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Body found in Glencoe park had self-inflicted injury, police say
An individual was found dead in Lakefront Park in Glencoe on Friday morning in an apparent suicide, according to Glencoe Public Safety. Authorities responded at 6:15 a.m. Friday, May 3, when a park guest reported a deceased individual at the park’s lookout at the eastern-most end of Park Avenue, said a Glencoe official. The investigation […] The post Body found in Glencoe park had self-inflicted injury, police say appeared first on The Record.
Chicago weather: Showers and thunderstorms expected Saturday, 50 mph gusts possible
CHICAGO - Sunshine and warm temperatures will be in store for the Chicago area Saturday, but we will be on the watch for some late afternoon, and more likely, early evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs today will be in the 80s, with cooler temperatures along the lake. Storms could be...
These are the top 10 high schools in Illinois, according to a new report
Schools in Chicago and the surrounding area dominated the list of top high schools in Illinois by US News and World Report, with the entirety of the top 10 consisting of schools within the area's large footprint. Each of the top five schools on the list and seven of the top 10 all hail from Chicago Public Schools, with Payton College Preparatory High School coming in at No. 1 on the list. It also ranks among the...
Chicago Forecast: Warm, sunny start to day before possibility of strong storms in evening
Residents in the Chicago area are waking up to another day of sunshine following a pleasant, seasonal spring day to get the weekend started on Friday. Much of Saturday will feel a bit more like summer, however, with highs approaching the low 80s. Temperatures are expected to be cooler near the lakefront.
Saturday Forecast: Increasing clouds, low 80s, chance of thunderstorms
Saturday: Increasing clouds & warm– except lakeside. Chance of late day thunderstorms. S 5-15 mph. High 80 inland, 75 by the lake. Saturday Forecast: Isolated showers & possible strong to severe thunderstorms. WNW 5-10 mph. Low: 52 Sunday: A few lingering showers then clearing. NNE 5-10 mph. High 67 Extended outlook calls for a mix […]
Inmate found dead in Lake County Jail cell, prompting investigation
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - An inmate at the Lake County Jail has died after being found unresponsive in his cell, prompting an investigation. The inmate, identified as 61-year-old Troy Davis, of Chicago, was found just before 7:30 a.m. Friday by a Lake County Sheriff's correctional officer who was conducting rounds.
3 Illinois Lottery players win $1M on scratch-off tickets, including 2 in Chicago
CHICAGO — Three people in Illinois have won $1 million on scratch-off lottery tickets, including two in Chicago. One of the winning “$10 Million Instant Ticket” was purchased in Jacksonville, Illinois, and the other two in Chicago. The tickets were sold at: RETAILER ADDRESS Party House 1818 W. Morton Ave.Jacksonville, IL BP Gas Station 2107 […]
Which cicada broods are emerging where? Here's a map for Illinois
The historic 2024 cicada emergence will see two broods of cicadas emerging this spring, and while some sightings have already been reported, how can you know which brood you are seeing?. Cicadas have started emerging in the Chicago area and parts of Illinois already, but where you live will determine...
Letter: Crime rates among undocumented immigrants substantially lower than US citizens
The “Your Turn” column by Alison Mitchell brought to mind that tried-and-true nugget penned by Mark Twain: “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” Statistics are only as good as their context and source. Mitchell cites that 64% of federal arrests involved non-citizens. While this statistic...
Former security guard Gregory Livingston found guilty of murdering man at Kroger gas station over loud music
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former security guard Gregory Livingston, 57, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a Chicago man at a Kroger gas station. Prosecutors say Livingston was employed by third-party security company Allied Universal when he shot and killed 48-year-old Alvin Motley...
Chicago weather: Storms may impact your Saturday evening plans
CHICAGO - Clear skies are returning to Chicagoland, but the relief is only temporary. Friday night will be mostly clear and cool with temperatures around 50 degrees. However, it'll be a different story on Saturday. The day will start with sunshine, but we could see some late-day storms firing up in the late afternoon/early evening.
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