SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — 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. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon had previously disclosed initial findings on Massey’s July 6 […]
Day: July 26, 2024
Aurora man plows into Naperville squad car before taking cops on chase at speeds exceeding 120 mph, police say
An Aurora man was arrested on a slew of charges Thursday after smashing into a Naperville squad car and taking police on a high-speed interstate chase at speeds exceeding 120 mph, officials said.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon
“Deadpool & Wolverine” has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie.
Haley Burgdorf’s meteoric rise at St. Charles North will take her to Penn State. A whirlwind? ‘It has been crazy.’
St. Charles North’s Haley Burgdorf, who is only a junior, commits to Penn State.
EPA adjusts some arsenic data for coal ash in Town of Pines after environmental organization finds flaws
The U.S. Environmental Agency made some changes to faulty arsenic data that Earthjustice, a public interest environmental law organization, found for the coal ash site in Town of Pines – which has been contaminated for over two decades.
Man faces child sex charges after amateur sting
A sex offender was arrested Thursday on new charges, after two minors fooled him in to thinking he was meeting up with a 15-year-old girl for sex in Aurora.
Climate bill rebates for electric appliances and upgrades coming to Illinois in 2025
The state is prioritizing low-income households in an effort to meet federal requirements and receive full funding, according to the Illinois EPA.
Former friend testifies in Steger murder trial, reads letter claiming self-defense
A letter allegedly written by Richard Proctor, on trial for the 2020 stabbing death of 28-year-old Ryan Connell, claims he acted in self-defense.
Griffith plans new aquatic center
Griffith Public Schools are not only getting a new aquatic center, which will allow the Griffith community to have its own pool. So, in addition to being the new home of the Griffith High School Swimming and Diving Team, residents will be allowed to use the eight-lane competition pool at designated times.
Naperville North’s Jacob Bell to ring in new season as young senior. But Ball State commit isn’t new to this.
Bell, whose older brother Jon played quarterback for Naperville North, made his debut as a starter last year.