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Illinois woman sentenced to 3.5 years for transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Monday after she and three other women were caught transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County in 2022. A judge sentenced Jennilee Janae Velez, 22, of Addison, Illinois, to 3.5 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and a quantity of oxycodone. Once she is released from prison, she will begin a two-year term of supervised released.
Governor defends elimination of cash bail in wake of Villa Park's recent fatal domestic incident
Governor Pritzker is offering his reaction to a case in DuPage County, where authorities said a Villa Park man fatally shot his wife and himself this month, just days after being released from jail on domestic battery charges.
New ownership to take control of Kenilworth cafe, rename it Cafe Fontana
Change comes at you fast. Look no further than the Kenilworth Community Cafe. The Kenilworth Park District is switching things up at its 18-month-old establishment inside the Kenilworth Assembly Hall. The Park Board on April 18 approved a new vendor for the cafe, which opened as Kenilworth Community Cafe at 410 Kenilworth Ave. in September […] The post New ownership to take control of Kenilworth cafe, rename it Cafe Fontana appeared first on The Record.
Northwestern president coming under fire for handling of pro-Palestinian campus protests
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is defending the university’s agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters while some Jewish organizations call for his resignation.
Palatine student wins Apple's Swift Student Challenge with 'Pink' app teaching CPR
PALATINE, Ill. - A University of Illinois student is being called a winner by tech giant Apple for creating a lifesaving app. He was chosen among thousands of students to be recognized as a winner of the company's Swift Challenge Award. Michael Parekh, 22, of Palatine, is one of thousands...
5 Illinois cities ranked as the worst to get stoned in the U.S.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — According to a new study, Rockford ranks as the 10th worst city in the U.S. in which to get high, with Illinois cities claiming 5 of the 10 worst spots. Illinois legalized the recreational use of cannabis in 2020. Legal cannabis sales in the state set a new annual record in […]
The Local Scene: Go to a garden party or run in your pajamas in Crystal Lake
Downtown garden party: Enjoy a day of floral family fun at the Crystal Lake Garden Party from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Crystal Lake. Shop for beautiful flowers at the downtown clock tower and visit Depot Park to check out local craft vendors and kids’ craft activities at this free event. Stay for story time provided by the Crystal Lake Public Library. Visit downtowncl.org for more information.
Riverside Foundation: Empowering Adults with Disabilities
In Lake County.. There’s an organization that’s working to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Riverside Foundation provides daily activities..field trips.. And even helps find jobs for its residents. Now..it’s adding more group homes in the community.. Where residents can live together gain more independence with a support system always there to help.
Plaintiffs sue Northwestern for response to pro-Palestinian encampment
Three plaintiffs brought a breach of contract lawsuit against Northwestern Wednesday, citing a “dystopic cesspool of hate” present at the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow. The lawsuit — brought by two graduate students and one first-year undergraduate student at NU — alleges that NU breached a “modest core...
Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say
One individual was arrested overnight Wednesday following a four-hour law-enforcement standoff with an armed and barricaded subject in Highland Park. A media release from the City of Highland Park says police responded at approximately 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, to the 1500 block of McDaniels Avenue for a report of domestic violence. An individual reportedly […] The post Individual with machete arrested ‘peacefully’ after 4-hour standoff, police say appeared first on The Record.
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