors say. Freeman is also accused of being part of an armed robbery crew that robbed a woman in Bucktown in March.
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