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Mohammed Almaru was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 for the killing of his daughter, Mia Maro at the family home in the block of 7800 West 167th Place in Tinley Park on May 1, 2024. The daughter had crashed the family car one week prior. Muhammed Almaru found guilty of daughter Mia Maro's murder weeks before high school graduation in Tinley Park, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago Tinley Park man guilty of first-degree murder in 17-year-old daughter's death  - WGN News Muhammed Almaru found guilty of daughter Mia Maro's murder weeks before high school graduation in Tinley Park, Illinois - ABC7 Chicago BACKGROUND Mohammed Almaru, of Tinley Park, charged with murder of 17-year-old daughter, Mia Maro - CBS Chicago ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Additional fencing is going up Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after there was a breach in the temporary fencing at Union Park near Washington Boulevard and Ashland Avenue in Chicago Monday afternoon. Report of four people arrested Monday. The street closure area for DNC Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 includes Delaware Pl from State to Rush, Rush from Delaware Pl to Walton, Walton from State to Rush, and State from Delaware to Walton. ABC 7 Chicago reported peaceful protesters of the Poor People’s Army were diverted from their planned March Monday.  A Poor People’s Army March occurred at the 2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.  Chicago protests DNC: Crews add new fencing around United Center after breach during protest at Democratic National Convention - ABC7 Chicago Afternoon images of protest scenes at the Democratic National Convention 2024 in Chicago from Monday afternoon August 19, 2024  -- ChicagoMediaScanner.com BACKGROUND Poor People's Army Facebook  - Poor

Links to X accounts known to be on the scene near the Democratic National Convention 2024 in Chicago ... Timcast News (@TimcastNews) / X Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) / X  (The Blaze correspondent) Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) / X Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) / X Nancy Loo (@NancyLoo) / X Cameron Joseph (@cam_joseph) / X Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) / X Chicago Contrarian (@ChicagoContrar1) / X Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) / X See also ... DNC Chicago - Search / X Democratic National Convention 2024 - Search / X DNC Chicago protest - Search / X "The DNC" - Search / X "United Center" - Search / X ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Links to images of protesters near the Democratic National Convention 2024 in Chicago. By 4:40 PM CDT protesters had removed a yellow US Secret Service sign and breached a security fence around the designated DNC area.  By 5:00 p.m. at least four protesters were arrested. X links ... Savanah Hernandez on X: "4 protestors have been arrested outside of the DNC. An ANTIFA member immediately breaks down the gate as another protestor shouts “we can save her” referring to one of the arrested protesters. The police immediately come and shut down the protestors Nancy Loo on X: "UPDATE: This is as close to United Center and #DNC2024 that the Coalition March could get. Thousands marching back to Union Park now. CPD in riot gear were standing by. #dncprotest #Chicago @NewsNation Savanah Hernandez on X: "There is currently a standoff happening between the Pro-Palestinian protestors who are trying to break into the DNC and the police officers who are trying to stop them Savanah Herna

Phil Donahue died at the age of 88 at his home in Upper East Side of Manhattan Monday, August 18, 2024.  He died after a long illness. Phil Donahue, talk show host pioneer and husband of Marlo Thomas, dies at 88  - NBC Phil Donahue, influential TV talk show host, dead at 88 - ABC News Phil Donahue, daytime talk show pioneer, dies at age 88 - CBS Chicago Phil Donahue Was the First TV Host to Feature Someone with AIDS — All About the Late Star’s Groundbreaking Moment  - People Phil Donahue Dead: Oprah Winfrey, Sally Jessy Raphael Pay Tribute  The Hollywood Reporter ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez and some fellow city council members have expressed concerns about potential unrest with outside agitators arriving Chicago. Lopez said, "All I have to think about are the 2020 riots that happened after the murder of George Floyd. Our police department was caught completely off guard by the organized chaos that descended upon our city." Lopez believes the potential for chaos is exponential worse than it was at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. "They let them destroy the buildings and steal whatever they wanted," said Chicago resident Angel Ramos. The Democratic National Convention runs August 19-22, 2024. Chicago Braces for 'Outside Agitators', Potential Chaos During Democratic National Convention - YouTube  - CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network) Home - Democratic National Convention ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

