Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox game has been postponed and will be made up as a straight doubleheader Wednesday.
Day: July 9, 2024
Huntley man gets 18-year prison term for possessing sexual child abuse images
A Huntley man pleaded guilty to possessing images of child sexual abuse and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Amid fight to overturn conviction, special prosecutors’ report criticizes CPD tactics, state’s attorney’s office reinvestigation
A conviction for a man serving a 45-year sentence for murder was “tainted by coercive police tactics” that later were not critically examined by Cook County assistant state’s attorneys, according to a newly released report.
Glencoe Village Board approves Guildhall outdoor seating contract extension
The clock appears to be ticking on the outdoor dining structure outside the popular Guildhall restaurant in downtown Glencoe. The Village Board last month unanimously approved an amended licensing agreement with the Guildhall owners to continue operation of its “streetery”. The restaurant has used an outdoor structure since 2020 in response to the indoor dining restrictions tied into the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, there were 12 greenhouse structures outside the restaurant at 694 Vernon Avenue. “These remained in place until early 2022 when Guildhall removed the greenhouse structures and installed tables and umbrellas in a patio setup for the summer while […]
Park Ridge police: Vehicle stolen, battery, domestic battery
The following items were taken from Park Ridge Police Department reports. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Motor Vehicle Theft A red sedan pulled up next to a victim’s 2022 Dodge Durango, and an unknown offender exited the sedan, broke the rear passenger side window of the Durango, entered the vehicle, and drove off with it in the 1300 block of Higgins Road on June 28 at approximately 3:29 p.m. The vehicle was last seen at an address in Chicago. Burglary to Motor Vehicle An unknown offender entered a victim’s Cadillac Escalade and stole personal property from the […]
Bartlett man convicted in beating of grocery bagger charged anew for attacking neighbor
Police arrested a Bartlett man Monday on charges of assault, battery and resisting arrest after responding to a fight with a neighbor last month.
Evanston expands its guaranteed income program eligibility
Evanston City Council approved expanding its guaranteed income program Monday night in a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Daniel Biss casting the tie-breaking vote. Evanston’s guaranteed income program provides low-income families with children under five years old in the Fifth Ward’s 8102 census tract with $500 monthly in the form of a prepaid card. However, the program didn’t get as many applicants as initially expected, with only 60 households participating out of the 150 capacity. In hopes of reaching more residents, the council was asked how it would like to expand the program to fill the 90 remaining spots. The council […]
Former Lake County daycare worker seeks clemency in killing of toddler
The lawyers for Melissa Calusinski called for clemency at a hearing in Springfield before the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. The board will forward a recommendation to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who will decide whether to grant the petition.
Kroger identifies 35 Mariano’s, Jewel locations to be sold off pending megamerger approval
Eight of the stores slated for sale are in Chicago.
Church parishioners fund new Gary strip mall: ‘We did this with no grants’
A newly completed strip mall in Gary’s Miller section encapsulates what it means to be both a community business and a business built by a community.