This weekend, Chicago’s Near West Side may see a flurry of flashing lights and police presence as the Chicago Police Department ramps up its efforts to curb impaired driving through a DUI Saturation Patrol. According to a recent press release , this operation is set to unfold from Friday, November 8, 2024, starting at 6 p.m., until the early hours of Saturday, reaching its conclusion at 2 a.m. In an effort to increase road safety and minimize accidents related to alcohol and reckless driving, the patrol’s vigilance will not just stop at hunting for signs of DUI – it will...

Attention all homeowners’ association folks in Kendall County: your calendar has a new entry for Thursday, November 14, time-stamped for 6:45 pm. The County Board Room at the Kendall County Office Building on West Fox Street in Yorkville will open its doors for a training session, and here’s the kicker—it’s on the house, no charge, according to the Kendall County . This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill gathering. We’re talking about heavy-hitters like Anthony Bryant from WBK Engineering, ready to spill the beans on stormwater infrastructure maintenance. Brian Holdiman of the Kendall County Planning, Building and Zoning Department will be there...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has issued a cautionary note to drivers as we enter what is traditionally the peak season for deer-related traffic mishaps. A recent news release highlighted the uptick in vehicular confrontations with deer, particularly during the months of October through December—a period which accounts for nearly half of all such incidents. Statistical data provided by the Patrol paints a somber picture: since 2019, Ohio’s roads have been the stage for 109,507 deer-involved collisions. Fatalities are fortunately rare, with 44 crashes leading to 45 deaths within that same time frame. To more actively guard yourself against becoming...

A man was shot in the Shaw neighborhood last night, according to St. Louis police. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m., as reported by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department , and the victim, a 27-year-old man, claims he was at an acquaintance’s home near McRee or Shaw and I-44 when the shooting took place. The victim told officers he heard a gunshot and went outside to load up his car, despite the apparent danger, it was then that he heard another gunshot and subsequently felt pain in his arm, realizing he had been hit. He sought private transportation...

Early this morning, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a blaze in a two-story four-plex on 2715 S Alsace Avenue in the West Adams district, with flames visible on the second floor upon their arrival. The incident, logged as INC#0366, was reported via the LAFD Alert system at 07:08 AM. Firefighters adopted an offensive strategy to control the conflagration that had taken hold of the building. The LAFD announced the knockdown of the fire at 07:23 AM, with a team of 32 firefighters extinguishing the flames within a span of 15 minutes. A patient was discovered in a vehicle adjacent...

Miami-Dade County will hold its Pine Rocklands Conservation Week next week, from Monday through Friday, emphasizing the region’s focus on protecting its diverse ecosystems. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed the event, noting the community’s commitment to sustainable growth and environmental health. “By protecting and expanding these unique forests, we can actively combat the urban heat-island effect, helping to reduce air pollution and prevent heat-related illnesses,” Mayor Levine Cava told Miami-Dade County news in a statement. During this conservation week, residents and interested individuals can follow and explore the pine rockland ecosystem through various social media platforms. The community...

Two men were arrested in connection with the illegal operation of a chop shop, as confirmed by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests came after a property was raided on Melodywood Drive in the Airport Area as part of an auto theft investigation. According to a report by Action News 5 , the residence in question yielded not only a Dodge Challenger, reported stolen in October, but also a collection of various car parts and tools. During the search operation on Tuesday, Homer Davis, aged 21, was apprehended by the detectives at the scene. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office...

The community within McKinley Park and surrounding areas is on alert as Chicago Police Department actively seeks a suspect in connection to a recent homicide. The incident unfolded in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood, turning a stretch of the 3800 block of S. Damen Ave into a crime scene on the morning of October 13, 2024. According to a community alert issued by the CPD, Tony Hernandez is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a woman, found deceased in her parked car after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Reports say a domestic dispute precipitated the tragic event. Hernandez is...

A routine patrol in Santa Rosa led to the arrest of a San Francisco man, whose parked vehicle caught the attention of local police last night. The Santa Rosa Police Department reported that the suspicious vehicle, spotted in the 1400 block of Santa Rosa Ave, was found to possess stolen license plates, prompting further investigation. The occupant, 39-year-old Michael James Coe, became the subject of a search which uncovered a cache of contraband. According to the official social media post by the Santa Rosa Police , a loaded 45-caliber Desert Eagle semi-automatic handgun was discovered inside Coe’s vehicle. Upon searching,...