New gun safety laws are being implemented in several states across the United States on January 1st, following a year that ended with more mass shootings than days. States like California, Illinois, and Colorado are enacting extreme risk protection orders, commonly known as “red flag” laws, in an effort to prevent further gun violence. The … Read more
WHEATON, Ill. – A beloved Illinois man was tragically shot and killed during an altercation over a pizza and bar tab at Rosie O’Reilly’s in Wheaton. The victim, identified as Dexter Perkins, was described by his longtime friend as “the life of the party.” According to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at … Read more
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL – The community of Carpentersville, Illinois, is on high alert as the search for 17-year-old Brissa Romero continues. The teenager disappeared earlier this week while going to a holiday party. Local law enforcement has released new information to aid the search, and friends and family are clinging to hope for her safe return. … Read more
CHICAGO, Illinois – A tragic incident on the Dan Ryan Expressway claimed the life of a young mother of two early Tuesday morning. Stephanie N. Johnson, 27, was involved in a minor crash on the southbound lanes at 18th Street before being fatally struck by another car as she exited her vehicle. In connection with … Read more