CRIME & SAFETY
Police investigate deadly shooting at home in Northwest Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Authorities in Northwest Indiana say a homicide investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot at a home in Portage early Monday morning. Portage police were initially called to the scene in the 5300 block of Aspen Avenue, just after 12:30 a.m., following a report of a shooting in the area. Officers arrived on the scene and found a […]
3-year-old dies in house fire despite father’s attempts to save him
MUNSTER, Ind. (Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy died in a house fire despite his father’s attempts to save him. On the morning of April 22, a home caught on fire with Trevor Lee, Stephanie Slawinski and their son, Mack Lee inside. According to a GoFundMe set up for...
Wheaton man charged with arson after starting fire in Menards store: police
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — A suburban man is charged after starting a fire at a Menards location in Tinley Park last month, police said. According to Tinley Park police, 32-year-old Nathan Grant from Wheaton is charged with a felony of aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to multiple air conditioning unit filers in the store […]
FBI makes second visit to Tiffany Henyard’s turf
DOLTON, Ill. — FBI agents visited Thornton Township offices in the south suburbs, one week to the day after they made a similar Friday afternoon stop at Dolton Village Hall. Both governments are run by embattled politician Tiffany Henyard. WGN Investigates has learned the township subpoenas seek financial and employment records as well as specific information […]
Man convicted after touching teen at Hammond library
A man was convicted Monday after groping a teen at the Hammond Public Library. Tony Clark, 23, of Hammond, was charged in November 2023 with sexual battery, a Level 6 felony. He could face six months to 2 ½ years in prison. His sentencing is May 30. Charging documents state the victim, 16, reported on Nov. 15 that Clark brushed against her, then 20 seconds later, grabbed her backside. Officers ...
Illinois quick hits: Slain officer's gun found; positive West Nile virus case reported
The search continues for the man accused of murdering Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, but prosecutors believe they have found his gun. Twenty-year-old Cashaus Tate, a relative of the suspect, allegedly tried to throw Huesca’s gun over a fence when police showed up looking for his brother. He remains in custody on burglary charges.
Sheriff’s Office etches catalytic converters at Park Ridge event
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office held a catalytic converting etching event with Maine Township on April 25 to deter the theft of catalytic converters. According to officials,120 people registered for the free event, held at Maine Township Town Hall in Park Ridge. Tisa Morris, executive director of communications engagement for the sheriff’s office, said residents had to register online with ...
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