Women are now twerking on police cars in Chicago and cops can’t do anything about it
Chicago police this week were on twerk patrol as women rode on top of the hood and roof of a patrol car and police had …
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Chicago Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
BOSTON – A Chicago man was arrested yesterday and charged with sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child [censored]ography. Ernesto Herrera, 32, of Chicago, …
New Golden Corral opens in Cicero
The Cicero community has a new go-to destination to enjoy delicious unmatched variety now that Golden Corral is open near Hawthorne Racecourse! Located at 3330 S. Cicero Ave., …
Taco John’s opening in Milan on Monday
Milan, IL – Taco John’s is turning up the crunch in Milan! The popular Mexican quick-service restaurant is set to start serving its bigger. bolder. better. flavors at 120 …
Pekin Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PEORIA, Ill. – U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid today sentenced a Pekin, Ill., woman, Rachel Miller, 29, of the 1400 block of Summit Dr., …
For the first time in history, people are leaving California
Go west young man. That was a common term throughout American history for easterners looking to find success in the new western frontiers. California prospered …
Million-dollar lottery ticket sold at Chicago BP station
An additional draw during Saturday evening’s Lotto game made a million dollar dream come true for an Illinois Lottery player. A Lotto ticket purchased at the BP …
Child killed, dad shot in Chicago McDonald’s drive-thru ambush
CHICAGO, IL – A 29-year-old Chicago father Jontae Adams was shot and injured and his 7-year-old daughter was killed as they waited in line at …
Man who pulled gun in Walmart during pandemic gets 4 years in Prison
PEORIA, ILLINOIS – Senior U.S. District Judge Joe Billy McDade today sentenced Tariq C. Lawson, 22, to 57 months (4 years, 9 months) in federal …
Man charged for making violent threats to federal judge in Chicago
CHICAGO, ILLINOUS – A man has been indicted on criminal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder a federal judge in Chicago. JOSHUA FARNER, …
Kamala Harris ain’t got no time for no border crisis
There is a border and immigration crisis in America, but the one person tasked to handle it, Vice President Kamala Harris, “Ain’t got no time …
Southern Illinois Mail Thief Sentenced to Prison
TROY, ILLINOIS – A man who repeatedly stole mail from mailboxes in Southern Illinois is heading to prison. Seth W.Sorensen, 45, was sentenced today to …
Tuscola Nurse Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Using Patients’ Morphine
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – A Tuscola, Ill., woman, Kandis Mills, 47, who worked as a registered nurse at a health care facility, was sentenced on March …
Indiana Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping a Child in Chicago Suburb
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A federal judge today sentenced an Indiana man to 38 years in federal prison for kidnapping a ten-year-old child as she walked …
Former Federal Prison Official and Factory manager at USP-Marion Sentenced to Prison
BENTON, ILL – Shawn E. Whitecotton, 50, of Herrin, Illinois, was sentenced to 16 months confinement today, consisting of 8 months in federal prison and …
Man carjacked in Chicago right next to Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy doing a pizza review
CHICAGO, IL – In town to promote his new Barstool sports betting app in Illinois, Barstool Sports CEO and founder, Dave Portnoy was doing a …
CDC says no mask, no social distancing for the fully vaccinated when together
There is light at the end of the tunnel today as the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance that will put a smile on …
Top 5 Girl Scout Cookies: Which Girl Scout cookie does your state like the most?
