Incredible footage from space of the violent supercell that passed north of Elgin yesterday. View from space of the violent tornadic supercell that tore through Chicago.Breathtaking imagery. pic.twitter.com/NSKtSQ1grI— US StormWatch (@US_Stormwatch) June 14, 2022
On Saturday evening, a woman who had jumped off the bridge into the east channel of the Fox River in Aurora was saved by the Aurora Fire Department Water Rescue Team. At approximately 8:44pm, AFD received a call for a person in the Fox River. Upon arrival, fire crews found the victim in the east channel, near the casino, yelling for help. Several bystanders in the area saw the woman jump off a bridge and called 911. Aurora Central dispatched a Water Rescue Response bringing the Water Rescue Team and 26 firefighters to the scene. Firefighters from the first arriving…
[Editor’s Note: Shortly after posting a story about RibFest this coming weekend, we learned that Toby Keith will not be performing as planned. Here is that story.] Country music superstar Toby Keith has withdrawn from his planned performance at RibFest this Friday due to treatment for stomach cancer. In a message on his Instagram account, Keith described the treatment he has being going under since being diagnosed last fall, which include chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need…
We’re getting awfully close to Florida Man (or Woman) territory here. In a press conference today, Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown reported that this morning an officer found a woman “in the middle of the street, unclothed” in the area of Jackson Boulevard and Kostner Avenue in West Garfield Park. “As the officer tried to render aid to this woman, tried to figure out why she was laying in the middle of the street, the woman charged the officer, assaulted the officer, got in his squad car, took the squad car and drove off. She had an accident and…
A Weekend of Live Music, Food, Fundraiser & Family Fun [Editor’s Note: Shortly after posting this article, we became aware that Toby Keith has pulled out of Friday’s performance. Read the story here.] Ribfest is the major fundraiser put on every year by the Exchange Club of Naperville to help fight child abuse and domestic violence, while strengthening families in our local communities. As a result of these fundraising efforts, in Ribfest’s 32 years, over $18 million has been contributed back to our local communities in support of these causes. Ribfest blends community, entertainment, and of course award-winning ribs from…
A 31-year-old Streamwood man is dead after crashing his motorcycle into a tree in unincorporated St. Charles Sunday evening. According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 6:50pm Sunday, deputies responded to the area of Rt. 31 near the entrance to Vasa Park in the 35W200 block of Rt. 31 in unincorporated St. Charles Township for a report of a single motorcycle crash. The initial investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Rt. 31 near the entrance of Vasa Park when, for an unknown reason, left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, Joseph Ceravolo…
Last Thursday evening, the US House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol held a rare prime-time, nationally-televised hearing designed to publicize its findings to date and further document what it clearly sees as culpability on the part of former Donald Trump for the terrible events of that day. It was the first of a planned six such televised hearings over the next 5 weeks. The hearing largely involved speeches by the Democratic Chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, and the Republican ranking member of the committee, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, playing of video…
On the afternoon of November 29, 2020, 16-year-old Christian Capuchino of Aurora and a co-defendant fired dozens of gunshots at a defenseless victim in East Aurora. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and 49 shell casings were recovered from the scene by Aurora police. Last week, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced that Capuchino, now 17 years old, had agreed to a plea deal wherein, in return for pleading guilty to one county of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony, he will receive 12 years in prison, less time served. Under state law, Capuchino will be…
The National Weather Service in Chicago is warning of dangerous heat and humidity coming our way Tuesday and Wednesday this week. The combination of temperatures in the upper 90s and extreme humidity will result in heat indices well over 100 degrees, with the most oppressive heat peaking Tuesday evening. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the afternoons beginning today and lasting through Wednesday. NWS reminds residents to strictly limit strenuous outdoor activities and sun exposure during time of extreme heat, and to never leave pets or children in unattended vehicles. Relief will come Thursday and Friday as a cold front…
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has chosen 18-year-old Mari Landwehr as its 2022 Swedish Days Parade Marshal. “I am very proud to be the parade marshal this year for the parade in my hometown,” Landwehr stated. Landwehr has lived in Geneva all her eighteen years. She has been involved with Special Olympics and Fox Valley Special Recreation since 2012 with rhythmic gymnastics. She went to the state tournament her first year. Since then she has added swimming and Unified golf to her activities. She has won gold in her division. Having graduated from Geneva High School, Mari currently attends the…
