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Northbound Dan Ryan ramp to westbound I-290 shut down for shooting investigation
The northbound ramp on the Dan Ryan Expressway to westbound I-290 has been shut down for a reported shooting investigation, according to authorities. Delays in the area are expected as authorities investigate the shooting, Illinois State Police said. Illinois State Police later provided an update, stating that I-90 southbound ramp...
Man injured in drive-by shooting while walking in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Joliet police are investigating after a man was injured in a drive-by shooting while he was walking early Thursday morning. Joliet Police Department officers were called to investigate shots fired around 12:45 a.m. near Water Street and Munroe Streets. Officers arrived and found a 21-year-old man who was walking with a woman […]
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in late March, in order to stop waste water from pouring into her basement. She told herself this $12,000 construction would be worth it if it means no more flooding.
Crest Hill Man Arrested In Joliet For Stealing Vehicle, Ingests Narcotics Prior To Being Pulled Over
On April 22, 2024, at 6:36 p.m., Joliet Police Officers on patrol observed a Dodge Charger that had been previously reported stolen out of Chicago, near Mississippi Avenue and Second Avenue. The Charger was observed parking behind a residence in the 0-50 block of Mississippi Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop and as they approached the Dodge Charger, the male driver, later identified as Jerry Bass, ran from the vehicle while holding an item in his waistband. Officers pursued Bass on foot and caught up to him in the 0-50 block of Union Street where Bass was placed into custody. An Officer stood by with Bass, who was seated on a curb in handcuffs, while other Officers conducted a search of the area. Bass quickly stood up and attempted to flee while in handcuffs, but he was quickly apprehended. Officers determined Bass also held an active Will County arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on previous weapons charges.
Chicago man sentenced for UPS truck robbery, spate of carjackings
CHICAGO - A Chicago man involved in a spree of carjackings and robberies, including a brazen heist of a UPS truck, has learned his fate. Jaheim Henyard, 22, was sentenced for his involvement in the UPS robbery, three carjackings, and two street robberies occurring in August 2020 across Oak Park, Cicero, and Chicago.
Chicago man tried to lure and abduct minor in suburb, police say
COOK COUNTY - A Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly trying to lure and abduct a minor in the suburbs on Monday. Around 4:43 p.m., Cook County Sheriff's police officers responded to the 5000 block of South Long Avenue in unincorporated Stickney Township after receiving a report that a man driving a silver SUV had followed a minor and attempted to lure the child into his vehicle, a witness related to them.
Red Carpet Corridor features an array of scenic stops from Joliet to Bloomington-Normal
For the 17th time, travelers along Route 66 between Joliet and Bloomington-Normal will be able to make stops in a number of communities and check out what events are being held during the Red Carpet Corridor event. Among the stops for road warriors will be able at Dwight, Odell, Pontiac,...
Election confidence rattled after voter receives wrong ballot
(The Center Square) – Amidst record-low voter turnout, a voter is saying she has no confidence in the Illinois election system after receiving the wrong ballot. Tammy Burnham walked into her polling place, in Will County Crete Township Precinct 8 on March 19, to vote and realized her ballot did not have the correct state House candidate on it. She was given the wrong ballot style. Burnham said she has no confidence in Illinois elections. ...
Illinois man extradited in Gary girlfriend’s death
A Riverdale, Illinois man was extradited earlier this month for allegedly killing his Gary girlfriend near their five young kids. Samuel Carlos Edwards, 37, was charged on Jan. 13, 2023, with murder in the Dec. 27, 2022 death of Ieisha Jefferson, 31, of Gary. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday. His next date is scheduled for June 13. Court records show he was arrested in Houston ...
45 months for man who set CTA van on fire in the Loop during 2020 riots
CHICAGO — Nearly four years after he helped set a CTA work van on fire in the Loop during the George Floyd riots, Darion Lindsey pleaded guilty to federal charges on Thursday. U.S. District Judge John Blakey sentenced Darion Lindsey to 45 months in prison, but Lindsey has already...
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