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Two Sentenced to Federal Prison for Narcotics Conspiracy Linking Mexico to Chicago
Two Chicago men have been clapped in irons and sentenced to a hard time for their part in a narcotics network stretching from Mexico to Chicago streets. As reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Sheldon Morales, and Eduardo Santana got entangled in a conspiracy to shuffle illegal drugs through postal parcels from the states of California and Arizona, eventually to be hawked on Chicago's doorsteps in 2019.
Owner moves into Evanston’s first Passive House and tells about it
Margaret Stender moved into her new home three days before she joined her architect, Nathan Kipnis, to introduce Evanston’s first “passive” house to an overflow audience on April 25 at the Evanston History Center. Deborah Kasindorf, EHC executive director, introduced the presenters and reminded the audience that...
Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say
One individual was arrested overnight Wednesday following a four-hour law-enforcement standoff with an armed and barricaded subject in Highland Park. A media release from the City of Highland Park says police responded at approximately 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, to the 1500 block of McDaniels Avenue for a report of domestic violence. An individual reportedly […] The post Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say appeared first on The Record.
At This Time: Rummage, rummage
“People like us because we are so organized,” said Lynn Kendall, who identifies herself as a “grand poobah” of the Unitarian Church of Evanston Rummage Sale. “Our prices are clearly marked. People appreciate that.” The event, which ran Friday and Saturday at 1330 Ridge Ave., is the church’s main fundraiser. It’s been slimmed down since pre-COVID days, but the church hopes to meet and exceed last year’s total of $26,000. (Photo by Richard Cahan.)
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul talks retail theft, bail reform during visit to Lindenhurst
Her five-point plan includes increasing penalties for assaulting retail workers, more money for small businesses to buy cameras and allowing prosecutors to combine thefts when people steal from different stores.
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