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Robert Long, missing father of 7, found dead in Des Plaines River, Joliet police say
A father of seven, who was missing for over a week, was found dead Friday in Joliet. His body was discovered along the Des Plaines River, police said at an afternoon press conference.
Family accuses estate salesman of taking advantage of them while grieving
PARK FOREST, Ill. (CBS) – When a family lost a loved one in the south suburbs, they turned to a local estate sales business for help.But the family later accused the business owner of taking advantage of them in their hour of grieving, and then CBS 2 got involved.The loss of a loved one can leave anyone feeling empty and missing the most mundane of conversations.Couponing calls from Mary Lewis' brother, Andrew, stopped in December."He'd call me. He says, you know, such and such store has butter on sale this week," Lewis said."When first responders arrived, there was nothing they...
Many Commuters Caught On I-80 Through Joliet This Morning, Here’s Why
If you were late for work this morning you had a good excuse. I-80 was slammed for several reasons between Joliet to New Lenox. It started with a late pick-up of overnight construction. IDOT had one lane down in each direction between Rowell and Gouger as crews had to wait for the pavement material used for overnight patching to cool before reopening. And if that wasn’t enough, a semi-trailer was on fire westbound I-80 before the Des Plaines River bridge blocking all lanes in the 7 o’clock hour. At its worst I-80 was crawling along for over 15 miles between I-55 and I-355 during the morning rush.
Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash on I-57
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago man has been charged with reckless homicide, after two people were killed in a crash on Interstate 57 on Tuesday near south suburban Posen.Illinois State Police said 23-year-old Isaac Espejel was speeding in the northbound lanes of I-57 near 146th Street around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, when he lost control of his Ford Ecosport SUV, and crashed into the concrete median barrier.Two passengers in the SUV were killed in the crash. Espejel was treated for minor injuries.Police said Espejel was charged on Wednesday with two felony counts of reckless homicide and two felony counts of aggravated DUI.
Man hit by Metra train in Robbins
ROBBINS, Ill. (CBS) -- A Metra train hit a pedestrian Thursday night in south suburban Robbins.The rail agency said Metra Rock Island District train No. 513 struck the pedestrian.CBS 2 is told the man was rushed to an area hospital. There was no word on his condition.Two trains' runs from LaSalle Street station to Joliet were canceled Thursday night because of the incident.Two others were delayed. CHECK: Metra updates
State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused
(The Center Square) – A state legislator responding Wednesday to news of Dolton village officials being investigated for possible corruption and one being charged with fraud said it's up to authorities to investigate the alleged crimes. Tiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, is accused of misconduct, corruption, sexual harassment and retaliation against opponents by some in her village. Separately, a senior administrator for the village, Keith Douglas Freeman of Orland Park, has been charged with federal bankruptcy fraud. ...
Frankfort Country Market Kicks Off 2024 Season This Sunday
The Village of Frankfort will kick off the 2024 Frankfort Country Market season with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Keith Ogle and the Village Board. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 9 AM near the entrance of the Breidert Green parking lot. The...
Chicago-area tax preparer indicted for false tax returns
An Illinois man made his initial appearance today on an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Chicago charging him with 21 counts of preparing false tax returns for others. According to the indictment, Byron Taylor, of Homewood, allegedly operated We Are Taxes Inc., a return preparation business. For...
From Tiffany Henyard drama to the TF North Drama Team
LANSING, Ill. (April 18, 2024) – I’ve been thinking about two different stories we published last month, on the same day, March 26. One was about Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard and the drama surrounding the board meeting after her mental health referendum was defeated. Henyard derided voters for being “brainwashed,” “hoodwinked,” and “led astray.” As is typical whenever we publish a story with “Tiffany Henyard” or “Thornton Township” in the headline, that article quickly racked up thousands of views.
City of Lockport Announces the Commencement of the Illinois Route 7 Channelization Project
The City of Lockport announces the start of the Illinois Route 7 Channelization Project with roadwork beginning mid-April 2024. This transformative initiative adds a center bi-directional turn lane to enhance traffic flow, bolster safety, and optimize corridor connectivity along Route 7 (9th Street), spanning from Lincoln Street to Summit Drive. During construction, all traffic lanes and business entrances will remain open with temporary detours and closures as needed. Drivers should expect delays as construction is projected to continue through the summer of 2025.
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