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Court news: Man charged with running over woman; new charges in Jimmijion Bailey case

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Chicago Heights man charged with running over woman in parking lot A Chicago Heights man is charged with running over his estranged wife. Maurice Spencer, 39, is charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated, criminal recklessness and three misdemeanors. He is in custody, held on a $5,000 cash bond. Schererville Police responded on … [Read more...] about Court news: Man charged with running over woman; new charges in Jimmijion Bailey case

Lake Bluff resident Wendell “Wendy” MIller, a founder of the Chicago Marathon, dies at 92

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Wendell “Wendy” Miller, a Lake Bluff resident who helped found the Chicago Marathon and played a crucial role in its early development, has died. He was 92. “He was a pioneer,” said current Chicago Marathon race director Carey Pinkowski. “When he started, marathon running was thought of as an extreme sport, but he was encouraging people to come out, get active, and run. He was … [Read more...] about Lake Bluff resident Wendell “Wendy” MIller, a founder of the Chicago Marathon, dies at 92

Chicago’s busy roads make for dangerous truck accidents

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Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Chicago’s status as the country’s largest inland shipping hub drives high volumes of commercial truck traffic on major expressways. Its major intermodal yards and constant freight activity has increased the risk of serious truck-related accidents, especially on highways such as Interstates 90, 94, 55, and 294. This can make things … [Read more...] about Chicago’s busy roads make for dangerous truck accidents