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28/07/2024

He also pleaded guilty twice to driving under the influence, records show, and was discharged from the Army for "misconduct (serious offense)."

28/07/2024

"While Chicago has long struggled with an epidemic of gun violence, it is unquestionable that the manufacture, sales, and marketing of easily modified G***k pistols have made the situation worse," the filing reads. "The easily modified G***k pistols sold and promoted by Defendants are sought by criminals because with the addition of a simple switch, they are capable of military-grade firepower."

Guns sold at Oak Forest's Eagle Sports Range account for 4 percent of those used in Chicago and traced to sellers, the City claims.

28/07/2024

Police say he threw lighter fluid and hot coffee at a woman and her child, after nearly hitting them with his car.

The man also allegedly nearly struck the pair, who were on their bicycles, with his van, police said.

27/07/2024

ICYMI: People should avoid direct encounters with bears and check their property for food that could attract a bear if one is reported nearby.

27/07/2024

He was in his 20s when he got the call asking him to fill in as a conductor for the municipal band. Nearly half a century later, he's still there.

In 1979, Dr. Bruce Moss, got a phone call to fill in as conductor for Wheaton Municipal Band. Now, he's celebrating 45 years with them.

27/07/2024

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. Send your pics to [email protected].

27/07/2024

The endorsement also highlights the friendship and potentially historic link between the nation's first Black president and the first woman, first Black woman and first person of Asian descent to serve as vice president, who is now vying to break those barriers at the presidential rank.

The former president and first lady gave Harris expected but crucial support in her bid to defeat Donald Trump.

27/07/2024

A man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a string of armed robberies of cell phone stores throughout Illinois

The Chicago man pleaded guilty last year to firearm and robbery charges for the incidents in Mokena and other towns.

27/07/2024

The event offers live music, seasonal brews from more than 20 beer vendors, food and more.

Hoptober Fest 2024 is set for Sept. 28 at Memorial Park.

26/07/2024

26/07/2024

"The allegations that a fifteen-year-old boy disguised himself and broke into a popular government-owned facility and set fire to a desk and office equipment are extremely disturbing," the state's attorney said.

The boy set fire to a desk in an office, police said. Officers found out about it through a surveillance camera.

26/07/2024

Massey's shocking and violent death at the hands of a sheriff's deputy was captured on body camera.

Massey's shocking and violent death at the hands of a Springfield area sheriff's deputy was captured on body camera.

26/07/2024

He also offered to strip, took off his pants during a tour and evicted tenants who were unreceptive to his advances, authorities said.

26/07/2024

"These are people that are very angry at 'Bibi' Netanyahu for not making a priority of a cease-fire," Schakowsky said.

26/07/2024

Actors Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi will attend this year's event, dedicated to the memory of Judy Belushi Pisano, who died earlier this month at 73.

"Judy was with us every step of the way, fighting through her health challenges to assist us with planning and coordination."

26/07/2024

A 43-year-old man is in custody for allegations he encouraged a teenager he met online to take a bus from her home in North Carolina to Chicago before bringing her to his home and sexually abusing her, authorities said.

Local authorities took the 43-year-old into custody Wednesday after aiding in the search for the missing 15-year-old girl.

26/07/2024

Police said someone fired a gun outside the home, striking the 15-year-old girl inside the house.

A homicide investigation is underway into the shooting, which happened Wednesday night in Round Lake Beach.

25/07/2024

An employee at Darien's Walmart was seen on the store's video stealing from a shopper's purse, police said. Check the latest Darien police reports, which include domestic battery, disorderly conduct and trespassing.

The employee was seen committing the crime on a store video, authorities said.

25/07/2024

It's unknown if the sightings have been of one or multiple bears, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. "We're also grateful to everyone who has followed our advice to leave the bear alone and enjoy the rare privilege of observing it from a safe distance," an IDNR spokesman said.

People should avoid direct encounters with bears and check their property for food that could attract a bear if one is reported nearby.

25/07/2024

The recall includes 20+ kinds of produce sold in Illinois.

Several kinds of produce sold at Walmart and Aldi, including cucumbers and green beans, have been recalled over listeria concerns.

25/07/2024

After a sweltering summer, The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts autumn will arrive on time in Illinois this year.

25/07/2024

The deal reportedly includes nine Illinois hospitals and several nursing facilities.

Staff was to be notified on a conference call on Thursday. The hospitals are reportedly being sold to California-based Prime Healthcare.

25/07/2024

After three major heart surgeries before the age of 13, Kameryn Rasberry created a website to help teens with physical and mental health.

25/07/2024

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest after water bead guns were used in the theft of an e-bike at a suburban park.

Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for info that leads to an arrest in connection with a July 6 incident at Commissioners Park.

25/07/2024

He also pleaded guilty twice to driving under the influence, records show. Now he's charged with first-degree murder in Sonya Massey's death.

25/07/2024

One man suffered serious injuries, including spinal fractures, when a car lost control and struck him as he was recording a street race. "Contrary to what is often depicted in popular movies, street racing is not a harmless thrill," the police chief said.

One man was treated for spinal fractures and other injuries. Another victim sustained minor injuries in the July 13 incident, police said.

25/07/2024

Nearly 200 people signed their names to the suit as plaintiffs—alleging a systemic failure led to widespread sexual abuse inside the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.

The facility was formerly known as the Arthur J. Audy Home and is still colloquially called the "Audy Home."

24/07/2024

Want your photo featured on Patch? Send pictures for our weekly photo roundup to Eric DeGrechie at [email protected]. Make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. (This photo courtesy of John Quinn)

24/07/2024

The governor says he hasn't received a vetting package, and there are reportedly nearly a dozen names on the list of potential VP picks, but Pritzker has reportedly spoken with Kamala Harris' campaign staff about the role.