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Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges
The jury deliberated for close to 3 1/2 days. Rittenhouse could have received life in prison if found guilty on the most serious charge, first-degree intentional homicide.
Chicagoland News
Crime
Louis Vuitton store at the Oakbrook Mall robbed again, this time by 14 suspects
Neither mall security nor Louis Vuitton store employees were able to provide an estimate of the dollar amount of the merchandise that was stolen, as a full inventory count had yet to be completed.
Law
Chicago area convenience store owners charged with defrauding millions from low-income food program for women and children
The various businesses involved were located on the city's northwest side, as well as in the suburbs of Addison, Elgin, Melrose Park, and Mt. Prospect.
Crime
1-year-old daughter of Ja'nya Murphy believed to have been found in pond
Authorities said they had identified a person of interest who had a relationship with Murphy and that person has been located in Missouri and is being questioned.
Crime
North suburban Chicago police seek teen in fatal shooting of Melanie Yates
Police believe the Zion teen is “actively working to avoid apprehension." He is described as 5 ft. 5 inches tall, 135 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair.
Chicagoland News
Human trafficking suit spreads to Hindu temples in 5 locations, including Bartlett
Similar to the allegations in the initial suit against the Hindu temple outside of Trenton, New Jersey, workers at the temples in the other four states claim they weren't allowed to have their passports and slept in large halls on the temple grounds that were monitored by security guards.
Law
Rittenhouse takes the stand
Rittenhouse could get life in prison if convicted of the most serious charges against him. Rittenhouse’s decision to testify came despite several legal experts saying that an underwhelming prosecution case had made it less likely he would need to do so.
Chicagoland News
Ex-kennel operator in Wheaton sentenced after 29 dogs killed in fire
Prosecutors said Mercado left the Bully Life Animal Services kennel in DuPage County just outside West Chicago unattended for about five hours on Jan. 14, 2019. During his absence, a fire broke out in the kennel, killing 29 dogs, which were trapped in cages in a small two-story building.
Law
Gaige Grosskreutz admits to pointing gun at Rittenhouse before he shot
Wisconsin’s self-defense law allows someone to use deadly force only if “necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm.” The jury must decide whether Rittenhouse believed he was in such peril and whether that belief was reasonable under the circumstances.
Crime
Brothers charged with running fencing operation out of suburban Chicago stores
Authorities alleged the brothers knowingly purchased stolen electronic devices and other merchandise, re-packaged the items, and then shipped them to re-sellers out of state and overseas.
Crime
Chicago woman who assisted in killing mom in Bali arrested on arrival at O'Hare
FBI agents took Heather Mack, 26, into custody on her arrival at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Law
Rittenhouse trial goes to opening statements after jury set
Rittenhouse faces two homicide counts and one of attempted homicide, along with charges of reckless endangering and illegal possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18. Now 18, he faces life in prison if convicted of first-degree homicide, the most serious charge against him.