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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

The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has rolled over to a $1,075,140 jackpot. Online ticket sales for the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle end at noon Monday. In-person sales continue up until the Wednesday July 24 pull at Park Lawn's Oak Lawn office, 10833 S. LaPorte Ave. or at the always fun At The Office Sports Bar & Grill, 4901 Cal-Sag Road, Crestwood.

It's a whole new game in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle with a $1,014,055 jackpot. Tickets on sale now for the July 24 pull.

28/07/2024

Most of the cars had "BLM" or "Crack" spray painted on them. Oak Lawn police have released surveillance photos of a man they believe to be involved.

Most of the cars had "BLM" or "crack" spray-painted on them. Oak Lawn police have released doorbell camera images of a person of interest.

28/07/2024

More vandalism related to the weekend's mass graffiti incident. Over 19 garages and cars were found spray-painted in Alsip, in addition to the 70 vehicles also found vandalized in Oak Lawn.

Most of the garages or cars had "BLM" or "Crack" spray painted on them, primarily west of Cicero Avenue in Alsip, police said.

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.

28/07/2024

Oak Lawn police have released doorbell camera images of a man believed to have spray-painted over 70 cars with "BLM" or "Crack."

Most of the cars had "BLM" or "crack" spray-painted on them. Oak Lawn police have released doorbell camera images of a person of interest.

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

Suspects dressed in black and wearing face masks fled after police arrived early Friday morning, officials said.

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

The OSF Medical Group - Orthopedics in Oak Lawn will expand orthopedic care including total joint care and surgery, as well as spine surgery. The clinic is now scheduling appointments.

Appointments are now being set at the OSF Medical Group-Orthopedics which will offer total joint care and surgery, as well as spine surgery.

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

The crash happened at 163rd and Oak Park Avenue.

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 Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has rolled over to a $1,075,140 jackpot. Online ticket sales for the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle end at noon Monday. In-person sales continue up until the Wednesday July 31 pull at Park Lawn's Oak Lawn office, 10833 S. LaPorte Ave. or at the always fun At The Office Sports Bar & Grill, 4901 Cal-Sag Road, Crestwood.

It's a whole new game in the Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Raffle with a $1,014,055 jackpot. Tickets on sale now for the July 24 pull.