LATEST NEWS
Illinois man extradited in Gary girlfriend’s death
A Riverdale, Illinois man was extradited earlier this month for allegedly killing his Gary girlfriend near their five young kids. Samuel Carlos Edwards, 37, was charged on Jan. 13, 2023, with murder in the Dec. 27, 2022 death of Ieisha Jefferson, 31, of Gary. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday. His next date is scheduled for June 13. Court records show he was arrested in Houston ...
Man charged with stealing $210,000 worth of merchandise from store near Chicago’s Mag Mile
CHICAGO — Chicago police have arrested a man who they said stole $210,000 worth of merchandise from a store near Chicago’s Magnificant Mile. Kahdaffie Green, 25, of Calumet City, was charged with a felony count of theft and a felony count of burglary. Police said he entered a store on Nov. 13 in the 0-100 […]
Reality TV star turned fugitive Connor Smith arrested thanks to FOX 32 viewers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A reality TV star from Orland Park who had been on the run for over a year is now in jail, thanks in part to the viewers of FOX 32 Chicago. The Lake County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Connor Smith for more than a year.
"We've just taken this step forward, but it is the beginning step." Special prosecuting attorney on Lowell Badger murder case explains uncommon proceedings
SULLIVAN CO., Ind. (WTHI)- A special prosecuting attorney involved in the Lowell Badger murder case explains some of the uncommon legal moves made in the case so far. A grand jury Wednesday indicted William Ray Grimes in the murder of Lowell Badger. Badger died in his home on December 8th,...
Calumet City man charged with attempted murder in February shooting in Champaign
URBANA — A Calumet City man has been ordered to remain in jail ahead of his trial on charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting his cousin multiple times in February in Champaign. Champaign County Judge Brett Olmstead ruled Thursday that Allen Williams, 32, must remain in jail after...
International Association of Firefighters volunteers time, money to City of Hammond
In response to the recent vandalism at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, the International Association of Firefighters Local 556, has offered to donate their time and any funds necessary to repair the vandalism at the basketball courts area at the park. This generous donation comes after the basketball courts were closed due to a second bout of vandalism within a two-week period.
Tragic House Fire Claims Life of 3-Year-Old in Munster, Indiana, Parents Severely Injured
A devastating blaze in Munster, Indiana claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy and left his parents severely injured on Monday. The Munster Fire Department reported being called to the scene at approximately 11:16 a.m. on the 900 block of Cornwallis in the Cobblestones subdivision, as per a statement obtained by the Chicago Tribune.
Free infant care center is a safety net for teen parents, allowing them to stay in school
Irmony Sneed gathered her toddler son Joziah’s belongings on a recent afternoon, weaving his arms through his coat and leading him out into the hallway where tiny backpacks and even tinier shoes are stacked inside cubbyholes.
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana hosts soiree
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is hosting an evening event April 29 to recognize health care partners and raise money to support hunger relief. The post Food Bank of Northwest Indiana hosts soiree appeared first on Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Man arrested in Urbana in connection to ‘terrorist threat’
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (WCIA) — On Monday, Urbana Police arrested a man accused of making a “terrorist threat” against Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee County. The man, identified as Boston Brooks, has already been released from detainment following court orders. The Bourbonnais Police Department posted about the incident on their social media page. They said they are […]
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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.