'Back 2 School America' to give away thousands of kits to families in need
Back 2 School America is hosting its largest school supply distribution event of the year.
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Back 2 School America is hosting its largest school supply distribution event of the year.
Black Workers Matter and the West Humboldt Park Community Coalition have held several protests at the site this year.
Police said the suspects would break a window to steal tools and construction equipment from the back of the vehicle.
It's free to attend with giveaways and important information on the new school year.
The adoptable dogs will be available from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The company teamed up with Northern Illinois Food Bank to put together thousands of boxes.
The school is the first school to reach a settlement.
Illinois State Police said an arrest was made around 12:30 a.m. on North Avenue near Cicero with dozens of officials on the scene after the chase ended.
Estiven Sarminento's bond was set at $5 million at his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The robberies happened in the Near West Side, West Ridge, Forest Glen, and Portage Park neighborhoods.
Initial reports reveal the woman was attempting to cross the street when a dark SUV, described as possibly a Chevrolet Equinox, struck her and left the scene.
He was taken to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department in critical condition.
Officials say the car collided with a fuel tanker truck after making an abrupt U-turn.
The driver and two passengers of the first car were taken to an area hospital with injuries.
Starting at 4 p.m., Roman Catholic Venezuelans will come together at the south baseball field in Gage Park.