BROOKLINE, Mass. — Police intensified their search Wednesday for a suspect in the killing of professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two days after he was shot to death at his home outside Boston. Loureiro, a 47-year-old physicist and fusion scientist, was killed Monday night at his apartment in Brookline, Massachusetts. He died at a local … [Read more...] about Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect
Tinley Park appoints Frederick Melean police commander, after predecessor arrested
The Tinley Park Village Board swore in Frederick Melean, a retired Chicago deputy police chief, as village police commander Tuesday after the previous commander, Patrick St. John, resigned and was charged with domestic battery and violating an order of protection. Melean begins the position Jan. 5, and he said Tuesday he looks forward to gaining trust and establishing … [Read more...] about Tinley Park appoints Frederick Melean police commander, after predecessor arrested
President Donald Trump keeping 300 Illinois National Guard troops federalized until April despite no missions
The 300 Illinois National Guard troops under Republican President Donald Trump’s control since early October — despite Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s objections — will remain federalized until mid-April, even though the Guard members have carried out no significant operational missions and have spent most of their time stationed at a northern Illinois base. A spokesperson for … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump keeping 300 Illinois National Guard troops federalized until April despite no missions
Dozens of Waukegan students given chance to Shop With a Cop
Emma Enrique is a McCall Elementary School fourth grader who had the chance to go on a Christmas shopping spree with Waukegan police officer Berenice Ventura over the weekend, with the opportunity to buy $100 in toys or games for herself. But Emma saw a different opportunity. She went Christmas shopping for her three brothers and her sister. “This year, we’re not going to be … [Read more...] about Dozens of Waukegan students given chance to Shop With a Cop
Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s proposed ethics reform package again sees delays
Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s proposed campaign financing ethics reform package, which was held for weeks but recently starting moving through the approval process again, has been further delayed. Under the current proposal, Aurora would cap at $1,500 per year donations made to candidates running for city office from those doing business with the city. It would also expand … [Read more...] about Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s proposed ethics reform package again sees delays