Investigators look over the scene of an overnight mass shooting at a strip mall in Willowbrook, Ill

I was approached by this one woman, ” she said.“ I was really startled and I was like: ‘Can I have the defib?... I had my pyjamas on and my dressing gown.... I was literally crying and in a panic....

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept over Chicagoland Wednesday evening, drenching much of the area and causing some wind damage. Though some rain is possible for the weekend, there will be plenty of periods of dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service.... However, high temperatures and humidity could make things uncomfortable.In far west suburban Montgomery on Wednesday, there were 4.1 inches of rain.... There were also reports of quarter-size hail and strong winds, but most of

The Medline Industries facilities in Waukegan on May 12, 2021.... Most competitors have done so for decades, records show. Michael Ash, an economist and public policy analyst at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, told the Tribune in May that public reporting of pollution releases helps focus attention on particular factories and chemicals.... But it doesn’t guarantee a clean environment.“ It’s up to you as a citizen or shareholder or activist to do something about it, ” Ash said.It al

It is just the natural way of things.“ Before, there was just a cottage at the side of the plot that never flooded and the water was able to flood down and drain slowly away in the stream.... We had to make a gap in the wall opposite so the water could flow out.” James Oakes, the senior vice president – international at Omaze, claimed there had been some “ blockage ” but that it has been put right.... He said: “ We are going into this in good faith....

BRITAIN’S dodgy concrete crisis expanded beyond schools last night — with other buildings also feared at risk of collapse.It came as many parents were left in limbo over whether their children would be returning to school for the start of the new term.... A third is in good condition and the fourth is the landlord’s responsibility. Chris Goodier, professor of construction engineering and materials at Loughborough University, said: “ The scale of problem is much bigger than schools.“ It covers m

More toxic lead pipes than any other region of the country.... Once in office his administration rolled back scores of environmental regulations, conducted fewer inspections and stalled enforcement. Biden pledges to restore what was lost and expand the EPA’s mission.... “ They lost a lot of expertise and resources....

Last year saw the highest number of fatal opioid overdoses ever recorded in Cook County, increasing to 2, 000 deaths from 1, 935 in 2021.... Given Chicago’s history, these sites would most likely be on the South and West sides, further burdening already struggling neighborhoods.... “ It’s ‘we need more.’ I’ve lost family to mental illness, addiction and homelessness....

Last year saw the highest number of fatal opioid overdoses ever recorded in Cook County, increasing to 2, 000 deaths from 1, 935 in 2021.... Given Chicago’s history, these sites would most likely be on the South and West sides, further burdening already struggling neighborhoods.... “ It’s ‘we need more.’ I’ve lost family to mental illness, addiction and homelessness....

A MUM whose son was set to start a new school this year says she's furious he's being sent into ANOTHER lockdown.... The parent was speaking out after it was yesterday revealed some 150 schools may be forced to close over fears they'll collapse.... Some of the affected schools are being forced to shut their gates completely, putting put pupils back intolockdown-style remote learning....