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Day: January 9, 2025
Plea expected for man charged in sexual assault of Marklund resident
The man accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman who later gave birth is expected to accept a plea agreement next week.
Chicago couple first to sue ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts in line for $7.5 million settlement
Attorneys have proposed a $7.5 million payout to settle the first of more than 150 federal lawsuits alleging phony arrests by corrupt ex-Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and his team, records show.
Park Ridge City Council agrees to further look into liquor license cigar bar would need to operate
Two businessmen looking to bring a special cigar lounge to Park Ridge – and allow patrons to bring their own alcohol into the establishment – got an early nod from the City Council even though city leaders would have to figure out how to structure a liquor license. Speaking to the council at its meeting Monday, Seventh Floor Hospitality Group owner Louis Morgan and his business partner, Corey Singleton, expounded on a special license request they would have to make that would allow patrons to not only bring their own bottles – BYOB – of wine and beer, but also […]
Donnelley Foundation announces $1.58 million in grants to Chicago arts
The Chicago-based Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation on Thursday announced it had awarded $1.58 million to 59 Chicago-area arts organizations in 2024, including end-of-the-year grants.
Protect your knees with the best lifting knee sleeves
Lifting knee sleeves are used to help with a variety of conditions and issues. They predominantly help protect your joints and increase your stability.
Elgin police, social service workers reach out homeless tent city residents before move
Elgin police officers and social service staff walked through the eight-acre homeless encampment along the Fox River this week, letting the people who live there know about the city’s plans to relocate them to a hotel this winter and assessing their needs.
Teens charged in violent 2023 carjacking near Libertyville where victim’s child was taken
Two teens are facing felony charges after Lake County authorities said they were responsible for violently carjacking a woman and taking her young son in early 2023.
Teens arrested in 2023 Libertyville-area carjacking, kidnapping
Although the case has been referred to juvenile court, prosecutors said they are seeking to have it transferred to adult court.
U.S. Marshals arrest Hammond man charged with gunning down ex-wife
The U.S. Marshals arrested a Hammond man charged with gunning down his ex-wife. Police got a tip that Allen Oscar Woods, 39, formerly of Houston, was near the 1200 block of Canal Street in Chicago. They arrested him at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at a “local establishment” near the 1400 block of South Canal Street, according to a release.