Author: Voxtrend News
CHICAGO – Today’s highs soared into the mid to upper 80s for most of the area today, and a few spots tagged 90 degrees. Average high temperatures for mid-September sit in the mid 70s. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low to mid 60s. Full Forecast: Friday starts off with sunshine, but clouds will increase through the day. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid 80s again tomorrow. Isolated showers or storms are possible Friday evening and night, but coverage will be sparse. The weekend will remain warm with highs in the lower 80s Saturday…
Johnson, Pritzker trade blame over $11B pension bill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are blaming each other after FOX 32 Chicago revealed the governor was warned the city could be on the hook for $11 billion under a controversial police and fire pension bill. CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are blaming each other after FOX 32 Chicago revealed the governor was warned the city could be on the hook for $11 billion under a controversial police and fire pension bill. What we know: Both sides accuse the other of mishandling the legislation,…
Understanding misophonia A little-known but deeply disruptive condition is getting its moment in the spotlight right here in Chicago. CHICAGO – A little-known but deeply disruptive condition is getting its moment in the spotlight in Chicago. A groundbreaking new conference will bring together scientists, doctors, and those personally affected by misophonia, a disorder where everyday sounds can trigger extreme emotional reactions. What we know: One in five adults suffer from misophonia. It usually shows up in childhood, but it’s usually misinterpreted as a personality trait and not a medical disorder. It’s a rare condition where common sounds can cause a…
CHICAGO – Every day, dozens of people across Illinois take brave steps to escape domestic abuse. Help is available — and it’s making a real difference — but many survivors don’t know where to start. That’s why access to intervention and resources is critical to saving lives. What we know: For four decades, WINGS Program has given women and men the courage to break free from abuse and move toward a safer and brighter future. “Those of us on the front lines are seriously dedicated to this work, growing from only serving about 12 families at a time, to…
KANE COUNTY, Ill. – A convicted murderer and sex offender of a 20-month-old child has been charged for living near a daycare in Caprentersville, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. What we know: Cayce M. Williams, 52, has been charged with several felonies: failing to register as a sex offender at his new address, failing to register as a sex offender with his new employer, failing to tell the police that he moved, failing to tell the police that he got a new job, and living near a daycare zone as a sex offender. According to authorities, Williams…
CHICAGO – Chicago police are searching for a man accused of battering two passengers on a CTA bus Sunday afternoon on the Near West Side. What we know: The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Sept. 14 in the 2400 block of West Jackson Boulevard, police said. Authorities reported the suspect got into an argument with two passengers before attacking them on the bus. Suspect sought after attacking 2 people on CTA bus, Chicago police say (Chicago PD ) The victims’ conditions were not immediately available, and no further details have been released. Police described the suspect as a Black man between…
ELGIN, Ill. – A student at Elgin Community College was taken into custody Thursday morning by federal immigration agents, the school confirmed. What we know: ECC said the student was detained in a parking lot outside a building on its main campus, and they described the apprehension as an “isolated incident.” “ECC does not engage in immigration enforcement and does not voluntarily share information about students’ immigration status,” the school said in a post on Facebook. What we don’t know: The identity of the student detained has not been shared by federal authorities or the school. It is also…
The Chicago Bears welcome back their former head coach on Sunday. On FOX’s NFL Sunday Game of the Week, the Dallas Cowboys come to Chicago with Matt Eberflus as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. Eberflus spoke to reporters on Thursday and made things clear: He’s not dreading a return to Chicago on Sunday, and he still cherishes what he learned as head coach of the Chicago Bears. What they’re saying: Eberflus’ tenure in Chicago was not particularly impressive. He lasted two and a half seasons in Chicago and was the first coach in Bears history to be fired during a season.…
CHICAGO – A Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that injured a young woman earlier this year, police said. What we know: Police identified the suspect as Robert Lovelady, 19, who was arrested on Tuesday in the 11800 block of South Perry. He is accused of shooting a 19-year-old woman March 27 on the same block. Police said the woman was inside a home around 9:15 p.m. when a gunshot went off and struck her in the abdomen. She was treated at the scene by Chicago Fire Department paramedics and taken to the…
Before Illinois and Indiana take the field on Saturday night for the most anticipated Big Ten matchup of this young season — a game that carries College Football Playoff implications — it’s worth revisiting a chilly fall morning more than a decade ago that was bathed in far less pomp and circumstance, devoid of any link to national relevance or repute. On Oct. 27, 2012, the Hoosiers limped across their western border and into Illinois having lost five consecutive games. Three of those defeats came against Ball State, Northwestern and Navy, and even the season-opening win over FCS-level Indiana State had…