Author: Voxtrend News
CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears’ dominant first win of the season is sure to satisfy the appetite of fans, in more ways than one. On Friday, Chicago’s most infamous hot dog stand, The Wiener’s Circle, promised to give away free hot dogs Tuesday if quarterback Caleb Williams threw for four touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. Williams did just that, tying his career high with four touchdown throws, all to different receivers in the Bears’ 31-14 victory. When Williams heard about the deal after the game, his message was simple: “Congrats everybody, you get free hot dogs.” The Wieners Circle…
KANE COUNTY – An Aurora man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was intoxicated and unable to consent, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. What we know: Between Jan. 1, 2024 and Oct. 31, 2024, prosecutors said 27-year-old Adolfo U. Garcia used Snapchat to connect with the victim who told him she was 16 years old. The two met in person and Garcia gave her alcohol and marijuana. Prosecutors said he then sexually assaulted her, causing pain, while knowing she was under the influence and unable to give consent. What they’re saying:…
CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a news conference last week where he condemned President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime. At one point, he said, “Jails and incarceration and law enforcement is a sickness that has not led to safe communities.” During the news conference Tuesday, Johnson was asked about Trump’s suggestion he might send the National Guard to Chicago. Trump’s model of using anti-crime crackdowns was touted as a success by Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, who had initially expressed concern. “Is there any reason for the president to deploy National Guard troops or other armed military personnel…
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A trial begins Monday morning for a former Waukegan police officer charged in the 2020 shooting death of Marcellis Stinnette, a 19-year-old who was killed during a traffic stop confrontation. What we know: Former officer Dante Salinas was indicted on charges of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, and official misconduct. The charges stem from the Oct. 20, 2020, shooting that killed Stinnette and seriously wounded his girlfriend, Tafara Williams. Dante Salinas and Marcellis Stinnette Prosecutors say Salinas fired multiple shots into the driver’s side of Williams’ car after she reversed near him…
CHICAGO – A man was shot and seriously wounded early Monday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. What we know: Around 12:45 a.m., officers found the 31-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds in the 100 block of South Springfield Avenue, according to police. Officers provided aid at the scene until Chicago Fire Department paramedics arrived to take him to Mount Sinai Hospital. He was listed in serious condition. Police said no arrests have been made. Area Four detectives are investigating. The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department. East Garfield ParkCrime…
CHICAGO – A man was shot early Monday when a gun went off during a domestic dispute in the Gresham neighborhood, Chicago police said. What we know: Officers were called to a home in the 7800 block of South Ada Street around 12:30 a.m., where a 45-year-old woman had been arguing with a man inside a bedroom, according to police. During the altercation, the woman grabbed a gun and it discharged, sending a bullet through a wall and striking a 36-year-old man who was sitting in the kitchen. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the right hip and…
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Federal officials said Sunday that the Broadview ICE processing center will stay open, rejecting reports that the suburban Chicago facility would shut down after weeks of escalating protests. Broadview ICE center to remain open What we know: “Any allegations that ICE Broadview Processing Center is temporarily closing is FALSE,” Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of public affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement. McLaughlin said “rioters and sanctuary politicians” have thrown “tear gas cans, rocks, bottles, and fireworks at law enforcement, slashed tires of cars, blocked the entrance of the building, and trespassed…
CHICAGO – Today, the Chicago area has the chance for isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder. Highs will be in the upper 70s and low 80s. What we know: The chance for rain and storms increases Tuesday with a cold front. Highs tomorrow will be around 80 again. Cooler air is back midweek! The chance for rain lingers Wednesday and Thursday. Highs on Wednesday will be in the low 70s with mostly cloudy skies. Thursday will be around 70 with partly sunny skies. There is a chance for storms on Thursday too. Drier air will be back on…
Do you remember? The 21st night of September? The Chicago Bears certainly will. Much like the Earth, Wind and Fire classic track remains as a classic in our hearts, Sept. 21, 2025, now sits in the annals of Bears’ history. It marks Ben Johnson’s first win as the team’s head coach. The sought-after head coach, who was hired to elevate Caleb Williams into a superstar and turn the Bears into winners, did so on Sunday. Long-term success remains to be seen. Especially with a head coach who was ready to move on to Las Vegas as he was ready to…
CHICAGO – Chicago Police are warning of recent criminal sexual abuse incidents by an offender on an electric scooter in the Harrison neighborhood. What we know: In the incidents, the offender approaches female victims while riding a Lime green and white electric scooter and gropes them. The offender then flees the scene on scooter. In some instances, the offender has attempted to cause a minor accident with the victim while riding the scooter. The victims have been approached while they are walking or waiting for public transportation. The offender is described as a Black or hispanic man, aged 18-25,…