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Maywood teen charged for leading police on 132 mph chase

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

CHICAGO -- A Maywood teenager allegedly led police on a high-speed chase for nearly 20 minutes before being taken into custody early Wednesday morning.According to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, the Villa Park Police Department attempted to pull over a reportedly stolen 2013 Hyundai Genesis near North Avenue and Route 83 just before 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Man dies after being found shot multiple times in alley on West Side When officers attempted to perform a traffic stop, the driver fled going upwards of 104 mph on North Avenue. The Villa Park PD followed the driver onto I-355 where they allegedly reached speeds of 132 mph.The 18 minute pursuit continued to Schaumburg, back to Villa Park, and eventually ending when the driver crashed into a parked car on the 500 block of Vallette Street in Elmhurst. The driver attempted to flee on foot, but officers were able to take the suspect into custody a short time later.The driver was later identified as a 17-year-old from M...

Tim Anderson has his suspension reduced by MLB

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

NEW YORK — Nearly two weeks after his fight in a game against the Guardians in Cleveland, Tim Anderson found out the verdict on his appeal of a lengthy suspension.In the end, he got a minor reduction. On Thursday afternoon, Major League Baseball announced that Anderson's suspension has been reduced one game, and he will now have to sit out five games after throwing punches with Cleveland's Jose Ramirez at Progressive Field on August 5.It's unknown if the fine he received in the fight was either reduced or rescinded.Anderson will begin serving the suspension on Friday when the White Sox travel to Colorado to face the Rockies for a three-game series. The shortstop would be scheduled to return to the team on Wednesday for the third and final game of a series with the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field. The much-replayed fight was not the best of moments for Anderson in what has been a difficult season for the two-time All-Star. After each took offense to the other when Ramirez slid into...

9-year-old bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by truck in Aurora

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

AURORA, Ill. — A 9-year-old bicyclist was injured Wednesday night when a Chevy truck hit him in Aurora, police said Thursday. The driver was traveling westbound on E. New York St. near Kautz Rd. when the collision occurred. Video shows armored vehicle robbery at Lansing Chase Bank ATM Emergency crews responded around 5:45 p.m. and transported the juvenile to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries, police added. Members of the Aurora Emergency Management Agency. The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Division is conducting a crash investigation. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesAnyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Division at (630) 256-5330.

8-year-old killed by school bus, Kansas dad says daughter 'loved school, loved everyone'

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas father is speaking out after he says a school bus driver struck and killed his 8-year-old daughter on Wednesday morning.Jasper Harper says his daughter, Harmoney Harper, and his oldest son had walked outside to wait for their bus when she was fatally struck. According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, the two were waiting outside when a Derby Public School bus – not the one they were waiting for – hit Harmoney around 7:20 a.m. after she walked between two cars. She died at the scene. How EMS personnel handles grief "My wife said she heard my son screaming for his sister, and she came outside," recalled Jasper Harper. "I got woke up to 'I need you now.' I got dressed. Before I made it to the front door, I had heard, 'Call 911, my daughter's dead.'" He believes speed may have played a factor in the accident, which happened in the 3300 block of E. Locust, just west of 47th Street South and Kansas Highway 15."My daughter wasn't crossing 47t...

Ex-wife of Florida Microsoft executive charged with his murder: police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – The ex-wife of a Florida Microsoft executive who died in an ambush shooting last year has been charged in connection to his death. On Thursday, the Jacksonville Beach Sheriff's Office and Florida State Attorney's Office announced that Shanna Gardner-Fernandez had been indicted by a grand jury on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, solicitation to commit first degree murder and child abuse in connection to the shooting death of Jared Bridegan. Maui fire death toll continues to climb, few bodies identified On Feb. 16, 2022, Bridegan was shot several times when he exited his SUV to remove a tire from the road in Jacksonville Beach. His toddler-aged daughter was sitting in the back seat. She was not hurt during the incident. Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft executive, was shot several times after leaving his car to remove a tire from the road in Feb. 2022. (Image provided by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department)Ga...

Video shows armored vehicle robbery at Lansing Chase Bank ATM

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

LANSING, Ill. — Video released Thursday shows the moment an armored vehicle was robbed at a Chase Bank ATM in Lansing.FBI officials said three armed, thin male suspects approached a person who was accessing the ATM outside the Chase Bank at 16767 Torrence Avenue on Wednesday. There, the group verbally demanded money from the ATM with guns displayed. Teen, 15, struck by disengaged wheel from semi in NW Indiana : ISP The FBI described one suspect as wearing black pants, a black hoodie, white tennis shoes, and black gloves. The second suspect was described as wearing black pants, a green hoodie, a backpack, gloves, and white tennis shoes. A third suspect as wearing black pants, a gray hoodie, tennis shoes, black gloves, and a black mask.No injuries were reported from the robbery and the suspects are considered still at large.Anyone with information that can aid the FBI in their investigation of this robbery can report tips at 312-421-6700, or online at tips.fbi.gov

Amber Alert: Missing 2-year-old found

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

BEAUMONT, Texas (KXAN) -- An Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old was discontinued Thursday.The updated notice stated the 2-year-old was found.

Brooklyn man sentenced to 8 years on drug charge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Brooklyn man has been sentenced on a charge of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office. Isaiah Whitehurst, 40, faces eight years in state prison plus three years-post release supervision. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Whitehurst was arrested back in December following an extensive police investigation in Northumberland. Upon executing a search warrant, officers found Whitehurst to be in possession of over 200 grams of cocaine and $4,285 in drug sale money at a residence in Gansevoort. "Defendant Whitehurst is from New York City, but had friends in the Northern Saratoga/Glens Falls area. He would connect with these friends and sell drugs to area addicts, preying on their addiction," said Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. "Little did the defendant know that the Saratoga County Sheriff's Narcotics ...

Folk music series coming to Glens Falls, Salem

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library is introducing the North Country to Scottish folk tunes, hot jazz, and more, with a trio of concerts coming to Glens Falls and Salem this fall. The Live! Folklife Concert series kicks off this September. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year's season features performances in Warren and Washington counties. Each band will play at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St. in the city of Glens Falls; and the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway in the town of Salem. This year's lineup includes:CantripScottish border pipes, fiddle, guitar and vocals from an energetic quartetThursday, Sept. 7 (Glens Falls) and Friday, Sept. 8 (Salem)Both shows start at 7 p.m.Heron ValleyScottish and Irish group with fiddle, keys, guitar, bagpipes, bass and vocalsThursday, Sept. 21 (Glens Falls) and Friday, Sept. 22 (Salem)Both shows start at 7 p.m.Maire Ni Chathasaigh...

Little Italy StreetFest to return to Schenectady

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:33:49 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An annual Schenectady tradition is returning for its 18th year! Made possible by The Little Italy Business Association, the Little Italy StreetFest is a day of festivities that includes live music, shopping, food, and more! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The event will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 9. There will be over 20 vendors, and visitors can stop by the Italian Culture Tent to learn about Italian heritage. Each year the Little Italy business community chooses a King and Queen to crown, recognizing their commitment and service to the city of Schenectady. Taylor Rao and Jack Carpenter from Two Button Deep have been selected. A ceremony will take place during the festival. There will be three acts on the Main Stage. Grand Central Station will perform from noon to 2 p.m. The Rogues will perform from 2 to 5 p.m., and the Mia Scirocco Trio will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. There will...