Car Plows Into Apartment In Unincorporated Des Plaines, Just Feet From Residents On Couch
A northwest suburban family was safe Thursday night after a car came barreling into their living room.
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A northwest suburban family was safe Thursday night after a car came barreling into their living room.
"I always thought if it ain't broke don't fix it. The other guys picked up our garbage perfect. I don't know about these new ones. I read somewhere you only get one big item pickup otherwise you have to call."
After putting the fire out on the second floor, firefighters were able to remove Zamodio and her four children from the house.
While, the cause of the fire remains undetermined, a space heater was located at the top of the second-floor stairway, where the fire started.
"I don't think we know the answer to all of these questions yet."
Police said a group of bold robbers broke into a Des Plaines beat a man and left him in the snow as they carjacked three luxury cars he was delivering.
Investigators believe it was sparked by a space heater.
The Des Plaines Fire Department says it appears the fire blocked the family's only exit from the second floor of the home where they were found.
Five people have died in a house fire Wednesday morning in Des Plaines, according to the fire department.
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The removal was done in a ceremony, which was streamed online.
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Authorities in Des Plaines are investigating a woman found strangled to death near a dumpster.
His family's lawsuit contains text messages from that night, between Rylan and his mother.
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In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
The Fire Department was able to put out the blaze before anyone was hurt.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
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Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
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Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
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Carolers sang while people gathered for family fun, food, photo ops, and more.
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A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
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In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
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It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
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