SPRINGFIELD — Autopsy findings released Friday on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Day: July 26, 2024
From the Farm: Dad’s 95th birthday celebrated with farm party and memories
Throughout the two decades I’ve penned this farm column feature, I’ve been blessed to be able to chronicle and share about many of my dad Chester’s birthdays.
Naperville’s Beidelman Furniture recommended for local landmark status
Naperville Historic Preservation Commission members recommended Thursday that Beidelman Furniture’s downtown properties, which together represent the business’ 163-year history in the city, be approved as landmarks by the Naperville City Council.
Elgin News Digest: Visitors can check out Anderson Humane at open house Saturday; school supplies sought for Hanover Township backpack program
Visitors can check out Anderson Humane at open house Saturday Anderson Humane will be holding an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. During the open house, visitors will be able to take facility tours, play with adoptable kittens, meet Isabell the opossum, sponsor a kennel or enclosure, and visit interactive booths, according to the nonprofit animal shelter’s website. Anderson Humane is located at 1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. For more information, call 847-697-2880 or go to ahconnects.org/event/open-house. School supplies sought for Hanover Township backpack program Hanover Township is seeking donations of new school supplies […]
Police: Man drove 123 mph during chase in DuPage County
A man has been charged with driving more than 123 mph as Naperville police chased him.
Letters: Stiffer penalties for carjackers
When are we going to give carjackers stiffer penalties? This is beyond ridiculous. Another one in West Beverly. Thomas Patrick McClory, Bridgeview
Afternoon Briefing: Autopsy confirms Sonya Massey died from gunshot wound to head
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Southland communities look to federal aid for storm recovery, request damage reports
Nearly two weeks after storms tore through, communities are seeking property damage reports to potentially receive federal aid.
Hammond woman sentenced to probation in plea deal after hitting boyfriend with hammer; kicking cops
A Hammond woman got three years probation Friday in a plea deal for hitting her boyfriend in the head with a hammer.
Gary man guilty in gas station murder
A Gary man was convicted Thursday in a gas station murder. Byron Barnes, now 20, was charged with murder and a gun enhancement in the July 31, 2022 shooting death of Tyrae D. Hayes, 25, of Gary.