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What we know so far about the arrest of a suspect in Chicago officer's killing
New details continue to unfold in the hours after a man suspected of killing Chicago police officer Luis Huesca was captured and arrested by police. Xavier Tate Jr. was taken into custody Wednesday evening at a suburban Chicago apartment complex, but much continues to emerge in what exactly happened. Here's...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms threaten Chicago area
The potential for severe weather looms over Chicago Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms already firing. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Kendall and Will counties until 2:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The warning impacts southeastern Kendall County and northwestern Will County, with a...
Bolingbrook auto repair shop closes unexpectedly, customers stuck without vehicles
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Some customers of an autobody shop in Bolingbrook are left without their vehicles after it closed with no explanation or warning. For nearly a week and a half, the lights have been on, mail piling up on the floor in the doorway, and vehicles are on lifts or sitting with the hood […]
Romeoville Father Charged With Killing Son At Will County Forest Preserve in Plainfield
A former Illinois Department of Corrections officer from Romeoville will remain behind bars pending his trial. Fifty-six-year-old Fred Beaugard Sr. admitted to shooting his 19-year-old son to death, execution style at the Lake Renwick Forest Preserve. The shooting occurred Monday, April 29th just before 8 p.m. Beaugard’s son, 19-year-old Tayvion Beaugard was found lying near a picnic shelter at the preserve with two gunshot wounds. The shooting appears to be a domestic incident, and there is no threat to members of the public, said Forest Preserve Police Chief Tracy Chapman.
Chicago area Palestinian Christians pray for peace ahead of Orthodox Easter
CICERO, Ill. (CBS) -- International pressure is growing pressure for Israel and Hamas to reach a cease-fire agreement, with health officials in Gaza reporting the death toll has reached more than 34,000.Hamas said they are sending a delegation to Egypt to continue negotiations. But questions remain as to whether Israel will accept an end to the war without fulfilling its promise to destroy Hamas.This update came as many Palestinian Christians in the Chicago area get ready for Orthodox Easter. At St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, parishioners said the Holy Week is overshadowed by the War in Gaza."It's a...
Shots fired in Chicago Ridge Commons parking lot
Shots were fired Wednesday night in the parking lot at Chicago Ridge Commons mall. Police said they received reports of the shooting about 9:45 p.m. No injuries were reported. Multiple witnesses told police four men were walking through the parking lot from the XSport Fitness area. They approached two vehicles and separated with two entering a gold vehicle, possibly a Honda, and the other two subjects entering a black vehicle, possibly a Honda.
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at these suburban spots
Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, and while it’s a yearly observance held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, it’s become more of a celebration of Mexican American culture, especially food and drink. Here’s a sampling of what some suburban restaurants are offering.
Governor defends elimination of cash bail in wake of Villa Park's recent fatal domestic incident
Governor Pritzker is offering his reaction to a case in DuPage County, where authorities said a Villa Park man fatally shot his wife and himself this month, just days after being released from jail on domestic battery charges.
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