Drought worsens across Chicagoland with possible heat records this weekend
CHICAGO – Chicagoland’s drought conditions continue to worsen after a week without rain, and hot weather in the days ahead will only add to the stress. What we know: The latest Midwest Drought Monitor map shows moderate drought expanding to…
Harris County, Texas – Arrest Made in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Jermarkus Johnson
Harris County, Texas – Arrest Made in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Jermarkus Johnson Harris County, Texas – Authorities have confirmed an arrest in connection with the September 22 fatal shooting that claimed the life of 29-year-old Jermarkus Johnson. Members…
Hate-related vandalism reported across Chicago neighborhood since June
CHICAGO – Chicago police are investigating a series of antisemitic stickers and graffiti reported across the Hyde Park neighborhood since June. What we know: Chicago PD said unknown individuals have placed antisemitic messages on several pieces of property, including stop…
Peoria, Illinois – Community Grieves the Tragic Death of Keyon Schmitt Harmon
Peoria, Illinois – Community Grieves the Tragic Death of Keyon Schmitt Harmon Peoria, Illinois – The community is mourning the devastating loss of 15-year-old Keyon Schmitt Harmon, whose life was cut short in a tragic shooting on Wednesday morning. The…
Glasgow, Scotland – Community Mourns the Loss of Tom Meikle in Fatal M77 Crash
Glasgow, Scotland – Community Mourns the Loss of Tom Meikle in Fatal M77 Crash Glasgow, Scotland – Authorities have identified the man who tragically lost his life in a fatal crash on the M77 as 61-year-old Tom Meikle, a resident…
Glendale, Wisconsin – Community Grieves After Fatal Shooting of Kamonti McFarlane
Glendale, Wisconsin – Community Grieves After Fatal Shooting of Kamonti McFarlane Glendale, Wisconsin – A neighborhood in Glendale is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Kamonti McFarlane, 45, who died Wednesday morning from injuries sustained in a late-night shooting on Shasta…
Chicago drive-by shooting leaves man critically wounded on NW Side
CHICAGO – A man was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night in the Cragin neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side. What we know: The 30-year-old was outside just before 9 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside…
Chicago weather: Record heat possible this weekend
CHICAGO – Unseasonably-warm to downright-hot weather is on the way through the weekend. Chicago weather forecast What to expect: Today will be the 23rd straight day with above-normal temperatures. Highs will reach the mid 80s under mostly sunny skies this…
Texas mom pleads with Scottish authorities to deport her ‘brainwashed’ daughter home
A Texas mom has begged authorities in Scotland to deport her “brainwashed” daughter back to the States. Melba Whitehead says her daughter, Kaura Taylor, was lured away from Dallas to join a “cult” named the Kingdom of Kubala, whose leader…
What time is the Chicago Cubs first pitch? What to know about Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Game 3
It’s now or never for the Chicago Cubs. Either they take their Wild Card series, and set up a best-of-five NL Central playoff grudge match with the Milwaukee Brewers, or they fall to the Padres, evoke memories of 1984 and…