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Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder in Frankfort Toddler’s Death
Article Summary: A 40-year-old Frankfort woman has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of her…
Woman Killed, Man Wounded in Lockport Township Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Article Summary: A 31-year-old woman was killed and an adult man was wounded in a shooting outside a home in…
Fire Destroys Frankfort Home on Rosewood Court; Two Displaced
Article Summary: A two-story home in the 20000 block of Rosewood Court was destroyed by fire Aug. 11, and two…
Eight Masked Offenders Rob Peotone Travel Center, Damage Gaming Machines
Article Summary: Eight masked offenders entered the Peotone Travel Center early in the morning, damaged six video gaming machines and…
Lightning Strike Ignites Frankfort House Fire; Juvenile Occupant Escapes Unhurt
Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District says a lightning strike to a chimney caused a house fire on the…
Monee Gaming Machine Burglary Spurs Flock Alert, Peotone Response
Article Summary: Three masked offenders broke into gaming machines at a Monee convenience store while it was open with employees…
Kitchen Fire Contained at Manhattan Rosati’s, No Injuries Reported
Article Summary: Firefighters contained a small kitchen fire at the Rosati’s restaurant at 530 W. North St. in Manhattan on…
Crews Battle Barn Fire in Monee; No Injuries, All Livestock Safe
Article Summary: The Monee Fire Protection District responded to a working barn fire in which crews deployed two hose lines…
Man Charged With Traveling to Meet a Child After New Lenox Walmart Confrontation
Article Summary: A man has been charged with traveling to meet a child and grooming, both felonies, after New Lenox…
Indiana Man Faces Federal Indictment, Potential Death Penalty for Momence Bar Owner’s Murder
Article Summary: State prosecutors have officially transferred the first-degree murder case against Julius Burkes to the U.S. Department of Justice.…
Illinois State Police Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Bradley
Article Summary: The Illinois State Police is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred after Bradley Police officers encountered an…
Fire Department Responds to Monee Car Fire
Monee firefighters responded to a car fire on Manhattan-Monee Road April 10th. No injuries were reported.