Illinois legislator pushes mascot name change for school nearly 300 miles away
(The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator from Rockford has filed legislation that would force a Metro East high school to change the nickname it has used for the past 90 years. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, said he is excited that a group called “Mascots Matter” came to him for House Bill 3527 . “It is an...
Body of trucking co. owner recovered from burning building, employee arrested at truck stop
Police are investigating the death of an Illinois-based trucking company owner as well as a possible arson at the company facility. Shortly after 4 p.m. on March 5, the Crestwood Police Department (CPD) and firefighters responded to a fire at a trucking company known as ATG Truckload located at 13835 S. Kostner in...
Cook County man arrested in undercover operation targeting armed robberies
CHICAGO - A Cook County man has been arrested following an undercover operation targeting armed robberies in north suburban Chicago. Dia-ante Campbell, 24, was taken into custody last week by Evanston police and charged with two felonies, according to a statement released Friday morning. Evanston police initiated the...
2 years after woman found dead in alley, activists renew push to solve her...
Found in an alley in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago nearly two years ago, Rosa Chacon's death rocked the community. Her killer has yet to be found, but Cook County Crime Stoppers are making an effort to change that, offering a new reward for information that can help solve this case. Chacon was last seen...
3 men convicted of murder now accused of kidnapping couple during violent carjacking
CHICAGO — Three convicted murderers teamed up with a fourth felon to kidnap, rob, and carjack a couple in the victims’ garage, prosecutors say. The crew allegedly zip-tied both victims and drove them around town until they both threw themselves from the moving vehicle to escape. One of...
Illinois dentist’s license placed on permanent inactive status
The license of a dentist in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has been placed on permanent inactive status for multiple violations. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation suspended the dental license, licensed specialist in dentistry license and controlled substance license of Paul Petrungaro, DDS,...
Deadly Virus Has Taken 132 Lives in Illinois Including 5 Children
The sad truth is the number is likely much higher now. Already we know that at least 132 lives have been lost in Illinois due to a deadly virus and that includes 5 children. The Illinois Department of Public Health shared some alarming numbers about a virus that has run rampant over the past couple of months. So far...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker warns eliminating Department of Education could harm students
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker warned that the potential elimination of the Department of Education would devastate students across Illinois, particularly those in rural communities, with disabilities, and low-income students who rely on federal funding and Pell Grants.
‘Truck Stop Serial Killer’ sentenced to 65 years in third murder conviction
The man known as the Truck Stop Serial Killer was convicted of another murder in January. This week, he was sentenced for the third murder conviction. Bruce Mendenhall was sentenced to an additional 65 years in prison for the July 2007 murder of Carma Purpura of Indianapolis. Mendenhall is already...
Illinois’ largest fireworks show cancelled for 2025, village board says
The suburb of Itasca, located in DuPage County, will not host their iconic fireworks show in 2025, according to a village press release. The fireworks celebration, held at Hamilton Lakes Business Park, has taken place for nearly three decades. The decision was announced at the Itasca Village board meeting Tuesday,...
