Two men and a woman received federal indictment charges on Thursday for multiple carjackings and murders in 2020 in Chicago. According to a federal indictment returned on Thursday, Edson Rsendez, 22, Maverick Cela, 22, and Prezila Apreza, 23, murdered Nabil Mahour during an attempted carjacking in Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood on Sept. 21, 2020, and later that day, used a car taken in another carjacking to fatally shoot Eduardo Triano in the North Park neighborhood. The three are in law enforcement custody. Their next court date is yet to be scheduled. Resendez and Cela were previously charged in a 2022 federal […]
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Final lap for some Scouts at the Winnetka Pinewood Derby
It took about 30 minutes for nearly 30 handmade cars to take turns rolling down a nearly 50-foot aluminum track on Jan. 31 at the Cub Scout Pack 18 Pinewood Derby in Winnetka at Winnetka Presbyterian Church. “It’s a decent turnout for us, pretty good,” said Cubmaster Khalid Ghantous of Winnetka. “We have a lot […]
Explosion of e-bike lithium-ion battery causes Park Ridge house fire, $150,000 damage: fire department
Fire investigators determined a Park Ridge house fire that caused $150,000 in damage was caused by the explosion of a lithium-ion battery in an e-bike while it was being charged, the Park Ridge Fire Department said in a news release. The department emphasized that lithium-ion batteries can overheat, explode or catch fire. “It is critically […]
Arlington Heights library shows off newly renovated Kids’ World space
The Kids’ World children’s space at Arlington Heights Memorial Library got a nearly $1 million makeover and the enhanced amenities are now available for youngsters to access. Construction wrapped in December and library officials have spent the last several weeks showcasing the new digs to patrons.
Barrington moves to increase rail crossing safety after student fatally struck by Metra
After a student was fatally struck by a rush hour Metra train, the village of Barrington is working to enchanted safety measures at rail crossings through education, increased signage and potential pedestrian gates and underpasses.