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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – The largest Mexican Independence Day parade and festival in north suburban Waukegan has been postponed until November, organizers announced Wednesday. The delay comes after concerns tied to President Donald Trump’s threat of sending the National Guard and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to the Chicago area. What we know: The Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival was originally scheduled for Sept. 14. Instead, the event will take place in November and be combined with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Organizers cited “the threat of a large-scale ICE operation, including the deployment of the National…
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – A 27-year-old man died Wednesday morning after a crash involving a stolen car and alcohol in Lake County, officials said. What we know: About 5 a.m., Lake County sheriff’s deputies responded to a head-on crash with heavy damage on Route 134 east of North Catherine Street, according to the sheriff’s office. The 911 caller, who was involved in the crash, requested an ambulance. Investigators said a Honda sedan, reported stolen the day before, was traveling west on Route 134 when it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a GMC work truck. The Honda’s driver suffered…
CHICAGO – A man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to an argument that turned violent in May. What we know: Chad Brooks, 47, of Alsip, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder. He was arrested by police on Tuesday in the 3900 block of W. 115th Place in Alsip, Ill. He was identified as the person who shot and seriously injured a 37-year-old man on May 25. The backstory: A gunman shot and injured a man driving away after an argument on Chicago’s South Side on Sunday night. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m.…
CHICAGO – An arrest has been made after a 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a violent dispute last weekend on Chicago’s Far South Side, authorities said. What we know: Around 7:28 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was in a verbal altercation with a known offender in the 13200 block of S. Ellis. The offender pulled out a handgun and fired shots at the victim. She was struck in the chest and transported to the University of Chicago Hospital where she died. On Wednesday, Chicago police announced an arrest had been made in connection with the deadly shooting. Diamond Steward, 31,…
VP JD Vance visits Annunciation Church A week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Vice President JD Vance and his wife traveled to Minneapolis to pay their respects and meet with those impacted by the shooting. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A week after a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured 21 other people, Vice President JD Vance visited Annunciation Catholic Church to pay respect to the victims. JD Vance in Minneapolis What we know: Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Minneapolis on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and are said to be hosting a…
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Can Matthew Stafford’s Back Support the Rams’ Super Bowl Aspirations? As the NFL season heats up, one of the critical questions for the Los Angeles Rams is focused on the health of their quarterback, Matthew Stafford. With Stafford’s past injury history, fans and analysts alike are wondering if he can withstand the physical demands of the season. Stafford’s performance has a domino effect on the team’s success. If he can stay fit, the Rams have a fighting chance for another Super Bowl run. His ability to lead the offense effectively relies heavily on his back holding up through the rigors…
FOX 32’s Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation. The post Paris on Politics: NYTimes Op Ed: Why Texas Dems’ Walkout Worked appeared first on Tripplenews.
CHICAGO – Chicago cools into the mid-60s today and Friday before a sunny, mild weekend and a brief warmup next week. Chicago weather forecast What to expect: The last day that failed to reach at least 70° in Chicago was May 31. The high that day was 64°. It will be in that ballpark today. Skies will be partly sunny and it will be breezy in the afternoon. Skies will become cloudier during the evening and winds will pick up. There could be a few sprinkles after midnight but not much of that. On Friday a reinforcing shot of cool…
CHICAGO – Two businesses were burglarized overnight in under an hour across Chicago’s North Side. What we know: The first burglary was reported around 2:08 a.m. from a retail store in the 4500 block of North Sheridan in the Uptown neighborhood. Police said the front glass door to the business had been damaged and an ATM was stolen from the store. The ATM was loaded onto a red vehicle which fled the scene. Roughly 45 minutes later, a store in the 4800 block of West Foster Avenue was broken into and merchandise was stolen from inside. Police said the side…