Spring is almost here and around America, which also means Girl Scout Cookies and cookie ordering is here too. Americans are passionate about their annual …
Former National President of Children’s Blanket Charity Sentenced for Stealing More Than $400,000 from the Organization
PEORIA, ILL –The former national president of Project Linus, Carol Babbitt, 61, was sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from …
Consultant Indicted on Federal Charges for Allegedly Providing Bribes to City of Chicago Officials to Benefit Clients
CHICAGO, ILL – A consultant has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly offering and providing bribes to City of Chicago officials in an effort …
Federal Indictment Charges Suburban Chicago Man With Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing Loaded Guns
CHICAGO , ILLINOIS — A federal grand jury has indicted a suburban Chicago man for allegedly trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin, and illegally possessing loaded …
Georgetown Man Sentenced to More than 28 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
URBANA, ILL – Ian J. Dukes, 38, of Georgetown, Ill., was sentenced today to 342 months (28 ½ years) for his role in child sex …
Leader of Internet Marketing Schemes Charged with Defrauding Customers and Financial Institutions of Millions of Dollars
NEW YORK – An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Larby Amirouche with conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, bank …
Illinois governor signs bill that ends bail, releases criminals of violent crimes before trials with pre-trial release
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois has become the latest state to implement a bail-free criminal justice system that puts the fate of violent criminals in the …
Federal Judge Convicts Man of Conspiring to Steal Cash From Chicago ATM
CHICAGO, ILL — A man has been found guilty in federal court of conspiring to steal cash from an automated-teller machine in Chicago during a …
Carjacker who shot at police facing federal charges
CHICAGO , ILLINOIS — A Chicago man has been arrested and charged in federal court with carjacking after he allegedly took a vehicle from a …
State trooper struck while assisting motorist during snowstorm
Pecatonica, IL – On Feb. 13, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 39 northbound …
Illinois U.S. Attorney ousted, resigns in Biden Justice Department Trump Purge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – United States Attorney John C. Milhiser announced today that he has submitted his resignation to the President, to be effective Feb. 28, …
Man Arrested for Allegedly Robbing Chicago Bank at Gunpoint
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a Chicago bank and holding a customer at gunpoint. CHRISTOPHER PORTER, 49, of Chicago, …
Diaz named 2020 Park Forest Civilian Employee of the Year
PARK FOREST, IL – Lazaro Diaz has been named the “Civilian Employee of the Year” by the Park Forest Police Department. Diaz, a Mexican immigrant …
Man shot dead while driving his car along Chicago’s I-90
Chicago, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a shooting, which occurred on the ramp from Division Street to Interstate 90 southbound, at …
Woman shot at in Park Forest by roaming car thieves
PARK FOREST, IL – On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a 49-year-old Park Forest resident was in her vehicle on the 100 …
Lake County Man Charged in Federal Court With Attempted Carjacking
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A Lake County man has been charged in federal court with attempted carjacking for allegedly trying to violently carjack a vehicle at …
Illinois woman faked breast cancer, rode around in wheelchair to scam community for years
HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS – Sarah A. Delashmit, 36, of Highland, Illinois, was sentenced this week to 18 months in federal prison and 3 years of court …
Henderson County man jailed for domestic battery, resisting arrest
HENDERSON COUNTY, IL – On 01/18/2021 at 8:25 PM, Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jessie J. Bowman of Stronghurst, IL, age: 28 at a residence …
Michigan DOJ Attorney Matt Schneider Upset over Kwame Kilpatrick Commutation
DETROIT, MI – After President Donald J. Trump commuted the sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, U.S. Attorney Matt Schneider expressed his disapproval of …
Silicon Valley Streaming Service Executive Indicted in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Stock Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A former executive of a Silicon Valley video streaming service has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago for allegedly …
Lake in the Hills Man Charged With Traveling to Kentucky to have Sex with Minor
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — A man from Lake in the Hills, Ill. was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges of …
Registered Illinois Sex Offender Traveled to Iowa to Have Sex with Child, Arrested by FBI
ROCKFORD, IL — A Freeport man was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges related to sexual conduct with a minor. ERICH M. …
Attempted Murder of Postal Carrier Leads to 16-Year Federal Prison Sentence
CHICAGO, ILLIOIS — An Elk Grove Village man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trying to kill a postal carrier on …
Illinois man arrested for threatening to “Put one in Chris Christie’s Dome”
MORRISTOWN, NJ – A suburban Chicago man was arrested today on a federal criminal charge for allegedly threatening to commit violence at the upcoming presidential inauguration …
Chicago Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Violence at Upcoming Presidential Inauguration
CHICAGO, Ill — A suburban Chicago man was arrested today on a federal criminal charge for allegedly threatening to commit violence at the upcoming presidential …
Des Plaines money launderer scammed seniors
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty in federal court to laundering cash proceeds from a telemarketing scheme that defrauded elderly victims. …
Gunman who killed 3, shot 4 in Chicago used Facebook to announce his attack
CHICAGO, IL – Three people are dead and four wounded after 32-year-old Jason Nightengale went on a killing spree in Chicago, randomly shooting people. Chicago …
NFL Playoffs 2021: Is this Drew Brees last run for the Super Bowl? Saints, Bears preview
NEW ORLEANS, LA – In the first round of the NFC playoffs, the New Orleans Saints will host the Chicago Bears at the Superdome in …
Houston man hijacks interstate cargo shipment
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – A 22-year-old Houston man has entered a guilty plea to theft from an interstate cargo shipment, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. …
Chicago businessman charged for $420,000 of COVID-19 PPP fraud
CHICAGO, IL – A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $420,000 in small business loans …
State Trooper vehicle hit from behind responding to I-290 car fire
Chicago, IL– On Jan. 4, 2021, at approximately 12:06 a.m., an Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago Trooper was on the scene of a car …
Man charged for New Year’s Eve domestic violence incident
HENDERSON COUNTY, IL – Henderson County Sheriff, Donald E. Seitz released that on New Years Eve at approximately 7:08pm, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office received …
Loves Park Public Works Employee Saves Woman from Burning Duplex
LOVES PARK, IL – You can call it just being a human being, but in this day and age, many would just drive by without …