(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow people sentenced to life in prison in Illinois to be eligible to seek parole after serving 25 years. State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, announced House Bill 2045, which would allow a person serving a life sentence to become eligible for parole. The bill says […]
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‘Male friend’ charged with murder for allegedly strangling woman to death in her apartment in Zion
Police say a male friend of a woman has been charged with murder after he allegedly strangled her, leaving her dead for days before a family member found her in Zion. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire-Rescue Department responded around 11:08 a.m. Monday to the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue. Zion Police Department Detective […]
Weather service warns about second round of snow expected in Chicago area
The National Weather Service says that a second round of snow of a couple of inches is possible in the Chicagoland area Saturday evening into Sunday. A hazardous weather outlook was issued for portions of north-central and northeast Illinois early Saturday morning. The outlook covers Lake, McHenry, Cook, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
Lake and McHenry counties see highest snowfall in Chicago area; almost 10 inches reported in Woodstock
The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals following the winter storm in Lake and McHenry counties, with Woodstock reporting almost 10 inches of snowfall. A winter storm watch was issued Wednesday morning for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) later upgraded the four counties to a winter weather advisory. […]
NWS issues winter storm watch for parts of Chicagoland area ahead of ‘multifaceted storm system’
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of the Chicagoland area in anticipation of possibly more than six inches of snow and high winds Friday. A winter storm watch is in effect for Kane, Cook, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois, Ford and Will counties. The National Weather Service […]
Weather service says ‘multifaceted storm’ could bring over 6 inches of snow to northern Illinois
The National Weather Service says a “multifaceted storm system” is expected later this week and the potential exists for over six inches of snow in northern Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that the system will move into the region late Thursday night through Friday. A dry cold front is shifting into the […]
NWS monitoring ‘strong storm system’ that could bring accumulating snow in northern Illinois
The National Weather Service says they are monitoring a “strong storm system” moving into the northern Illinois area later this week that could bring snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday that the system will move into the region Thursday night and Friday. The potential for winter weather impacts “is increasing,” particularly across northern […]
Woman charged in connection with armed robbery where suspects fired pellet gun at victims in Wonder Lake
A woman is the third suspect charged in connection with a robbery where at least one suspect robbed a victim in the parking lot of a Wonder Lake pizza restaurant. The incident happened at Napoli’s Pizza, located at 7613 Howe Road in Wonder Lake, around 6:35 p.m. on January 18. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office […]
Weather service says ‘robust storm system’ moving into Chicago area bringing heavy rain, high winds
The National Weather Service is warning of possible flooding as a “robust storm system” bringing heavy rain and high winds are expected Monday in the Chicagoland area. The storm system will impact the area beginning Sunday evening and continue into Monday. Widespread rain across parts of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana will become heavy at […]