Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer
Governor slams Chicago Teachers Union tribute to convicted cop killer Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Chicago Teachers Union after the group posted a tribute honoring Assata Shakur, the fugitive…
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 to just accept is the new normal…
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, Ill., was charged by criminal complaint with…
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., the new 11,000-square-foot restaurant offers the brand’s…
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 E. 10th Ave. on Monday, May 17. To celebrate…
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., to serve 30 years in federal prison…
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 through the 1800s gold rush, the 1990s…
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 gas station, at 10 E. Northbrook Dr.,…
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 a McDonald’s drive-thru. The shooting happened Sunday…
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 prison for illegal possession of a firearm…
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, 35, of Marion, Ill., is charged with…
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 for that!” On Tuesday, Harris, the new…
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 one year and one day in prison…
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 19, 2021, to serve six years in…
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 home from school in Calumet City. On…
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 8 months of home confinement after his…
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 local pizza review when a man behind…
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 many faces…one that you will actually be…
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 Girl Scout Cookie sale. Whether you’re the…
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 the not-for-profit organization. Project Linus provides handmade…
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 to benefit his clients. ROBERTO CALDERO in…
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 handguns. A 12-count indictment returned in federal…
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 crimes involving two minors. Chief U.S. District…
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 fraud, making false statements to banks and…
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 hands of liberal judges. The criminal justice…
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 period of civil unrest last spring. On…
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