LINN COUNTY, IOWA – Authorities have charged a 47-year-old Marion man after he was allegedly caught inside a home during a burglary in eastern Iowa on Wednesday afternoon. Homeowner Confronts Suspect According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday to a reported burglary in the 3700 block of North Center…
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA – Police have arrested a 19-year-old Aplington man following a violent robbery at a Marshalltown park that left two people injured. Authorities say the suspect now faces multiple felony charges, including attempted murder. Robbery Turns Violent at Nicholson Ford Park The incident occurred Tuesday night at Nicholson Ford Park on Marion Street, where…
IOWA CITY, IOWA – A severe water main break struck downtown Iowa City Wednesday afternoon, leaving residents and businesses facing water outages, low pressure, and warnings about possible water discoloration. Water Division Confirms Major Break The City of Iowa City Water Division reported the break at 4:16 p.m., noting that it initially caused system-wide low…
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA – State investigators are examining the circumstances of a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday near Interstate 29 and North 16th Street in Council Bluffs. Incident Near Interstate 29 According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), multiple agencies were involved in a traffic stop when they encountered an armed individual….
MONROE CENTER, ILLINOIS – An early morning crash on Interstate 39 near Monroe Center ended with a Minnesota man under arrest for driving under the influence after his car crossed multiple lanes and landed in a cornfield. Wild Ride Across I-39 According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 4:59 a.m. Wednesday…
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS – A Bolingbrook man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after police say he secretly placed hidden cameras in the bathrooms of a Naperville gym. Discovery at Title Boxing Club The case began on March 22, when an employee at Title Boxing Club, located at 4003 Plainfield-Naperville Road, discovered small cameras…
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – Drivers in Central Illinois now have a safer and more efficient route as the long-awaited I-74 westbound to I-57 southbound interchange has officially reopened after years of major construction. The $250 million project marks a significant upgrade to one of the region’s busiest highway connections. A Long-Awaited Upgrade The interchange, which was…
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS – A tragic hit-and-run has devastated a family after 49-year-old Harold Schaedler was killed while out on his regular motorized bike ride in Cahokia Heights Saturday night. Routine Ride Turns Tragic According to his daughter, Sierra Meskil, Schaedler often went for evening rides along Illinois Route 157 near Foley Drive. On…
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS – A Rockford couple has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting near Maple Street and North Horsman Street on Saturday, August 23. Authorities say the suspects opened fire on a vehicle with two women and a child inside. Shots Fired in Broad Daylight Police say the shooting happened around…
BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The BG Singers, a community chorus that has been part of Buffalo Grove’s cultural fabric since 1995, will celebrate their 30th anniversary this September with a special concert series titled “Reprise: 30 Years of Song.” The performances take place at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road,…