‘May have been a slight chance’: Man biking to work struck, killed in Elwood...
ELWOOD, Ill. — A Wilmington man, who was biking to work because his car previously broke down, was struck and killed in a rural hit-and-run last week. De’Avion Smith, 25, was believed to be struck between 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 by a black 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The hit-and-run happened […]
On Day 2, new chief judge orders immediate review of trouble electronic monitoring programs
Cook County Chief Judge Charles S. Beach II yesterday issued his first public announcement since taking office Monday, unveiling a new committee that he said will urgently review how his office’s electronic monitoring program handles reported violations by people wearing ankle monitors. The move comes as scrutiny...
7 charged in Chicago grocery store parking lot drug sales investigation, sheriff says
CHICAGO - A weeks-long investigation into complaints about drug sales near a Chicago grocery store led to felony charges against seven people, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. What we know:. Investigators focused on the area of Roosevelt Road and Wabash Avenue after residents reported drug deals...
$10,000 Reward For Information About Auto Thieves Who Killed Man In Bridgeport
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the crew that killed a 26-year-old man during a violent auto theft encounter in Bridgeport last year. Aric White Jr. died after gunmen opened fire on him and his girlfriend while the couple searched...
DuPage Care Center Earns National Recognition as One of America’s Best Nursing Homes
The DuPage Care Center (DPCC) in DuPage County, Illinois, has been named one of America’s best nursing homes in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. The public facility was recognized for its long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services.
Intense Debate: Officials Claim Man Accused of Shooting Red Line Passenger Should Have Been...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Man who shot Red Line passenger was supposed to be home on electronic monitoring, officials say.
Cook County, IL Cemetery Crime: Nighttime Clues Reveal a Suspected Grave Robber in Rolling...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rolling Meadows, IL – A 62-year-old man has been charged with felony theft following the disappearance of bronze vases from gravesites in a Wheeling Township cemetery. Security personnel at Shalom Memorial...
VIDEO: Clarendon Hills family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate
A family in Clarendon Hills had all of their holiday packages stolen right from their front porch in broad daylight.
Cook County’s Guaranteed Income Guarantees Permanent Dependency
Cook County's Guaranteed Income Guarantees Permanent Dependency
Man charged with knocking senior onto tracks at Blue Line stop in Forest Park
A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder, accused of punching a senior citizen and knocking him onto the tracks at a CTA Blue Line station in west suburban Forest Park.
