Chicago|News|
Man Had Loaded Gun While Looting Downtown Store Last Summer: AG
Javonte T. Williams, 28, has been sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison after being found guilty of the felony gun charge.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
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Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Grayslake, IL|News|
82-Year-Old Man With Dementia Missing From Gurnee Home
Authorities said Jimmy Hedrich was last seen in the area of Hunt Club Road and Washington Street wearing a maroon shirt and blue jeans.
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Chicago|News|
Smollett Can Be Represented By Chosen Lawyer, With Limits: Ruling
Nenye Uche will be allowed to represent Smollett, despite having spoken with two witnesses prior to committing to Smollett, a judge ruled.
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Chicago|News|
Restaurants Could See More COVID-19 Restrictions: Report
Illinois could see a mask mandate as soon as next week, officials said. Restaurant leaders say they're worried about relief funds drying up.
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Rockford, IL|News|
Garbage Truck On Fire Blocks Westbound I-90 Lanes For Hours: ISP
Illinois State Police confirmed troopers are still dealing with the vehicle fire that began around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Chicago|News|
Woman Stabbed CTA Worker After He Sprayed Water On Her: Police
Police said a CTA worker was cleaning the platform at the State/Lake station when he accidentally sprayed the woman, who then stabbed him.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Illinois Woman Faces Federal Charges For Approaching Grizzly Bear
A Carol Stream resident has been charged after authorities said she got within 15 feet of a mother grizzly bear and two cubs at Yellowstone.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Former IYC Staffer Pleads Guilty To Sex Acts With Juvenile Inmate
Antionette Perkins, 33, pleaded guilty to felony official misconduct and will not be allowed to hold a government job again.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
New Village Manager In Ongoing Lawsuit Against Orland Park Mayor
The Niles Village Board of Trustees appointed Joe La Margo to take over as village manager. He is set to start in August.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Inmate Escapes Transport Van On Way To Kane County Jail
According to St. Charles police, Hugo R. Avila slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped from a transport van on the way to the county jail.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Woman Shot By Police In Dragging Incident IDed As Homewood Teen
According to a spokesperson, two officers were injured after Alexis Wilson tried to flee police while an officer was hanging from her car.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Off-Duty Forest Preserve Cop Attacked In Hyde Park: Authorities
The officer, 33, was outside in the 5100 block of South Kimbark Avenue Tuesday morning when police said he was attacked and injured.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Colleges Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine: See The List
Nearly 600 U.S. colleges and universities are now requiring the coronavirus vaccine, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Crest Hill Couple Breached Capitol At Jan. 6 Insurrection: Feds
The FBI said it received an anonymous tip that led to John and Amy Schubert's arrest Monday morning in connection with the Capitol riot.
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Chicago|News|
Lollapalooza Releases COVID-19 Guidelines, Asks For Honesty
In a statement on the festival website, event planners warned against drinking too much alcohol and trying to bring a fake vaccination card.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Paramount Theatre's 'Kinky Boots' Will Be Open To Vaccinated Only
According to a statement on the company's website, the first indoor show since the start of the pandemic will strive to be safe for guests.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
2 Injured In Rollover Crash On Interstate 94
Officials from Illinois State Police said a car going westbound on I-94 stopped for 'unknown reasons,' causing another car to sideswipe it.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Schaumburg Man Drowns In Water Off Fort Sheridan Beach, Dies
Lake County Coroner's Office identified the man as Jianyun Shen, 35, and said preliminary autopsy results were consistent with drowning.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Weekend Events: Mini Cooper Racing, Concerts, Comedy
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
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Skokie, IL|News|
2 Skokie Natives Make Jewish '36 Under 36' List
Rebecca Joey Schwab and Corey Axelrod were named to the list for making contributions in their communities, especially during the pandemic.
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