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A Man Walking With A Woman In Joliet Is Shot Overnight
Joliet Police investigating after officers responded to the area of Water Street and Munroe Street for a report of shots fired at 121:47 a.m. on April 25th. Upon arrival, Officers located a 21-year-old male who had sustained a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his arm. Officers learned that the victim...
Crest Hill Man Arrested In Joliet For Stealing Vehicle, Ingests Narcotics Prior To Being Pulled Over
On April 22, 2024, at 6:36 p.m., Joliet Police Officers on patrol observed a Dodge Charger that had been previously reported stolen out of Chicago, near Mississippi Avenue and Second Avenue. The Charger was observed parking behind a residence in the 0-50 block of Mississippi Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop and as they approached the Dodge Charger, the male driver, later identified as Jerry Bass, ran from the vehicle while holding an item in his waistband. Officers pursued Bass on foot and caught up to him in the 0-50 block of Union Street where Bass was placed into custody. An Officer stood by with Bass, who was seated on a curb in handcuffs, while other Officers conducted a search of the area. Bass quickly stood up and attempted to flee while in handcuffs, but he was quickly apprehended. Officers determined Bass also held an active Will County arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on previous weapons charges.
Elgin man pleads guilty to murdering wife in front of young children
ELGIN, Ill. - A suburban man pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and leaving her body with their two young children in 2021 in Elgin. Victor Ayllon, 38, entered a guilty plea for first-degree murder Thursday in Kane County court. Ayllon allegedly strangled his wife to death on July 12, 2021, at their home in the 300 block of Heine Avenue.
Suburban teachers call for change amid allegations of toxic work, learning environment
HINSDALE, Ill. - Teachers at two suburban high schools are calling for change, claiming Hinsdale District 86's Board of Education has created and fostered a toxic working and learning environment. During Thursday night's meeting in Darien, the teachers laid out their grievances. The Hinsdale High School Teachers Association claims the...
CBS 2's Pet Rescue Spotlight shines on puppy Stella Marie from West Suburban Humane Society
CHICAGO (CBS) — Each Thursday, CBS 2 shines a spotlight on pet rescue organizations throughout Chicago.Carolyn Mossberger is from West Suburban Humane Society, and they brought along the adorable Stella Marie, who is looking for that special forever home.She's a 12-week-old, possibly a lab or pit bull mix, currently in foster care and ready to be adopted."She's a good little girl," Mossberger said, adding that she'd be great in any kind of home setting."She's already learning house breakage, so she's really good with that, likes other dogs and likes kids. Pretty much any home," Mossberger said.West Suburban Humane Society is having...
Police close investigation into accidental death at Bowling Green hotel
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Police have concluded their investigation into a death at a hotel in Bowling Green. Last week, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to an unknown trouble call at a Days Inn along Cumberland Trace Road, where they discovered a deceased man inside one of the rooms.
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