Author: Voxtrend News
CHICAGO – Armed federal immigration agents patrolled several of Chicago’s busiest tourist areas Sunday, drawing sharp criticism from elected officials and immigrant-rights activists. What we know: Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, some wearing military-style uniforms and masks, were seen walking along Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, the Riverwalk and River North. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino was among them and was recorded telling a woman, “We work for you,” when she thanked him and the agents. Bovino later told WBEZ that agents were stopping people “based on how they look,” a statement that fueled backlash from…
CHICAGO – The outbound express lanes of the Dan Ryan were closed early Monday after a reported shooting. What we know: Illinois State Police were called to the express lanes near 57th Street around 5:15 a.m. after someone in a vehicle shot at another car. A driver reported finding a bullet lodged in the bumper of their vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported. The outbound express lanes were closed from the 47th Street slip ramp, including the Chinatown feeder entrance, while officers canvassed the area. Local lanes remained open during the investigation. Police said the closures were expected…
CHICAGO – A man was arrested in connection to a shooting early Monday in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. What we know: Officers on patrol heard gunshots around 1:18 a.m. in the first block of North Laramie Avenue, according to police. Upon arrival, they saw a 19-year-old man who was running with a gun. Officers took him into custody and recovered the weapon. They later found an 18-year-old man who had been shot in the back. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene and took him to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition. Area Four detectives are investigating.…
CHICAGO – Today will make it 20 days in a row of above-normal temperatures in Chicago and there is no end in sight. What we know: There is also no sign of any rainfall whatsoever for at least another week. September is about to go down as the 7th-driest on record in Chicago and drought by conditions are going to worsen considerably this week. Highs today will likely soar into the mid and upper 80s. The record for the date is a remarkable 99 degrees and will not be threatened. Highs every day through the weekend will be between 80°…
Chicago Bears fans knew the feeling. They felt it all of last year. The Raiders lined up to attempt a field goal with 38 seconds left. After storming back to take a late lead, the Bears were on the cusp of stealing a defeat from the jaws of victory. If the collapse vs. Minnesota in Week 1 was all too familiar, losing in the final seconds might’ve felt as routine as a morning coffee. What happened next was different. Defensive back Josh Blackwell blocked the game-winning field goal attempt. Is that allowed? Are the Chicago Bears allowed to deal the…
32nd Annual Barkapalooza The 32nd annual Barkapalooza fundraiser supporting West Suburban Humane Society told a tale of two former shelter dogs. LISLE, Ill. – On Sunday, pet owners came out to Lisle Community Park to raise money for West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove. A foster dog and a former foster, now a full-fledged member of the family, take the spotlight thanks to the no-kill shelter. What we know: Far from your typical shelter dog, Belle was re-directed from the kennels at West Suburban in favor of a foster family due to a wide range of health issues. “She…
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and motorcycle caused serious injuries on Sunday, according to Libertyville police. What we know: Around 5:44 p.m., police responded to a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle in the 1300 block of N. Milwaukee Ave. The investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling north in the curbside lane of North Milwaukee Avenue when it crashed into an SUV that was exiting a McDonald’s restaurant. The motorcyclist was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the SUV were unharmed. Milwaukee Avenue…
Still, ugly or not, the Chicago Bears are 2-2 in the 2025 season after a win over Las Vegas where there was sloppy football all around. Yet, the Bears were the team that made the one play to seal the win as defensive back Josh Blackwell blocked a game-winning field goal attempt. Here’s what we took away from the Bears’ 25-24 win over the Raiders, giving Ben Johnson his first winning streak as the Bears’ head coach. The Bears have a coach that’s willing to do anything The Bears ran their own version of the Stumble Bum play. Remember, the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chicago businessman Willie Wilson will testify on Tuesday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding crime in the city and why the National Guard should come to Chicago. What we know: In a press release, Wilson stated that Chicago has a “public safety crisis.” Wilson blamed democratic leaders for failing to protect Chicago residents from crime. Wilson claimed, “There are more people dying on the streets of Chicago than those killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,” continuing that between 2017 and 2024, Chicago averaged 652 homicides per year. Wilson claimed that Austin, Garfield Park, and Lawndale…
Here’s how we graded the Bears in their nail-biter against the Las Vegas Raiders. Bears special teams When it mattered most, the Bears counted on their special teams. Four made field goals and a block to win it. An unbelievable way to win a game. Grade: A Bears offense There were times when the Bears’ offense moved the ball. They kept Caleb Williams clean and they scored points. There were also times when self-inflicted wounds limited the Bears in key moments. In the third quarter, a third-down snap was low and away from Caleb Williams. That meant a loss of…