NFL pre-season game Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals is  FOX 32 Chicago 12 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024. How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals: TV channel, live stream info, start time | FOX 32 Chicago Live News Stream: Watch FOX 32 Chicago Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals preseason - Google Search 2024 SEASON SCHEDULE Sun., Sept. 8 Tennessee Titans FOX 12 p.m. Sun., Sept. 15 at Houston Texans NBC 7:20 p.m. Sun., Sept. 22 at Indianapolis Colts CBS 12 p.m. Sun., Sept. 29 Los Angeles Rams FOX 12 p.m. Sun., Oct. 6 Carolina Panthers FOX 12 p.m. Sun., Oct. 13 Jacksonville Jaguars^ NFLN 8:30 a.m. BYE Sun., Oct. 27 at Washington Commanders CBS 12 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3 at Arizona Cardinals CBS 3:05 p.m. Sun., Nov. 10 New England Patriots FOX 12 p.m. Sun., Nov. 17 Green Bay Packers FOX 12 p.m. Sun., Nov. 24 Minnesota Vikings FOX 12 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 28 at Detroit Lions CBS 11:30 a.m. Sun., Dec. 8 at San Francisco 49ers FOX 3:25 p.m. Mon., Dec. 16 at Minnesota Vikings ABC/ESPN 7 p

Ground breaking anticipated 2025 for Westfield Old Orchard with a re-development that will place residential units above retail units that will replace retail only structures. The first phase of the development will include building nearly 400 luxury apartments and street-level retail, as well as a park and event space that will give Westfield Old Orchard the ability to host local events, concerts, farmers’ markets, and festivals. Phase I – The demolition of the existing retail space at the northwest corner of the shopping center (4963 Old Orchard Center and 4999 Old Orchard Center, Building J) and the construction of a 5- and 7-story mixed-use building in separate masses connected by multiple bridges and common areas, that will contain retail and restaurant uses and up to 425 multifamily residential units, and residential amenity space; reconfigured internal driveways; and a new outdoor common area event space; Phase II – The demolition of the existing retail space to the east of Phas

CPD warned the public of three armed robberies reported on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, one occurring around 1:30 a.m. and two occurring just before midnight in the Chinatown neighborhood. Armed Robberies 009th District (Deering) Alert #P24-1 August 16 About the Crime: This alert gives notice to Citizens in the 009th District (Deering) of recent Armed Robberies during the month of August. In these incidents, one to three offenders armed with handguns approach victims on the street and announce a Robbery. The offenders take the Victim's personal property and cash fleeing the scene in a Silver Kia Sportage with Texas Dealer Plate "TCV5044." These incidents have occurred in the general geographical locations listed below: Incident locations and times: • 2300 Block of South Wentworth Avenue on August 11, 2024 at 1:25AM. • 2200 Block of South Wentworth Avenue on August 11, 2024 at 11:53PM. • 300 Block of West 23rd Street on August 11, 2024 at 11:56PM. W 23rd St & S Wentworth Ave

The shuttered South Loop strip club at 750 South Clinton Street Chicago was burglarized around 4 AM Friday, August 16, 2024. Property damage was discovered, but initially stolen property was not indicated. There are four young male adult suspects. The burglary occurred four days after four males were shot around 3:30 AM Monday, August 12, 2024. Burglars break into shuttered Chicago strip club days after mass shooting - CBS Chicago South Loop strip club broken into days after 4 wounded in shooting | FOX 32 Chicago Chicago investigating break-in at Deja Vu Showgirls club on Clinton Street in South Loop that closed after shooting - ABC7 Chicago Multiple people shot at Deja Vu Showgirls on Clinton St Chicago  - Chicago Media Scanner ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

