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DeKalb Police Department receives $15K grant to enforce firearm compliance, safety
DeKALB – The Illinois State Police has announced that the DeKalb Police Department is a recipient of a $15,870 grant aimed at enforcing firearm compliance and safety, according to a news release. Funding was issued to help law enforcement agencies across the state with conducting enforcement operations for individuals whose Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) cards have been revoked or suspended, but have failed to comply with the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
Chicago man sued over Bolingbrook WeatherTech fatal shooting
A lawsuit has been filed against a Chicago man charged with the Bolingbrook WeatherTech shooting last year that led to death of a 37-year-old man and left two other men with gunshot wounds. On Tuesday, Felicia Washington filed a lawsuit against Charles McKnight, 28, that accused him of wrongfully killing Central Hightower, 37, of Plainfield, on June 25, 2022, at the WeatherTech facility that’s between Remington Boulevard and WeatherTech Way in Bolingbrook.
Johnsburg bridge reopens Friday, officials say
The Johnsburg Road bridge over Dutch Creek in Johnsburg reopened Friday, local officials said. McHenry County Division of Transportation spokesman Chris Grask said he received a call Friday morning letting him know the road had reopened to traffic. The bridge initially closed June 12 to allow contractors to replace deteriorating bridge deck beams, and the original schedule expected construction to wrap up at the end of July.
La Salle County police reports: July 14, 2023
Vickram S. Samra, 19, of Carpentersville, was charged by Mendota police with misdemeanor criminal sexual abuse and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor at 6 a.m. Friday at an undisclosed location. Samra and a 15-year-old runaway from DeKalb County were located together, police said, but the case remains under investigation. Christina E. McGee, 30, of Mendota, was charged by Mendota police with neglect of a child at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Main Street.
Ottawa murder suspect found fit, Sept. 11 trial set
A suspect in the June shooting death in Ottawa has been found fit to stand trial and could face a jury on Sept. 11. Chastity A. Furar, 21, of Spring Valley (also listed in Ottawa), appeared Friday in La Salle County Circuit Court for a status hearing on her pending murder case. Although she is not alleged to have fired the shot that killed 42-year-old Eric Clements outside his home, Furar is charged as an accessory.
State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois faces a deadline next month to either change the way it enforces air pollution emission limits on heavy industries or face federal sanctions that could eventually result in restricted access to billions of dollars in federal highway funding. But state agencies are working to avoid that as they rush to meet an Aug.
Letter: The time to act is now on climate change
To the Editor: When will it be too late to prevent the negative effects of climate change? Have we already crossed the line? One only needs to look at what has already been happening to our planet to answer that question.
Berwyn man charged in Elburn car theft
ELBURN – A Berwyn man is being held in the Kane County jail, accused of stealing a brown 2017 Kia Forte from the Elburn Metra Station, then leading police on a low-speed chase before being stopped by spike strips, according to a news release from Elburn Police Chief Nicholas Sikora. Joshua D. Devine-Cox, 21, of the 1600 block of S.
Joliet teen charged with June 6 fatal shooting in city’s east side
A teen has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 20-year-old man who was shot and killed on Benton Street in Joliet earlier this summer. The charges against Emilio Adalpe, 18, of Joliet, were filed June 12 but they were not unsealed until Wednesday when Adalpe was taken into custody. A criminal complaint alleged Adalpe and another suspect shot and killed Latrel Vaden-Smith, 20, on June 6, 2023.
American Red Cross to hold blood drive July 27 in Malden
The American Red Cross will hold at blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Malden Grade School, 350 S. East St. in Malden. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Donors from July 12 through Aug. 12 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.
IT Services Offer Advantages for Small Businesses
In today’s digital age, technology plays an essential role in the success of any small business. But, managing and maintaining your IT infrastructure can be challenging and time-consuming. This is where IT support services come in. They provide companies with the support they need to ensure their systems are secure, reliable, and efficient. Dedicated IT support and services can help small businesses increase productivity.
Pianist André Watts dies at age 77 of prostate cancer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Pianist André Watts, whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic as a 16-year-old in 1963 launched an international career of more than a half-century, has died. He was 77. Watts died Wednesday at his home in Bloomington of prostate cancer, his manager, Linda Marder, said Friday. Watts joined the faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2004. He said in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Former Downers Grove restaurant manager faces additional public indecency charges
Additional charges have been filed against a Plainfield man accused of exposing his genitals to a juvenile female employee June 8 while he was employed as a manager at a Downers Grove restaurant, authorities said. Armando Romero-Mendoza, 42, of the 1900 block of Long Ridge Court, has been charged with one count of public indecency, a Class A misdemeanor.
Uncorked: Valdo prosecco bubbles its way to the top
Matteo Bolla is inside the system. The U.S. brand manager for Valdo is part of the third generation of family ownership for the winery that focuses on pushing the boundaries on quality prosecco. He is a fifth-generation Bolla family member whose roots run deep in the wine business. In 1883, the Bolla family rose from humble origins in Soave, Italy, serving meals to soldiers passing through town at its tavern.
More severe weather could be on its way Friday: NWS
Just two days after intense weather spawned at least 11 tornadoes that touched down across Northern Illinois, the region is expected to get hit again with potentially dangerous storms. The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, La Salle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, Cook and Will counties.
Winslow community turns out for WIHCC's Just Move It event
Originally Published: July 5, 2023 2:34 p.m. The community of Winslow turned out for a Just Move It event in Winslow June 20. The event was sponsored by Winslow Indian Health Care Center and Winslow Chamber of Commerce. The next event will be July 6 at the Tolani Lake Chapter House.
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