An Aurora man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his ex-wife in Oswego, the Oswego Police Department said on Thursday. At around 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, police were dispatched to a home in the 400 block of Valentine Way in Oswego after a caller had reported that he believed his wife was in danger after he said he observed, via home … [Read more...] about Aurora man charged with first-degree murder in connection with death of his ex-wife in Oswego
Junaid Ahmed and Neil Khot take on fellow Democrat Melissa Bean in new ads for Illinois’ 8th District
Dueling commercials by two well-funded Democratic candidates in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District race are taking aim at former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, with both ads calling her “Wall Street’s favorite Democrat.” In an election season when Democrats nationally are campaigning to make life more affordable for average citizens and to take on monied interests, the commercials … [Read more...] about Junaid Ahmed and Neil Khot take on fellow Democrat Melissa Bean in new ads for Illinois’ 8th District
Michigan City man gets 70 years for killing roommate in Gary apartment
A Michigan City man was sentenced to 70 years Thursday for beating his roommate to death with a sledgehammer at the Willows apartments in Gary. Judge Samuel Cappas sentenced Jeremy Worley, 50, to 64 years for murder and an agreed 6-year term for a habitual offender enhancement. A jury convicted him in November for the Feb. 4 or Feb. 5, 2024, death of Deon Perry, 60, of Gary. He … [Read more...] about Michigan City man gets 70 years for killing roommate in Gary apartment
Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president’s border czar said Thursday, noting he has “zero tolerance” for protesters who assault federal officers or impede the ongoing Twin Cities operation. Tom Homan addressed reporters for the first time since … [Read more...] about Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
Rezoning for potential data center rejected by Yorkville commission, City Council vote planned for February
As the planned data center footprint in Yorkville continues to grow, a request to rezone a portion of land so it could one day host a data center failed to secure a positive recommendation from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission in January, but a future City Council vote could still move the matter forward at a later date. The proposal brought to the commission — by Matt … [Read more...] about Rezoning for potential data center rejected by Yorkville commission, City Council vote planned for February