Feds: CPS special ed teacher sold ammo, gun accessories to felon
A Chicago Public Schools special education teacher had a side gig, according to the feds—dealing ammunition and firearms accessories on the South Side. Brent Turpin, who taught at Kershaw Elementary...
View ArticleADVANCE DAYBOOK FOR THURSDAY, 08-31-17
THURSDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS* 8 a.m. — (NAPERVILLE) Mayor Steve Chino hosts meeting to discuss community efforts to respond to the Hurricane Harvey disaster in Texas. Municipal Center, Council...
View ArticleMan, woman, teen wounded in separate shootings in Waukegan
(WAUKEGAN) Three people were wounded, one seriously, in separate shootings within two days this week in north suburban Waukegan. The first two shootings happened within an hour of each other early...
View ArticleMushrooms, pot, LSD, codeine and $90K found during apartment search
(LIBERTYVILLE) A north suburban man was arrested after a search of his apartment turned up a cornucopia of drugs and more than $90,000 in cash. Patrick Stuart Skinner, 23, faces six drug-related...
View ArticleBoth drivers charged with DUI in west suburban crash
Both drivers involved in a crash Sunday in west suburban Oakbrook Terrace have been charged with DUI, but only one with a felony. The two-vehicle crash happened on Roosevelt Road in the western suburb,...
View ArticleUPDATE: Feds: CPS special ed teacher sold ammo, gun accessories to felon
UPDATES WITH STATEMENT FROM CPS A Chicago Public Schools special education teacher had a side gig, according to the feds—dealing ammunition and firearms accessories on the South Side. Brent Turpin,...
View ArticleUPDATE: Woman missing for 2 weeks from Albany Park found
UPDATES WITH WOMAN FOUND A 60-year-old woman missing for nearly two weeks from Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side has been found. Ngan Nguyen was last seen about 10 a.m. Aug. 14 at her home...
View Article2 charged when heroin seized during Cary traffic stop
(CARY) Two people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday in northwest suburban Cary turned up about $300 worth of heroin. Sheriff’s deputies stopped a speeding gray Cadillac near Three...
View ArticleUPDATE: 2 charged when heroin seized during Cary traffic stop
UPDATES WITH MUGSHOTS (CARY) Two people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop Tuesday in northwest suburban Cary turned up about $300 worth of heroin. Sheriff’s deputies stopped a speeding gray...
View ArticleADVANCE DAYBOOK FOR FRIDAY, 09-01-17
FRIDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS* 9:30 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Eid Al-Adha Expo, hosted by Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact:...
View ArticlePolice: Two men shot to death in Lawndale
Two men were shot to death Thursday afternoon in the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side, according to Chicago Police. The men, both in their 20s, were shot about 3:20 p.m. in the 1400 block of...
View ArticleFirst two human West Nile cases in Lake County bring state total to 16
(LAKE COUNTY) The first two human cases of West Nile virus this year in Lake County bring the state’s total to 16, according to health officials. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health...
View ArticleMan charged with posing as ride-sharing driver to steal debit cards
A 49-year-old man has been charged with posing as a ride-sharing driver and stealing passengers’ debit cards to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Gabriel Jackson, of the Lincoln Park...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police: Two men shot to death in Lawndale
UPDATES WITH AGE Two men were shot to death Thursday afternoon in the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side, according to Chicago Police. The men were shot about 3:20 p.m. in the 1400 block of...
View ArticlePolice-involved shooting reported in West Garfield Park
A police-involved shooting was reported Thursday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago Police. The shooting happened in the 4200 block of West Madison, police spokesman...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police-involved shooting reported in West Garfield Park
UPDATES WITH CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT A police-involved shooting was reported Thursday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago Police. The shooting happened in...
View ArticleMan, 37, shot in West Pullman
A 37-year-old man was shot Thursday evening in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side. He was shot in his face just after 5 p.m. in the 12300 block of South Emerald and taken to Roseland...
View ArticleTraffic control aide injured when hand struck by CTA bus in Lake View
A city traffic control aide was hospitalized Friday afternoon after a CTA bus struck their hand in the Lake View neighborhood on the North Side. They was directing traffic about 1:15 p.m. at the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man charged in West Garfield Park shooting witnessed by CPD officers
UPDATES NEXT COURT DATE Several felony weapons charges have been filed against a West Side man after Chicago Police officers allegedly witnessed a West Garfield Park neighborhood shooting Thursday...
View ArticlePerson wounded in Austin shooting
A person was shot Friday afternoon in the West Side Austin neighborhood. A male, whose age was unknown, was shot in the hand about 3:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of West Iowa, according to Chicago Police....
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