Two charged in drug-induced deaths
— February 20, 2025Two men have been charged in connection with separate drug-induced deaths in Rockford. Ricky McGowens, 46, and Matthew Alexander, 34, both of Rockford, have each been charged with drug-induced…
Two men have been charged in connection with separate drug-induced deaths in Rockford. Ricky McGowens, 46, and Matthew Alexander, 34, both of Rockford, have each been charged with drug-induced…
Rachel Aud Crowe, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, has been fired. Crowe, 51, of Glen Carbon, had served as U.S. attorney since 2022. From 2006-18, she was an…
A Woodridge man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Bryan Odwyer, 29, faces the Class 2 felony following an Illinois State Police investigation. On Sept. 10, State…
Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend 2023 at their Chicago home, allegedly by Karina’s husband. After more…
The petals seem to have already wilted on newly appointed GOP 26th State Senate hopeful Darby Hills’ Valentine’s Day roses. Hills, the Barrington Hills village trustee who on Feb….
The Archdiocese of Chicago will hold its 47th annual African American Heritage Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. Rev. Thulani Magwaza,…
The people of Ukraine have found friends in Rotarians. Rotary clubs have provided nearly $90 billion in support to the war-torn nation. “The response of our Rotarians around the world…
Tali Kogan wanted to do more than write a check when war broke out in her homeland. “I was born in Ukraine. When war broke out, I was heartbroken,” Kogan said. “I wanted to do…