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Cook County man faces gun, drug-related charges following high-speed crash in Palatine
PALATINE - A suburban man was arrested for gun and drug-related charges following a crash in Palatine last Thursday. Darius Redmond, 22, of Palatine, was traveling as a passenger in a black SUV on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. when the driver of the vehicle led police on a high-speed chase before crashing into other cars.
Mayor Ann Taylor Increased Spending And Your Fees
The FY25 budget by Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor is 488 pages long. It is covered with glossy images and talk of fiscal discipline complete with multiple claims of it being balanced despite a $7 million shortfall. The spending in the new budget represents an increase of $12 million over FY24. Digging deeper, the budget shows substantial increases in money obtained through fines, permits and fees paid by Waukegan residents and businesses sometimes surging by 159%.
Chicago man denied pre-trial release after road rage shooting in Roselle
ROSELLE, Ill. - A Chicago man was denied pre-trial release after he allegedly shot at another car during a road rage incident in Roselle. Justin Gray, 32, appeared in court Friday afternoon after being charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Softball Recap: Lake Park triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Kylie Pytlak
In what's become a running theme this season, Lake Park gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Elk Grove Grenadiers a 10-0 shutout. Lake Park's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
First West Nile-positive mosquitoes found in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes are officially confirmed in the State of Illinois for 2024. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that two mosquito batches in the state tested positive this week for the virus. One was found in Hoffman Estates, Cook County, and the other was found in Jacksonville, Morgan County. […]
Soccer Game Recap: Crystal Lake Central Find Success
Crystal Lake Central put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wauconda Bulldogs a 6-0 shutout. Brooklynn Carlson was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself. The victory was...
From ashes to success
Behind every goal is a passion, and for some, that goal brings many challenges. Many of these goals come with an element of danger as well, but for some, their passion and drive helps them overcome the fear. For Tyler Kretschmar, senior, the heat is on as he works harder...
Retiree champions sports for all
What do Integrated PE, Special Olympics, and the SNAP program all have in common? They were all created and run by Megan Mowinski, PE teacher, who will be retiring at the end of the year and moving to Michigan. She created the integrated PE program in 1998 and has run it since.
Deer Park armed robbery: Gas station clerk pushed into bathroom before suspect stole cigarettes
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A gas station was robbed at gunpoint in Deer Park early Monday morning. Around 4:45 a.m., Lake County sheriff's deputies responded to an armed robbery at a gas station located in the 20000 block of North Rand Road. When officers arrived at the scene, police were...
Baseball Recap: Libertyville snaps six-game streak of wins on the road
Libertyville pushed their score to nine the last time they played New Trier, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Libertyville Wildcats fell just short of the New Trier Trevians by a score of 2-1. Libertyville has not had much luck with New Trier recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Miami becomes 7th Power Conference school to offer 2027 QB: “I was just so excited”
A 2027 quarterback's recruitment is still getting off the ground, but Miami ensured itself a place at the table for the fast-rising gunslinger. The post Miami becomes 7th Power Conference school to offer 2027 QB: “I was just so excited” appeared first on On3.
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