Author: Voxtrend News
OAK LAWN, Ill. – Two men were arrested and charged after forcibly entering an Oak Lawn home in May, according to police. What we know: Alonzo E. Gause was taken into custody on Tuesday in the 11500 block of S. Aberdeen in Chicago. Gause was charged with residential burglary and theft after he allegedly broke into a home near 90th Street and Sprout Avenue on May 7, along with Jamaal Stevens. The homeowner told police that two masked men forced his rear door open, pointed a gun at the homeowner, and stole property. The suspects then fled in a…
CHICAGO – Copy, past, repeat! The sunny, summerlike conditions continue across Chicagoland. Today’s highs were in the low to mid 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear and calm with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Thursday will be another sunny and warm day with highs in the mid 80s. The daytime hours of Friday look nice with increasing cloud cover and highs in the low to mid 80s. There is a chance for a few isolated showers Friday evening or night, but many areas will stay dry. Saturday and Sunday will be in the lower 80s with just…
NEW YORK (AP) – ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network’s decision Wednesday came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments. “Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. During his monologue on Monday, Kimmel said: “We…
CHICAGO – Three men have been sentenced to federal prison for an ATM card-skimming scam in Chicago and New Jersey. What we know: Florin Nicole Tarta, 40, of Romania; Leonid Grigore Smetanca, 45, of Romania; and Radu Farcas, 42, of England, installed card-skimming devices on multiple Bank of America ATMs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The devices were used to steal users’ card numbers and account information. Pinhole cameras were also placed near the ATM keyboards to capture users’ PINs. Days later the devices were collected, and the captured data was converted to gift cards. The defendants used…
CHICAGO – As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents increase their presence in Chicago and the suburbs, concern is growing among families. For some parents, even the daily routine of getting children to school now comes with fear and uncertainty. What we know: Education experts say it is normal for undocumented residents to feel anxious about sending their children to class, especially in recent days. But school districts are taking steps to protect students, and attendance remains critical for children’s learning. On Wednesday, Erika Mendez, director of early childhood and K-12 education policy for the Latino Policy Forum, explained…
CHICAGO – Just days after the bodies of a Chicago woman and her two young children were recovered from Lake Michigan, a family member who reached out to Fox 32 is setting the record straight. Katina Dean, the maternal aunt of Drake Patton, 31, who along with her children Wyatt Patton, 6, and Jream Washington, 1, were all found in the water near 57th Street on Sept. 13 after Jream’s father called for a welfare check. What we know: Katina said her niece suffered from mental health issues after the death of her mother, and yet there were no…
CHICAGO – New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city. Warning before the bill was signed What we know: The warning was sent to his office days before Pritzker wound up signing the bill. Critics say it will add billions to the city’s financial problems. The governor signed the so-called Tier 2 police and fire pension bill in early August, against the recommendations of financial watchdogs like the Civic Federation, who warned that it would add $11 billion to…
CHICAGO – Should former police officers be allowed to profit from marijuana sales—after years of putting people behind bars for it? That’s the debate unfolding in Chicago’s 40th Ward. Ald. Andre Vasquez rejected a dispensary proposal because most of its owners are retired police officers. What we know: The Kaneh Group, made up largely of retired Black Chicago police officers and other professionals, says it has followed every legal requirement and wants to give back to communities they once served. The proposal would have brought Releaf Dispensary to 2415 W. Peterson Ave., but the plan was denied earlier this…
CHICAGO – A Rockford man has been charged in connection with the reported kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl on Tuesday. What we know: Gary Brown, 64, has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and failure to register, according to a statement from the Rockford Police Department. Police said the girl was walking near the area of Kishwaukee Street and Lorden Court on Tuesday afternoon when Brown allegedly grabbed and forced her into his vehicle. A witness told officers they saw the girl escape the vehicle when it stopped near 10th Street. Gary Brown, 64. (Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office) Brown was located…
Jefferson City, Tenn. — The Jefferson City community is mourning the loss of Maggie Tillman Clement, who died unexpectedly in September 2025. Known for her kind heart, vibrant personality, and deep faith, Maggie left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. What Happened Family and community members confirmed Maggie’s passing this week. While details of her death were not immediately disclosed, loved ones are choosing to focus on her life, faith, and the impact she had on those around her. Who Was Maggie Tillman Clement Maggie was more than a daughter, friend, and community member…