- Convenience store manager accused of fraud
A Jordanian national faces more federal charges accusing him of fraud involving food stamps while he managed a convenience store in southwestern Illinois.
- Two shot near Washington Park
Two young men were shot near Washington Park on the South Side late Saturday. Police had only preliminary information as of early Sunday, but about 11:40 p.m., the two victims, ages 18 and 19, were shot on the 300 block of East Garfield Boulevard, according to police News Affairs Officer Amina Greer.
- Undercover Video Footage: Did John Bacon Brag About Ripping Out a Pit Bull's Tongue?
John Bacon: convicted dogfighter, alleged tongue puller. a This week's feature story about the largest dogfighting bust in American history includes a section that details a series of interviews with John Bacon , a convicted dogfighter from Washington Park, Illinois, who is currently serving sixteen months in federal prison.
- Teen Charged
A 15-year old from Washington Park was charged this week with the murder of a 28-year old Belleville man.
- Grand reopening set for Washington Park
An event to celebrate the grand reopening of Washington Park in Downers Grove will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept.
- Mayor Thornton's accused killer scheduled for court hearing today
The man charged in the April murder of the Village of Washington Park's mayor is scheduled for more motion hearings in his pending trial.
- Art Spectacular Set for September 11th & 12th.
NewsRadio WTAX invites you to the Art Spectacular, a juried fine art fair that benefits the Rees Carillon, on September 11th and 12th.
- Nursing program receives nearly $900,000
The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded an $898,360 grant to the SIUE School of Nursing's Student Nurse Achievement Program.
- Grand opening to spotlight Washington Park upgrades
Members of the Downers Grove park board met last week to discuss the grand opening plan for Washington Park, a two-year renovation initiative that was designed for improving storm water detention management that has also resulted in many improved amenities for the park.
- Holding frats to higher standards
Participants pull on a rope during the muddy tug-of-war tournament at Washington Park near Third and Daniel Streets on April 29.
- Washington Park man sentenced for possessing a firearm while a felon
A Washington Park man was sentenced to more than 5 years imprisonment for possessing a firearm while a felon.
- Mayor's accused killer withdraws judge change
The 34-year-old man accused of killing the mayor of a southwestern Illinois village doesn't want a new judge after all.
- City To Police: Not Enough Parking Tickets Issued
Share + Comments Aug 17, 2010 10:45 am US/Central The City of Chicago is warning high-ranking police officials there will be a "dramatic decrease in annual revenues" unless the pace picks up for parking-ticket writing, according to a published report.
- Man accused of killing Ill. mayor wants new judge
The man accused of killing the mayor of a southwestern Illinois village says he wants a new judge.
- Man accused of killing Ill. mayor wants new judge
The man accused of killing the mayor of a southwestern Illinois village says he wants a new judge.
- New View for Fine Arts Fest
The Fine Arts Festival in Washington is enjoying a new view. And so are the people attending the show.
- Spray Pads Keep Kids Cool in Rockford
For three hours this afternoon nine City parks, including Washington Park, activated its spray pads so kids could have some outdoor fun despite a beating down sun.
- Washington Arts Festival Expands
Washington's arts festival is growing up and out. For the last two years, the event was held on Washingtona s square.
- Building at Alton Steel being demolished
An old brick building on the Alton Steel property is coming down this week, but most of its debris will not end up in a landfill.