A group of pro-Palestinian activists planning a series of protest marches during the Democratic National Convention gained the ability to set up a stage, sound systems, and portable toilets in a park near the United Center, after they were previously not permitted to establish these amenities as part of the rallies and marches during the convention.  A hearing was canceled when the Coalition to March on the DNC was granted permits to march from Union Park to Park 578 and back during the convention, and on Friday, August 16, 2024, the City of Chicago permitted organizers to setup stages or platforms, sound equipment, and portable toilets. DNC protest group wins fight to erect stage, sound systems, portable toilets during rally and march - CBS Chicago Chicago DNC 2024: Emergency hearing canceled after city, groups reach agreement for Democratic National Convention protest rules - ABC7 Chicago Coalition and U.S. Palestinian Community Network announce victory for DNC protests | FOX 32 Chi

The Arlington Heights Police Department announced Friday, August 16, 2024, the conclusion of a police investigation of concern regarding health, welfare and safety of students at Westgate Elementary School, and the arrest of former Westgate Elementary School Nurse Tory Eitz, who was fired by Arlington Heights School District 25 in May 2024. CHARGES Tory E. Eitz, age 48 years old, of the block of 300 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights One count Official Misconduct – Class 3 Felony 720 ILCS 5/33-3 (a) Five counts Forgery – Class 3 Felony 720 ILCS 5/17-3 (a) Seven counts Endangering the Life or Health of a Child – Class A Misdemeanor 720 ILCS 5/12c-5 (a) (1) The next scheduled court date for Tory E. Eitz is Monday, August 19, 2024 in Room 108, Cook County 3rd Municipal District Courthouse. Arlington Heights Westgate School Nurse Arrested After Investigation Involving Fentanyl, Drug Swapping – Cardinal News Former Arlington Heights school nurse arrested for misuse of students' medi

ABC7 Chicago reported Thursday, August 15, 2024 that sources have revealed that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to push out Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration attempting to force Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez out of role, sources say - ABC7 Chicago BACKGROUND Pedro Martinez (school administrator) - Wikipedia Brandon Johnson - Wikipedia ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

An increase in reports of itchy bites and rashes in the Chicago area could be related to a surge in mite populations affecting cicada egg nests that surged early Summer 2024. One particular culprit might be the oak leaf itch mite. Bug bites in Chicago area could be from mites after cicada invasion – NBC Chicago Oak leaf itch mites may be biting humans more after cicada emergence Cicadas come with an itchy pest — nearly invisible mites that can cause rashes and travel with the wind - CBS News BACKGROUND What they look like (Electron Micrograph) ... Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs | FOX 32 Chicago Itch Mites Prevention and Control  - Illinois Department of Public Health Oak Leaf Itch Mite Bites on Humans: Everything You Need to Know  - WebMD oak leaf itch mites - Google Search ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Syd Jerome on Clark Street is one business that boarded up because of uncertainty about the safety and security on the streets during the Democratic National Convention. Chicago DNC 2024: Possible protests during Democratic National Convention have some Loop businesses boarding up - ABC7 Chicago Concern over possible DNC unrest has some Loop businesses boarding up - YouTube Some West Loop Businesses To Close During DNC: 'Too Many Opportunities For Chaos'  - Block Club Chicago Downtown Chicago businesses board up ahead of DNC - YouTube  - WGN News What We Know About Chicago's DNC Safety and Security Plans | Chicago News | WTTW Syd Jerome - Google Maps  (about 2 miles from United Center) United Center - Google Maps ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Chicago Fire Department officials confirmed that 12 people at a migrant shelter on Chicago's North Side in the block of 1300 Elston Avenue in Chicago's West Town neighborhood were transported to undisclosed hospital(s) Thursday, August 15, 2024. The type of illness was not disclosed, but the conditions were described as non-life-threatening. Chicago Fire Department officials say 12 people at West Town migrant shelter on North Elston Avenue hospitalized - ABC7 Chicago 12 hospitalized after falling ill at West Town migrant shelter | WGN-TV ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Sudden surprise for protester group for the Democratic National Convention ... 'No stages or platforms, portable restrooms or toilets, tents or canopies, or sound equipment may be installed by your organization.' In protest of the protest restrictions, groups have formed near the Dirksen Federal Courthouse and Chicago City Hall. Protest group fights permit restrictions during Chicago's DNC - CBS Chicago Protesters blast Chicago mayor for last-minute restrictions on DNC protests | FOX 32 Chicago 2024 Democratic National Convention - Wikipedia  - August 19–22, 2024, United Center Kamala Harris - Wikipedia Tim Walz - Wikipedia ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Demolition underway Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the former Sears, Roebuck and Co. headquarters, 3333 Beverly Road in Hoffman Estates. Sears moved to Hoffman Estates from the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) in 1992. Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. Demolition under way at old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois - CBS Chicago Demolition under way at old Sears headquarters in Chicago suburb - YouTube Hoffman Estates officials take last look inside former Sears HQ before its demolition : r/SEARS BACKGROUND Sears - Wikipedia 3333 Beverly Rd - Google Maps ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

