Author: Voxtrend News
Greensboro, NC — After a slight delay, the much-anticipated Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Greensboro is expected to open by Thanksgiving 2025, with developers planning additional new restaurants in the Freeman Mill Square shopping center shortly thereafter. The grocery store, a key part of the development, has faced some setbacks but is now in the final stages of preparation. What Happened The original opening for the Piggly Wiggly store in Greensboro was slated for this summer but has been postponed. According to Shehzad Quamar, one of the developers along with Shahzad Akbar, the renovation of the 14,000-square-foot space is nearing…
CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged after Cook County Sheriff’s police said they discovered a loaded gun in his vehicle during a traffic stop in the South Loop. What we know: Around 7:11 p.m. on Sept. 19, officers stopped a Chevrolet Impala for reportedly having expired tags in the 1700 block of South State Street. The driver, 43-year-old Jason Harden, had a suspended license and no insurance, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Harden and the loaded gun found in his vehicle | Cook County Sheriff’s Office Before towing the car, officers searched it and reported…
CHICAGO – The head of U.S. Border Patrol announced his arrival in Chicago on Thursday. Chief Michael Banks posted two short videos to X at 8:42 a.m., stating that he was in the city. “Landed in Chicago! The mission here is as vital as anywhere else on the line. We will not allow criminal aliens to take root in our communities,” the post read. Dig deeper: Banks is the latest high-ranking government official to visit Chicago as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. On Sept. 16, Border Patrol launched Operation At-Large in the city with Department of Homeland Security…
CHICAGO – A woman was found dead following a high-rise fire Thursday in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. What we know: The Chicago Fire Department said crews responded to a fire in the 1100 block of West Erie Street. The blaze was extinguished with hand pumps. Woman found dead after high-rise fire in West Town | Chicago Fire Department Afterward, a woman was discovered dead at the scene, according to fire officials. What we don’t know: Authorities have not released the woman’s identity, her age, or the floor of the high-rise where she was found. What’s next: The cause of the…
CHICAGO – Federal authorities are asking for the public’s help to track down seven people accused of violent crimes, including murder and carjacking, now featured on a newly launched “Chicago Most Wanted” list. What we know: The FBI Chicago announced the list following “Operation Summer Heat,” a joint initiative with state, local, and federal partners that led to the capture of 25 suspects in mid-August. The operation ended without injuries to officers, suspects, or the public. With that effort wrapped up, the FBI says their attention has turned to seven “violent fugitives” considered a threat to public safety. All are…
CICERO, Ill. – Crime has fallen sharply in Cicero over the past three years, a drop police credit to stronger community engagement and communication in residents’ own language. Cicero Police Commander Armando Galvin makes a point of greeting kids on his daily patrol, a habit he says helps build trust. “He said, ‘I always remember you, on patrol you would see us play catch,’” Galvin recalled of one young resident who later joined the department. “It’s a good feeling. Full circle.” By the numbers: Police said those everyday connections are paying off. The crime rate in Cicero is now below…
CHICAGO – A man was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning in the Washington Heights neighborhood. What we know: The victim, who was in his 20s or 30s, was inside a vehicle around 5 a.m. when a white Chrysler 300 approached and someone inside started shooting at him in the 10000 block of South Aberdeen Street, according to Chicago police. The victim was shot once in the head. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was listed in serious condition. The Chrysler fled the scene of the shooting in an unknown direction. Police said no…
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. – A northwest Indiana man was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges following a yearlong investigation that began in Illinois, authorities said. What we know: Timothy John Olson, 36, was taken into custody during a traffic stop and booked into the Porter County Jail, according to Indiana State Police. He was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography as a Level 5 felony and one count as a Level 6 felony. The investigation started last year when the Lake County (Illinois) State’s Attorney’s Office received multiple cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and…
HAMMOND, Ind. – Traffic on the Indiana Toll Road was heavily disrupted Thursday morning after a FedEx truck crossed the median and collided with a pickup. The crash happened on the tollway’s eastbound lanes near Calumet Avenue, prompting officials to advise drivers heading toward Indiana to avoid the Skyway. Westbound lanes were also blocked for a time as crews responded. They have since reopened. Drivers traveling to Indiana or northwest Indiana were urged to use Interstate 80/94 as an alternate route while the scene was cleared. No immediate information was released about injuries.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – Highland Park police are investigating an attempted child luring after an elementary school student reported being approached by a man in a white box truck Wednesday afternoon. What we know: The incident happened about 2:45 p.m. near Ridge Road and Devonshire Court, according to police. The student told officers the truck, which had visible rust near the windows, pulled up after the child got off a school bus. The driver, described as a white man with a long black beard, allegedly rolled down his window and said, “Hey kid, get in the car.” The child…