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Man in critical condition after fire in Park Ridge, Illinois
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being pulled from a house fire in Park Ridge, Illinois, this past weekend. Park Ridge Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen said around 12:45 p.m., firefighters and police were called to a house in the 2000 block of Milton Avenue. Police arrived first, and a neighbor told them there was someone inside, Sorensen said. The fire was burning on the first floor and in the basement of the house. Firefighters rescued the man from the basement.
Inmate, 10 correctional officers hospitalized after mattress fire at Cook County Jail
An inmate and 10 Cook County Jail correctional officers were hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a mattress fire. The Cook County Sheriff's office said around 3 p.m. Sunday, deputies were called to for a mattress fire that appeared to have been set by an inmate inside his cell on Tier 5A in the Residential Treatment Unit. The sheriff's office said deputies quickly put out the fire and evacuated the inmate, who was the only one in the cell.
Rev. Michael Pfleger returns to pulpit at Saint Sabina after being cleared of allegations
The Rev. Michael Pfleger presided over Sunday services this past weekend for the first time since the Archdiocese of Chicago reinstated him at Saint Sabina Parish in the Auburn Gresham community. "First let me just say I love you St. Sabina," Pfleger said at the Sunday mass. "I'm excited, and I'm nervous, but I'm back." Last month, Pfleger was removed from ministry and sent to live away from the parish after he was accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 30 years ago.
Visitation held for Magdalena Jablonska, woman killed in boat crash on Fox River
Family and friends of a woman killed in a boat crash on the Fox River last month came together over the weekend for a visitation. People paid their respects to Magdalena Jablonska, 48, of Des Plaines at the Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, at 120 S. Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge. Jablonska was killed on July 25 when a triple-engine pontoon boat operated by 45-year-old Richard Stevenson of Lisle collided with her boat in a no-wake zone.
Chicago boy is on a mission to clean up parks across the city
A Chicago sixth grader plans to beautify parks across the city, one at a time. On Sunday, Zac Favors, 11, brought Zac's BIG Cleanup to Beverly Park, along Maplewood Avenue between 101st and 103rd streets. Zac said his goal is to encourage others to take pride in their neighborhoods and recognize that even small actions can make a big difference. "I wanted to do this because I'm concerned about the Earth and animals and their safety," Zac said.
Pilot uninjured after small plane makes emergency landing in Joliet, Illinois
The pilot of a small plane walked away uninjured Thursday after being forced to make an emergency landing in Joliet, Illinois. At 5:14 p.m., Joliet police were called to McDonough Street and Infantry Drive for a report of a downed aircraft. They found the single-engine Piper PA-18 Super Cub aircraft in a grassy area near the Inwood Golf Course. The 21-year-old man who had been flying the plane was uninjured, and no one was injured on the ground.
Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosts Texas Democrats protesting Republican redistricting effort
CBS Texas - The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote. They spoke in Chicago on Saturday at a forum they dubbed, “Voting Rights in Peril,” focusing on the federal Voting Rights Act, 60 years after it went into effect.
Body found in search for missing 16-year-old girl in Yorkville, Illinois
Body found as police search for missing teen in Yorkville, Illinois Police in Yorkville, Illinois west of Chicago confirmed that a body was found during the search for a missing 16-year-old girl Sunday. Aiyana Williams was reported missing almost one week ago. Yorkville police said officers were conducting foot patrol and drone operations in the search for Williams early Sunday morning, and located a dead body.
Fire crews brave heat to fight blaze in Merrillville, Indiana
Crews battle apartment fire in extreme heat in Merrillville, Indiana Fire crews in Merrillville, Indiana worked to put out a fire in an apartment complex on Sunday afternoon. The building appeared to be part of the Whitcomb Terrace apartments in the 3900 block of West 77th Place in Merrillville, about 20 minutes south of Gary. Several fire departments were on the scene. The roof of the building was destroyed, along with balconies for at least two units.
More than 700 people climb steps at Soldier Field to fight lung disease
Climbers raise over $350,000 for lung health More than 700 people braved the heat Sunday, climbing steps at Soldier Field to raise money for the fight against lung disease. Some changes were made to the original 1,600-step route for the Fight for Air Climb this year to accommodate climbers in the extreme heat.
20 years later, the story of Lindenwood's only homicide
Countless Lindenwood students travel the concrete sidewalk between the Welcome Center and the white water tower every day, but few know its significance. Twenty years ago this month, it was the scene of one of the grisliest murders in St. Charles’ history. That spring Sunday, Parents’ Weekend was in full swing on Lindenwood University’s campus. A student heading to work that morning discovered the partially nude body of a girl.
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