A truck driver fell from a height when his safety strap broke while he was inspecting his truck in the block of 800 Railway Court in Minooka about 4:40 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024. The cause of death was related to head trauma from the fall. Truck driver dies after safety strap breaks in Minooka | WGN-TV ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Police and firefighters from Chicago responded about 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to a large fire with 10 foot high flames and small explosions at an underground vault near the SoHo House Chicago at 113 North Green Street in Chicago. Chicago Fire Department assigned a Level 2 Hazmat to the incident. ComEd electrical vault fire prompts hazmat response in Chicago's West Loop - CBS Chicago SoHo House Chicago Hotel evacuated as CFD battles ComEd vault fir at Randolph, Green streets in West Loop - ABC7 Chicago SoHo House Chicago Fire: No injuries reported in Wednesday morning incident on Green Street  - WGN News SoHo House Hotel Chicago evacuated after West Loop electrical vault fire - YouTube  - ABC 7 Chicago Chicago Fire Media on X: "Level 2 hazmat @ 113 N. Green St, for electrical vault fire. Fire is out, all occupants evacuated from hotel, Com Ed on scene. Power is shut down to the building. Companies are watering the vault and monitoring CO levels in building (ws). Chi

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL 258 AM CDT Wed Aug 14 2024 ILZ005-006-141030- McHenry-Lake IL- Including the cities of Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry, Woodstock, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, and Gurnee 258 AM CDT Wed Aug 14 2024 ...Areas of Dense Fog... Areas of dense fog will locally reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less across mainly northern portions of Lake County Illinois and possibly spreading into northeastern McHenry County. Fog will quickly dissipate and visibilities rapidly improve shortly after sunrise this morning. ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Protesters requesting a route closer to the United Center during the Democratic National Convention have been denied by a judge. The Coalition to March on the DNC has lost their suit of the City of Chicago for violating its First Amendment right to protest. Judge rules disputed protest route will stay in place during Chicago's DNC - CBS Chicago Federal judge rejects challenge to change DNC protest route | FOX 32 Chicago Home - Democratic National Convention ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Police and firefighters from Chicago responded about 4:00 a.m. to Deja Vu Showgirls, 750 South Clinton St. to report of multiple people shot. Chicago fire department paramedics transported for male victims to Stroger hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital where they were all listed in serious condition. Four male adults shot inside the business. Race of victims not initially released. Description of suspect not initially released.  CPD Area Three detectives investigating the mass shooting (x4). Four men shot inside adult entertainment venue on Chicago's Near West Side - CBS Chicago Chicago shooting 4 wounded at club on Clinton Street in South Loop, police say - ABC7 Chicago Chicago strip club shooting: 4 men wounded in South Loop | FOX 32 Chicago Crime Scene Located just Southeast of the Jane M. Byrne Interchange (I-90/94/I-290) 750 S Clinton St - Google Maps 536 W Polk St - Google Maps  - Street View ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlin

