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CICERO, Ill. – Crime has fallen sharply in Cicero over the past three years, a drop police credit to stronger community engagement and communication in residents’ own language. Cicero Police Commander Armando Galvin makes a point of greeting kids on his daily patrol, a habit he says helps build trust. “He said, ‘I always remember you, on patrol you would see us play catch,’” Galvin recalled of one young resident who later joined the department. “It’s a good feeling. Full circle.” By the numbers: Police said those everyday connections are paying off. The crime rate in Cicero is now below…
CHICAGO – A man was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting Thursday morning in the Washington Heights neighborhood. What we know: The victim, who was in his 20s or 30s, was inside a vehicle around 5 a.m. when a white Chrysler 300 approached and someone inside started shooting at him in the 10000 block of South Aberdeen Street, according to Chicago police. The victim was shot once in the head. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was listed in serious condition. The Chrysler fled the scene of the shooting in an unknown direction. Police said no…
BURNS HARBOR, Ind. – A northwest Indiana man was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges following a yearlong investigation that began in Illinois, authorities said. What we know: Timothy John Olson, 36, was taken into custody during a traffic stop and booked into the Porter County Jail, according to Indiana State Police. He was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography as a Level 5 felony and one count as a Level 6 felony. The investigation started last year when the Lake County (Illinois) State’s Attorney’s Office received multiple cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and…
HAMMOND, Ind. – Traffic on the Indiana Toll Road was heavily disrupted Thursday morning after a FedEx truck crossed the median and collided with a pickup. The crash happened on the tollway’s eastbound lanes near Calumet Avenue, prompting officials to advise drivers heading toward Indiana to avoid the Skyway. Westbound lanes were also blocked for a time as crews responded. They have since reopened. Drivers traveling to Indiana or northwest Indiana were urged to use Interstate 80/94 as an alternate route while the scene was cleared. No immediate information was released about injuries.
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – Highland Park police are investigating an attempted child luring after an elementary school student reported being approached by a man in a white box truck Wednesday afternoon. What we know: The incident happened about 2:45 p.m. near Ridge Road and Devonshire Court, according to police. The student told officers the truck, which had visible rust near the windows, pulled up after the child got off a school bus. The driver, described as a white man with a long black beard, allegedly rolled down his window and said, “Hey kid, get in the car.” The child…
London, UK — Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has effectively ruled out joining Reform UK, expressing concerns over the party’s stance on economics and national security. Johnson’s remarks have sparked a fresh round of debate about his political future, as well as about the future direction of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. What Happened Speaking to The Sun’s Harry Cole on Saves the West, Johnson voiced his strong opposition to joining Reform UK, calling the party “extremely dangerous.” He specifically criticized their position on defence and foreign policy, warning that their stance on the Ukraine…
Camden, NJ — The Camden County Police Department is urgently seeking assistance from the public in locating 15-year-old Dylan Colon, who has been missing since September 24, 2025. Dylan was reported missing from his home on the 2800 block of Mitchell Street in East Camden, New Jersey, and authorities are concerned for his safety. What Happened Dylan Colon, a 15-year-old male, was last seen at his home on September 24, 2025. He is described as 5’1” tall, weighing 150 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Dylan was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white New Balance…
New York, NY — Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has publicly accused several incidents during his appearance at the UN General Assembly of being a coordinated “triple sabotage.” In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump alleged that three separate malfunctions were deliberate attempts to disrupt his appearance at the international event. What Happened Trump’s accusations began with an incident involving an escalator malfunction, where he claimed that as he was traveling up with First Lady Melania Trump, the escalator malfunctioned. He also cited a teleprompter failure and alleged that world leaders couldn’t hear…
Surrey, BC — Gurninder Singh, a 26-year-old man from Surrey, British Columbia, has been missing since 1:00 a.m. on September 22, 2025. He was last seen near the Scott Road SkyTrain Station and Pattullo Bridge in Surrey. Police and his family are deeply concerned for his safety. What Happened Gurninder Singh was last seen in the early hours of September 22 near the Scott Road SkyTrain Station and Pattullo Bridge. Since then, there has been no contact or sign of him, leading authorities to issue a public appeal for help in locating him. His family has expressed great concern, and…
CHICAGO – A man and a woman were shot and critically wounded Wednesday night in the Austin neighborhood. What we know: Officers found a 25-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman with gunshot wounds around 10:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Central Avenue, according to police. The man was shot in the chest and the woman was shot in the groin. They were taken to Stroger and Mt. Sinai hospital, respectively, where they were both listed in critical condition. Police said no arrests have been made. Area Four detectives are investigating. The Source: The information in this report came…