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Governor, legislators respond to criminal killing wife after pretrial release | Illinois

(The Center Square) – On Friday, Julie Elguezabal was murdered by her husband, Winston Elguezabal, in Villa Park. Winston was out on pretrial release and wearing an electronic monitoring device, which notified police that he was close to his wife. But when officers got there minutes later, they found the couple dead. Some legislators say the […]

Rachel Catharine Siefker | Moss Funeral Home

Rachel Catharine Siefker, age 32, of Breese, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born January 23, 1992 in Little Rock, AR, a daughter of Craig and Catharine, nee Hempen, Siefker of Breese.   In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by her aunts and uncles, […]

CTA, Metra and Pace could be combined under new measure | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Democrat legislators have introduced the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act,  which would establish a new, fully integrated agency to deliver transit service throughout northeastern Illinois.  At a news conference, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said there will have to be changes made to the transit system to address a funding cliff and how to […]

Chicago police aim to reduce thefts and carjackings | Illinois

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Police Department says it has a strategy to address and prevent robberies. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said the plan focuses on four pillars: technology, focused missions, public engagement and accountability. ”We want to be proactive and not just reactive when these crimes occur,” Snelling said. The superintendent said […]

SEIU announces ‘unprecedented wage increases’ for park district workers | Illinois

(The Center Square) – The Service Employees International Union is touting a tentative five-year labor agreement with the Chicago Park District. A statement from SEIU Local 73 said the deal, pending ratification, includes unprecedented wage increases and improvements to working conditions. Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski said the SEIU and the Chicago Teachers Union are in […]

The Top Vacation Spots: Why Small Towns Should Be Your Next Destination

Every year, millions of people escape the hustle and bustle of big city life to visit serene, more relaxing environments. As much as globally recognized tourist sites are attractive, they can sometimes be marked by overcrowding, exorbitant prices, and a lack of authenticity in experiences. That’s why more and more people are turning their attention […]