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday, August 5, 2024 that as of May 31, 2024 the Village of Dolton fund had a negative balance of $3.65 million.  Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female mayor and youngest mayor in May 2021. Dolton general fund now $3.65M in debt, down from $5.6M surplus around when Mayor Tiffany Henyard took office, Lightfoot finds - ABC7 Chicago Gasps, groans and laughter in disbelief dominate Lori Lightfoot's presentation on Dolton finances Lightfoot's investigation finds Village of Dolton, Illinois is millions in debt - YouTube  - CBS Chicago Mayor Tiffany Henyard kicks resident out of Dolton board meeting: "YOU'RE OUT OF ORDER!" - YouTube  - NBC Chicago ‘This woman is pissing me off’: Another heated meeting in Dolton with Mayor Tiffany Henyard - YouTube  - FOX 32 Chicago HISTORY Village of Dolton, Mayor Tiffany Henyard sued by business owner | FOX 32 Chicago FBI subpoenas shed light on Dolton corrupti

A third gunshot victim died after two other males were shot and killed at The Townhomes at Highcrest in the 3200 block of 83rd Street around 9 p.m. Friday, August 9, 2024. Woodridge shooting today: 2 killed, suspect critically injured at The Townhomes at Highcrest on 83rd Street, police say - ABC7 Chicago Police investigate apparent murder-suicide inside home in Chicago suburb - CBS Chicago 2 killed, suspect critically injured in shooting at Woodridge townhome complex: police - YouTube  - ABC 7 Chicago 2 men dead, 1 gravely injured in apparent murder-suicide in Woodridge - YouTube  - WGN ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

An estimated 1 million people visited Chicago’s lakefront the weekend of August 10 and August 11, 2024 for the 64th annual Air and Water Show. Barry Butler Photography on X: "Sunday in Chicago with the Blue Angels in Chicago. #news #Chicago Barry Butler Photography on X: "Smoke On! Saturday with the Blue Angels at the Chicago Air & Water Show. Barry Butler Photography on X: "The Blue Angels. Today at the Chicago Air & Water Show. Barry Butler Photography on X: "Today at the Chicago Air & Water Show  - Prop Bi-Plane Barry Butler Photography on X: "Today at the Chicago Air & Water Show Barry Butler Photography on X: "Saturday along the Lakefront during the Chicago Air & Water Show as the Blue Angels fly over the skyline Barry Butler Photography on X: "We have to stop meeting like this. Today with the Blue Angels in Chicago. Busy weekend in Chicago featuring Metallica, Air and Water Show - YouTube  - CBS Chicago Chicago Air an

Motorcycle crash Friday morning, August 9, 2024 involving a Chicago firefighter at Addison Street and Narragansett Avenue in Chicago results in critical injuries with the expectation of a long recovery required.  Crash located in Schorsch Village and Dunning neighorhoods. Chicago firefighter critically injured in motorcycle crash  - WGN News 16th & 17th District Chicago Police Scanner on X: "An off duty fireman was involved in a motorcycle crash near Addison and Narragansett today, any help is appreciated. He has a long road to recovery ahead of him. Fundraiser by Jodi Maxstadt : Support CFD Mason Maj’s Road to Recovery  - gofundme W Addison St & N Narragansett Ave - Google Maps ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com

Fatal extrication crash about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024 on Archer Avenue near Narrangansett Avenue in Chicago. Roof cut off of a silver sedan for extrication. Driver killed after running red light, struck by SUV on Chicago's Southwest Side - CBS Chicago Driver ignores stoplight, killed in car crash in Archer Heights on Chicago's Southwest Side, police say  - WGN News Driver killed in crash on Chicago's SW Side | FOX 32 Chicago 3600 W Archer Ave - Google Maps ------------------- Aggregated and/or curated news by  CARDINAL NEWS - Arlingtoncardinal.com