Woman’s children warn police of ‘hoarding situation,’ deceased dogs
Police responded to a Marengo Avenue residence on July 28 for a welfare check after a woman’s son requested that police do so because of a “hoarding situation,” according to the police report. Officers said they’ve previously been called to the house for welfare checks and for complaints about barking dogs. Police...
Furniture Stores Close Suddenly—Illinois Included
The retail struggle continues as a big furniture chain has decided to close more stores and that includes Illinois. Brick and mortar retail stores continue to look for a successful way forward as they compete with online options. You would think that a local furniture store would have an advantage over relying on an...
Chicago-area man charged after drive-thru gun incident at suburban McDonald’s: police
Bashkim Rockwell, 38, was charged with felony aggravated fleeing and eluding police, along with two misdemeanors, following a July 25 shooting incident at a McDonald's drive-thru in Mount Prospect. Police say Rockwell fled the scene after allegedly pointing a handgun and possibly firing a shot near four teenagers in...
C7 Corvette Owner Shot In The Face During Theft Attempt: Video
A C7 Corvette owner was shot in the face during an apparent vehicle theft attempt in unincorporated Arlington Heights, Illinois, late last month. According to a report from ABC 7 Chicago, the incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. local time around the 3900 block of Galesburg Avenue. The incident has shocked residents of...
Minnesota Woman Struck, Killed In Wahlburgers Parking Lot In St. Charles
In a freak accident, a 49-year-old Minnesota woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of Wahlburgers in St. Charles last week. The tragedy occurred just prior to a 5th anniversary celebration of Wahlburgers’ opening at the location. On Sunday, July 27, at approximately 12:58pm,...
Chicago-Born Teacher Charged in Stabbing Deaths of Married Couple at Arkansas State Park, Faced...
Chicago, IL – A 28-year-old man who once walked the halls of a prestigious Oak Park high school is now at the center of a horrifying double murder case. Andrew James McGann, a former teacher from Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood, has been charged with the stabbing deaths of a married couple at Devil’s Den State...
Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into Barrington Hills police car
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing into a police squad car in Barrington Hills Tuesday night, police said.
Pair of men disguised as women rob Park Ridge 7-Eleven, police say
Park Ridge police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in which a store employee was maced.
Oak Park finance director resigns after five months
The person tabbed earlier this year to lead Oak Park’s finances into the future has resigned after a few months on the job. Oak Park announced that it hired Carrie Marckess as the village’s finance director in late February, with her starting in that leadership role on March 3. The village confirmed this week that...
West suburban family remembers 10-year-old killed crossing street: ‘It was just horrible’
A west suburban family is grieving the loss of a 10-year old boy, who died from injuries he suffered when a car hit him, while crossing a busy road.
