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Over 100 people become naturalized U.S. citizens inside Joliet's Rialto Theater
Illinois welcomed 101 new citizens to the United States in a special ceremony at Joliet’s Rialto Theater on Tuesday. Ponle Pashola was among the new American citizens who took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
Hammond mayor responds to residents' anger over planned school closures
Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. is largely blaming state leadership for the planned closure of three of the city's elementary schools. "You know, a lot of people move to Hammond from Illinois, and they're perplexed. 'What's going on here? I like the low taxes, but I want teachers and I want schools.' You came to the wrong state. This state doesn't value public education, and that's a fact," McDermott said Wednesday during a Facebook Live event responding to the closures.
Convicted Murderer Could Go Free Today, New Trail Granted
A new murder trial for Joliet Outlaw Jeremy Boshears. Will County Judge Dave Carlson denied Boshear’s lawyer’s request to have the murder case dismissed based on double jeopardy. The Coal City man was found guilty by a jury in 2022 but Judge Carlson in January of this year granted a new trial for Boshears due to defense attorney Chuck Bretz raising concerns about errors made by the prosecution.
Chicago tax preparer sentenced to one year and one day in prison for false return scheme
An Illinois woman was sentenced yesterday to one year and one day in prison for preparing and filing false income tax returns for clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, Vervia Watts, of Lansing, operated a tax preparation business in Illinois and elsewhere. From at least January...
Sneak peek – Munster High School’s Footloose ‘kicks off the Sunday shoes’ April 25–28
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 24, 2024) – Loose feet will be tapping this weekend as Munster High School students bring the rollicking musical Footloose to life. Based on the film of the same name — which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year — Footloose follows the story of Ren McCormack, a transplanted teen from Chicago who finds himself in small-town Bomont, where dancing is banned. With Ren as its spark, the town’s youth rebel, face their trauma, and find the joy of dancing again.
Suburban Chicago village leader pleads not guilty to fraud
CHICAGO (CBS) — A suburban village leader accused of fraud pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday.Keith Freeman is the Village Administrator for Dolton.Prosecutors accuse Freeman of lying about his income in a bankruptcy filing.Freeman was released on bond and ordered to hand over his passport and gun permit.
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