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Town of Winfield Police Department Relocating
The Town of Winfield will soon be relocating the town’s police department to 10688 Randolph Street. The building sits across from the Government Center and will house all of the town officers. The goal is to start construction immediately and be open in the next couple of months. Brett...
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in $2.3M National Fraud Spree, Faces Decades Behind Bars
An Illinois man, masquerading as a rap promoter, has admitted to being a key player in a massive $2.3M nationwide fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced yesterday. Antonio M. Strong, a 31-year-old from Lansing, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, among other charges, after using stolen payment card information to finance a luxe lifestyle on someone else's dime.
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Ben Davis Giants Mark Zackery (4) tackles Crown Point Bulldogs Larry Ellison (3) on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants lead at the half against the Crown Point Bulldogs, 10-3.
Chicago-Area Music Promoter Charged Alongside Rapper G Herbo in Credit Card Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty
A music promoter who was charged alongside Chicago rapper G. Herbo in an alleged wire fraud conspiracy has pleaded guilty to using stolen credit cards to pay for more than $2 million in private jet and yacht charters, designer puppies, hotel and vacation rentals and other luxury items. Antonio M....
‘Scared little freshman’ Ally Compton becomes a record-breaking freshman for Munster, which saw it coming
Freshman Ally Compton offered a glimpse into the future before she had played a game for Munster. Coach Jill Perez is fond of sharing an anecdote involving Compton and standout senior pitcher Emily Siurek, a South Dakota State recruit. “We were having an intrasquad practice,” Perez said. “Emily Siurek was pitching, and Ally hit a home run off of her. “Ally was so nervous. She was like, ‘I hit ...
Cook County man charged in West Side shooting: Chicago police
CHICAGO - A Bellwood man was charged in a shooting that left a man critically injured in North Lawndale earlier this year. Kendrick McGregor, 33, was arrested by Chicago police at his home in the 900 block of 24th Avenue in Bellwood on Thursday. Police said McGregor shot a 35-year-old...
Wednesday: Breezy and cooler
LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2024) – Lansing is forecast to see a dip in the temperature on Wednesday, with a breezy high of 75. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the five-day forecast are presented below. (On mobile, only three hours and three days are shown.) Details are continuously updated throughout the day:
Tuesday: ‘Risk of damaging winds’
LANSING, Ill. (May 20, 2024) – AccuWeather is predicting a variety of weather in Lansing on Tuesday, including isolated morning thunderstorms, humidity, breeziness in the afternoon, and risk of damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes at night. Tuesday’s high temp: 88 degrees. Current conditions, the four-hour forecast, and the...
Chicago-area rap promoter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
CHICAGO - A Chicago-area man and rap promoter has pleaded guilty to his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy involving rapper "G Herbo" that defrauded businesses and individuals across the United States. Antonio Strong, 31, of Lansing, admitted on Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud...
Softball Game Preview: Illiana Christian Takes on North Newton
The Illiana Christian Vikings will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the North Newton Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Illiana Christian: 2.2, North Newton: 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Illiana Christian is on a...
NASCAR TV Ratings: May 2024 (North Wilkesboro All-Star Race)
North Wilkesboro Speedway tv numbers for NASCAR weekend. Over the weekend, NASCAR visited North Wilkesboro Speedway. The short track hosted the NASCAR All-Star Race paying $1M to win. View NASCAR tv ratings below. Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race was seen by 2.573 million on average as reported by Adam Stern. That’s...
Seven confirmed dead — including children — after tornado Saturday night in Texas
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Seven people are dead, and more than 100 people injured, following a reported tornado Saturday night near Valley View, the Cooke County Sheriff has confirmed. Sunday evening Governor Greg Abbott along with Cook County officials and the National Weather Service held a press conference. The...
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