Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Shooting 16-year-old Near The Mag Mile
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to attempted murder in the shooting of a 16-year-old boy near the Magnificent Mile last year. According to prosecutors, Jasean Butler, 20, fired several bullets at the teen around 4:45 p.m. on August 2, 2024, at the corner of Wabash Avenue...
Chicago cops will soon file many gun charges without having to wait for a...
Chicago police officers will now be allowed to file certain felony gun possession charges directly without waiting for a prosecutor to approve the case, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Friday. The move marks the citywide expansion of a program that began in CPD’s Englewood(7th) District, an...
Chaos and Disappointment at Millennium Park Tree Lighting
The Millennium Park Tree Lighting event in Chicago recently sparked controversy among attendees, with some expressing disappointment over the event's organization and safety measures. One attendee described the event as "horrible," citing a lack of exits and a bottlenecking crowd. The individual also mentioned a...
YMCA opposes Naperville Park District’s proposed expansion plans
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is challenging the Naperville Park District’s plan to upgrade its facilities and build a new Community Activity Center, saying it would duplicate services already in the community. In an open letter to the park district, the YMCA outlined several concerns about the plan’s size,...
More texts uncovered from Border Patrol agent who bragged about ‘shooting skills’ after wounding...
A immigration agent who bragged to colleagues about his marksmanship after shooting a Chicago woman accused of ramming his vehicle sent other text messages that are now in the hands of defense attorneys, marking yet another twist in a controversial case arising from Operation Midway Blitz. The new messages, which...
Kane County, IL – Crime Alert: Judge Sentences Aurora Man to 13 Years for...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kane County, IL – An Aurora man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of involuntary servitude, according to Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser. Prosecutors...
Police seek to identify man found in distress in Portage Park
CHICAGO — Authorities in Chicago are seeking help from the public in identifying a man who was found in distress on the city’s Northwest Side on Wednesday. According to Chicago police, the unidentified man was found on Wednesday in the 5700 block of West Belmont Avenue, in Portage Park. Officers said at the time he […]
Police: Chicago Woman Ayaremi Vasquez Jimenez Goes Missing From South Side
A 22-year-old woman has been reported missing after being last seen earlier this week on Chicago’s South Side, police say. According to Chicago police, Ayaremi Vasquez Jimenez was last seen on Monday near the 6400 block of South Justine Street. She wore a black sweater, black leggings, and carried...
Officials give causes of death for 2 men found in Arlington Heights condo complex...
Two men who were found dead Friday evening in a utility room at a residential complex in the north suburbs have now been identified, officials said.
Illinois Home to 2 of the 50 Most Dangerous U.S. Highways
Two Illinois highways are now ranked among the 50 most dangerous in America.
