Amazon Plans Second Mega-Store in Suburban Chicago
Amazon (Seattle) is moving ahead with a second mega-store in suburban Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reports. News of this latest store, in Oak Brook, comes roughly a month after word got out about the online giant’s first such store, in Orland Park. (Those two towns are about 20 miles apart on Chicago’s west side.)
MV students protest against ICE
In an act of protest against recent local and national ICE activities, Metea students planned a walkout and left school during fifth period on Feb 10. “Our whole goal of our protest was just to spread awareness to those who don’t really know what’s going on,” senior Val Ortega said.
IL Department Adopts Military-Style Tourniquet for Bleeding, Pelvic Stabilization
Carolyn Stein – Naperville Sun (Naperville, Ill.) The Naperville Fire Department has added a new emergency medical device to its toolbox — one used to treat injuries and save lives in military settings. A SAM junctional tourniquet, which controls hemorrhages in places like the groin and armpit, is...
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office launches alternative to juvenile detention program | ChicagoLIVE
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office announced a new pilot program designed to provide an alternative to juvenile detention offering school engagement, cognitive behavioral therapy and wraparound services for eligible youth charged with serious offenses.
Naperville, IL – Anti-ICE Protest Draws Police Monitoring Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Naperville, Illinois – Naperville police are monitoring planned anti-ICE student walkouts Friday across several schools, citing safety and traffic concerns. According to the Naperville Police Department,...
Chicago Teenager Charged With Possessing Machine Gun
A Chicago teen is being held in DuPage County Jail for allegedly having a loaded gun to fire in full automatic mode. Dauveyae White, 18, a resident of the 4300 block of West Haddon Avenue, is still in custody after DuPage Circuit Court Judge Robert Walsh granted the state’s motion to deny pretrial release.
Naperville police urge caution, lawful conduct ahead of possible school walkouts
The Naperville Police Department is issuing words of caution in light of rumors of potential school walkouts that may happen Friday. The NPD announced on social media that it is planning to “maintain a reasonable presence” at “potentially” planned school walkouts in the area on Friday, Feb. 13.
Elementary school teacher put on administrative leave over pro-ICE post
A teacher at a West Chicago elementary school has been placed on administrative leave after sharing a social media post expressing support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a statement from the district superintendent. The controversy The teacher, who has not been publicly identified, works...
Amazon to launch Prime Air delivery service in south suburbs
The 83-pound Prime Air drones will be taking off from the Markham and Matteson fulfillment centers.
Stillman Valley man accused of killing daughter-in-law in Schaumburg hotel parking lot dies
The man accused of fatally shooting his daughter-in-law in the parking lot of a Schaumburg hotel last July has died.
