Illinois woman scammed out of $17K by two East Coast men, sheriff says
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – An 80-year-old woman from Green Oaks was tricked into handing over $17,000 after falling victim to a PayPal scam, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: Sheriff’s detectives said the woman received a…
‘She fell on a knife’: Teacher was found dead with 20 stab wounds. Cops ruled it a suicide. New Hulu series reopens the case
The shocking death of Ellen Greenberg, a first-grade teacher found dead in 2011 in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds, has been unraveled in a new three-part docuseries now streaming on Hulu and Disney+. Her parents have fought in…
Videos show Chicago police shooting, chase after GameStop smash-and-grab
CHICAGO – New videos show Chicago police shoot at and chase suspects involved in a GameStop smash-and-grab last month on the Northwest Side. What we know: The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Tuesday released the footage from the perspective…
‘You’re too black’: Vegas mom sues school district after teenage son was subjected to years-long campaign of racist abuse, suit says
A Las Vegas mother is suing the Clark County School District, claiming her son endured nearly two years of racial abuse, including one student allegedly telling him he was “too black” to step foot in O.K. Adcock Elementary School. Jessica…
Michigan church shooter had past relationship with Mormon woman in Utah and heavily used meth, friends reveal
The man accused of killing four people and burning down a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday reportedly held a long-simmering hatred for the faith and was struggling with substance abuse, according…
Man sentenced to life for double brutal murder accidentally released after ‘procedural error,’ Miami-Dade cops say
A man sentenced to life in prison for double murder is on the run once again, after he was accidentally released. James Edward Daniels was mistakenly let out of jail because of a “procedural error”, according to Miami-Dade police. The…
Suburban traffic stop leads to weapons charge against local man, sheriff says
COOK COUNTY – A Sauk Village man has been charged after Cook County sheriff’s police said they found a gun and ammo during a traffic stop last week in Chicago Heights. What we know: Sheriff’s police said they stopped a…
Chicagoland guide to fall things to do: Pumpkin patches, festivals, Halloween events
ILLINOIS – Fall is in full swing and Chicagoland is packed with seasonal fun. From pumpkin patches and orchards to haunted houses and themed pop-ups, there are activities for every age to enjoy. Here’s a look at some of the…
Broadview leaders to address clashes at ICE facility, use of chemical agents
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Village leaders in Broadview will address the ongoing clashes between agents and protesters at the ICE processing facility on Tuesday. Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson and Police Chief Thomas Mills will join other local officials at 11 a.m….
Florida teen accused of faking his own abduction and then shooting himself in the leg to cover it up
A Florida teen has been accused of faking his own kidnapping and shooting himself in the leg to cover his tracks. Police launched an urgent search, involving helicopters, for 17-year-old Caden Speight on September 25, believing him to be the…