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A sad case from 13 years ago has finally been solved. Leisl Smith, a 23-year-old woman who disappeared, was killed by her partner, according to a recent ruling. A coroner, Harriet Grahame, said that James Scott Church, who was 42, killed Leisl back on August 19, 2012. The location was a remote area in New South Wales, Australia. Even though many searches were done, Leisl’s body hasn’t been found. The coroner believes her remains are likely in or near Goulburn River National Park. James Scott Church was charged with Leisl’s murder. However, he took his own life the day before…
CHICAGO – A man was shot and killed on the city’s South Side on Monday morning. The shooting happened in the 8300 block of S. Baker Avenue in the South Shore neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know: The unidentified victim was outside when he was approached by two unknown gunmen who fired shots in his direction, police said. The victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Authorities did not identify the victim. No one is in custody. Area detectives are investigating. NewsSouth ShoreCrime and Public Safety The post Chicago crime: Man shot, killed…
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Four people were charged with federal crimes in connection with the heated protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in suburban Broadview on Saturday. The protests that night led to federal agents deploying tear gas during a second-straight night of demonstrations. What we know: One of the suspects charged was even accused of threatening a U.S. Border Patrol agent by saying, “I’ll (expletive) kill you right now,” according to court documents. That defendant, Paul Ivery, then allegedly fled from the federal agents, jumped onto and off of a civilian car, was tackled to…
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – A man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Monday morning in suburban Plainfield. What we know: Joliet police officers were called a home around 5:50 a.m. in the 1800 block of Burshire Court after reports of gunfire. Officers found a 40-year-old man dead in the yard with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Inside the home, they discovered a 40-year-old woman who had been shot to death. Four children, between the ages of 3 and 16, were found unharmed in the home. They were placed in protected custody before being released to the care…
CHICAGO – Illinois State Police said a driver was shot at early Monday morning on a northbound ramp to Stony Island, but no injuries were reported. Troopers responded around 6:28 a.m. to the I-94 northbound ramp after receiving reports of an expressway shooting. Investigators said an occupant in a vehicle fired at the victim’s car. The Stony Island Feeder northbound from I-94, including the 103rd Feeder, remained closed as officers canvassed the area. No additional details were immediately available. The Source: The information in this report came from Illinois State Police. ChicagoTrafficNews The post Suspect fires at vehicle on I-94…
CHICAGO – Border Patrol agents chased a cyclist through downtown Chicago on Sunday after he taunted them and repeatedly claimed he was not a U.S. citizen. Border Patrol agents chase bicyclist What we know: Christopher Sweat, who captured the footage, said the man made verbal comments but “no physical or threatening contact” before the chase began. In the video, the cyclist can be heard repeatedly shouting, “I’m not a U.S. citizen” and “come on” toward the agents. At one point, the rider’s phone appears to fall from his pocket. An agent is heard saying, “You dropped your phone,” moments before…
CHICAGO – Armed federal immigration agents patrolled several of Chicago’s busiest tourist areas Sunday, drawing sharp criticism from elected officials and immigrant-rights activists. What we know: Dozens of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, some wearing military-style uniforms and masks, were seen walking along Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, the Riverwalk and River North. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino was among them and was recorded telling a woman, “We work for you,” when she thanked him and the agents. Bovino later told WBEZ that agents were stopping people “based on how they look,” a statement that fueled backlash from…
CHICAGO – The outbound express lanes of the Dan Ryan were closed early Monday after a reported shooting. What we know: Illinois State Police were called to the express lanes near 57th Street around 5:15 a.m. after someone in a vehicle shot at another car. A driver reported finding a bullet lodged in the bumper of their vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported. The outbound express lanes were closed from the 47th Street slip ramp, including the Chinatown feeder entrance, while officers canvassed the area. Local lanes remained open during the investigation. Police said the closures were expected…
CHICAGO – A man was arrested in connection to a shooting early Monday in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. What we know: Officers on patrol heard gunshots around 1:18 a.m. in the first block of North Laramie Avenue, according to police. Upon arrival, they saw a 19-year-old man who was running with a gun. Officers took him into custody and recovered the weapon. They later found an 18-year-old man who had been shot in the back. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene and took him to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition. Area Four detectives are investigating.…
CHICAGO – Today will make it 20 days in a row of above-normal temperatures in Chicago and there is no end in sight. What we know: There is also no sign of any rainfall whatsoever for at least another week. September is about to go down as the 7th-driest on record in Chicago and drought by conditions are going to worsen considerably this week. Highs today will likely soar into the mid and upper 80s. The record for the date is a remarkable 99 degrees and will not be threatened. Highs every day through the weekend will be between 80°…