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Vegas authorities investigating UNLV football player from Chicago's death

Las Vegas police Officer Robert Wicks said an investigation of Keeler's unexpected death remained open pending coroner and detective findings. Wicks said the call was initially handled as a medical call.

Vegas authorities investigating UNLV football player from Chicago's death
Chicagoland News

Fire causes $1.25m in damage at historic Illinois mansion

A fire at the historic Haley Mansion in Joliet caused $1.25 million in damage, authorities said.

Fire causes $1.25m in damage at historic Illinois mansion
Police

Richton Park settles lawsuit over boy's shooting for $12M

Amir was shot early on May 26, 2019, as members of the South Suburban Emergency Response Team were raiding his family’s Markham home, searching for his mother's boyfriend on drug possession charges.

Richton Park settles lawsuit over boy's shooting for $12M
Crime

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: January 15, 2023

Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.

Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: January 15, 2023
Crime

Illinois man gets 19 years in prison for enticing teen girl

The Crystal Lake man had been out of prison for about six weeks after serving time on a child pornography conviction when he met the girl on a social media app in 2020.

Illinois man gets 19 years in prison for enticing teen girl
Chicagoland News

Plane makes emergency road landing near Chicago, no injuries

The Beechcraft Bonanza plane landed on the right shoulder of southbound Interstate 355 near Bolingbrook around 2 p.m. CST, Illinois State Police said.

Plane makes emergency road landing near Chicago, no injuries
Chicagoland News

Sterigenics settling suits for $408M

Sterigenics announced Monday that a claims administrator will be appointed to distribute the money to as many as 870 people who had sued the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company.

Sterigenics settling suits for $408M
College Sports

Concordia University Chicago players sent to hospital after grueling workout

The Division III Cougars, who are 8-2, postponed games that were scheduled for Saturday and last Tuesday.

Concordia University Chicago players sent to hospital after grueling workout
Law

Illinois Supreme Court halts elimination of cash bail

The high court said in Saturday's order that the stay was needed to “maintain consistent pretrial procedures throughout Illinois” as the court prepares to hear arguments on the matter.

Illinois Supreme Court halts elimination of cash bail
Law

SAFE-T Act among 200 Illinois laws to debut in 2023

The SAFE-T Act isn't the only new law starting tomorrow in Illinois, there's a lot of new laws (surprise, surprise) ...

SAFE-T Act among 200 Illinois laws to debut in 2023