Hundreds of Chicago police officers receive new bulletproof vests
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation bought the vests with help from U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley who helped secure funding.
Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Originally from the Austin community on Chicago's West Side, Jeramie got his start in journalism while working for the 5th Avenue Journal at Triton College. Later, he went on to become a freelancer for the Austin Weekly Newspaper and OakPark.com. He started as an intern at CBS 2 Chicago in 2017 and returned as a per diem turned full-time web producer in 2021.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation bought the vests with help from U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley who helped secure funding.
Glenbard West High School was evacuated for a second time in less than a week after another bomb threat Thursday morning.
One of the suspects displayed a pistol and demanded the victim's keys and wallet. Afterward, all four jumped into the victim's car and drove off.
The burglaries happened between the months of March and May during the afternoon and overnight hours.
The office said Yuusef Husain, 36, was within 500 feet of York Community High School, located at 355 W. St. Charles Rd., on at least three different occasions.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office school liaison was present and assisted students and staff to safety while controlling the scene.
On Monday, police arrested Keyonte Martin, 21, in the 4700 block of South Halsted Street in Back of the Yards.
Fostelle Hymon, 26, of Chicago was arrested on Monday, in the 1700 block of West Estes Avenue around 6:20 p.m.
The center is expected to be a hub for support services and career training.
More than 15 health and fitness providers will be at Union Park today from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
The lineup starts today with a presentation on new fossil discoveries in China.
This will be their first time since the pandemic.
The competition begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
Details on tickets will be available Monday.
Rachel Werderits from St. Andrew School is a winner of the prestigious Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching.