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GoFundMe Launched For Family Of 24-Year-Old Father Fatally Shot Friday On Far NW Side
DUNNING — The shooting of a 24-year-old father in the Irving Woods neighborhood has the quiet community on edge. Zet Rodriguez was fatally shot around 7 a.m. Friday in the 3900 block of North Pittsburgh Avenue, police said. Rodriguez was shot in the chest and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Family of murdered suburban Chicago woman Melissa Aud-Headlee speaks out
CHICAGO (CBS) — The family of a Joliet woman stabbed to death by her estranged husband in a weekend murder-suicide is speaking out to CBS 2.Joliet police told CBS 2 they'd been called to the home for mostly domestic violence-related incidents nine times since 2021.Melissa Aud-Headlee had taken out two orders of protection against her then-estranged husband before he took her life on Saturday."It was a gift that God gave me that I got to spend the last hour with my sister doing something for her. Yeah, I was one of the last family members she got to see."Melissa Aud-Headlee's...
The Renaissance Letter: Broadway Ave. demolition resumes after Harvey told to stop after not securing permits
Sign up for the Renaissance Letter, our free weekly email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the Harvey stories that matter. A free summer kick-off event. Citations over shaky demolitions. Here are the top 5 things you need to know about the latest happenings in Harvey for the week of May 13.
Quincy man, Chicago woman facing heroin, gun charges after Monday arrest
QUINCY — A months-long investigation by the West Central Illinois Task Force led to the arrest of two people on Monday on drugs and weapons charges. The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Quincy Police Department began investigating in early 2024 the sale of heroin in Quincy. Officers identified Latwaon McCray, 42, of Quincy as a possible target.
Chicago Police Seek Help to Locate Endangered Teen, Leilani Garcia
The Chicago Police Department is currently seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl, Leilani Garcia. According to the Chicago Police Department's official website, Garcia was last seen at her residence in the 3100 block of North Mason Ave on May 12, 2024, at approximately 6:40 PM. She is described as Hispanic, with a height of 4 feet 11 inches, weighing 103 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, and an olive complexion. Garcia's birth date is listed as February 16, 2008.
Museum of Science and Industry changes its name to honor billionaire donor
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry announced that it will officially change its name to honor Ken Griffin, the billionaire businessman who donated $125 million to the museum in 2019.
Chicago weather: Showers clearing tonight, sunny skies and mild temps expected Wednesday
CHICAGO - Scattered showers and isolated storms are possible on Tuesday evening, and then the shower activity will taper off at night with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. Wednesday looks nice with sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 60s. Scattered showers and storms return Thursday...
Don't rush to start planting in your garden
In May, it pays to be patient and flexible when making garden decisions. On this week’s episode of the Gardening Tips podcast, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Lisa Hilgenberg talks about the danger of rushing to plant in the early spring.
Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s team up again to bring back Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza
CHICAGO (WTVO) — Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are teaming up again to rerelease the Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza commemorating Italian Beef Week. Taste of Chicago is offering this impressive pie for a limited time with shipping available across the country. The pizza comes with all your favorite aspects of both restaurants, from Lou Malnati’s […]
2 men detained after NW Side robbery, murder are released without being charged
CHICAGO — Two men detained for questioning in connection with Friday’s robbery and murder of a 24-year-old father on the Northwest Side were released on Sunday without being charged. Zet Rodriguez was walking to work when an armed man confronted him at the mouth of an alley in...
Man displays firearm, yells while driving
A man drove alongside a Chicago resident’s vehicle, displaying a firearm and yelling, at about 12:30 p.m. on May 8 on the 400 block of North Austin Boulevard. The man was last seen driving east on Interstate 290 from Austin in a silver Ford Edge with a Nevada registration.
Family of slain Chicago assistant principal to file wrongful death lawsuit following shooting
CHICAGO - The family of a Chicago assistant principal who was shot and killed in his condo building in September of last year is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The shooting happened on the 48th floor of the building at 60 E. Monroe St. as Abnerd Joseph was "wildly" knocking on residents’ doors, attempting to enter apartments and "yelling incoherently," according to a police report.
Cicadas emergence anticipated in Chicago as soil temperature reaches 64 degrees
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago's soil temperature has reached 64 degrees, is it time for cicadas? When it comes to the imminent cicada emergence, meteorologist Ed Curran said, "It's up to the cicadas."Curran's digital thermometer measured 8 inches underground to find the soil temperature needed for emergence. He warned cooler weather on Tuesday could take a degree away from the soil. That turned out to be correct. Curran's afternoon soil reading in the northern suburbs dipped to 62 degrees. Elmhurst residents have reported seeing cicada emergence as early as Monday night. Two different broods of cicadas are expected to emerge in different parts of...
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