Illinois quick hits: Man charged with soliciting murder of ICE official
Man charged with soliciting murder of ICE official
A ranking member of a Chicago street gang has been charged with soliciting murder of a senior immigration enforcement official involved in “Operation Midway Blitz,” federal prosecutors said Monday.
Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, stated in a Snapchat message “2k on information when you get him” and “10k if you take him down,” prosecutors allege. Martinez was arrested Monday morning.
Two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Bloomingdale
The Illinois Department of Public Health and the DuPage County Health Department are investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to a skilled nursing facility in Bloomingdale.
IDPH said both individuals have recovered. Illinois has reported 287 cases of Legionnaires’ disease statewide. IDPH says cases must be reported to health departments within three days.
Conservation officers recognized
Numerous Illinois conservation police officers and civilians are being recognized for their service to the people of Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the Officer of the Year is Austin Priest, who conducted 50 major investigations including fraud, baiting and poaching cases.
Jeffery Holt got the Civilian Hero Award for saving someone who fell into ice back in February in Winnebago County.
###
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Latest News Stories
Chevron petitons Supreme Court to move lawsuits to federal court
Business leaders eye immigration reform
Trump defends handling of Epstein controversy, says GOP doing ‘legendary’ job
In-home care rule change proposal generates more than 1,500 responses
Polis calls for return of Victims of Crime Act grant funding
Casey Fire District Approves $400,000 Purchase of New Fire Engine
Clark County Board Faces Public Backlash Over Solar Projects
Casey Continues Sidewalk Replacements on Main Street, Plans Tree Removal
Billions in investment, thousands of jobs coming to RGV from LNG facility, pipeline
Bessent says Federal Reserve ‘must change course’
Legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwide introduced in Senate
Chicago ranks near bottom in survey of best and worst run cities
