NEW BADEN, IL – A man from Illinois has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to the murder of his ex-girlfriend following a tumultuous breakup, the Clinton County State’s Attorney’s office announced. In a courtroom filled with supporters of the victim, Alexis Maki, 24, State’s Attorney J.D. Brandmeyer delivered a scathing rebuke of … Read more
ROCK FALLS, IL – A 36-year-old Illinois man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to killing a friend in a jealous rage on Valentine’s Day. Kyle M. Cooper accepted a plea deal earlier this month in the stabbing case of Daniel J. Gordon, 27. Initially charged with first-degree murder and two counts … Read more
JOLIET, IL – A teenager in Illinois has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old near a playground in May 2023. The incident, which involved Antoine Shropshire being shot 25 times in broad daylight, occurred in the presence of several children and adults. Jaquan Blalock, 19, was 17 at the … Read more
WHEATON, Ill. — A man was fatally shot in a confrontation outside a bar in unincorporated Wheaton on Friday morning. The incident occurred at Rosie O’Reilly’s Irish Pub & Grub on Gary Ave. The victim, a regular customer at the bar, was involved in an altercation over leftover pizza that escalated into a physical fight … Read more
CRESTWOOD, IL – A truck driver has been charged with murder following a tragic incident at a trucking company in Crestwood, Illinois, where authorities say he killed his employer and then attempted to destroy evidence by setting the building ablaze. Josif Suclea, 52, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of Dane Koletski, 46, … Read more
Springfield, Illinois – A 2-year-old girl in Illinois suffered serious injuries including a skull fracture and brain bleed after a violent attack, local authorities reported. The incident, which occurred recently, has sparked outrage and led to an investigation by law enforcement. According to police reports, the child was severely injured during the assault, resulting in … Read more
DIX, IL – A woman from Illinois has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated DUI charges following the death of her husband, whom she ran over while intoxicated outside a Dollar General. Melissa Howes, 54, admitted her guilt in court this week for the September 2024 incident that resulted … Read more
LANSING, Illinois – A tragic incident unfolded in a Walmart parking lot in Lansing, Illinois, where a 66-year-old woman lost her life in a deadly shooting. Adebowale A. Oyelekan, a 40-year-old man from Lansing, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the shooting. The Lansing police were alerted to the Walmart located at … Read more
WAUKEGAN, IL – A restaurant owner’s life was tragically cut short during what should have been a joyous occasion at his own establishment on February 8. The gender reveal party at Forty One Fourteen Steaks and Seafood turned deadly, leading to murder charges against two young men. Joshua Kirkwood, 51, was hosting a celebration at … Read more
TROY, IL – A man from Illinois is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of murdering his mother by strangling her with a bungee cord, citing her relationships and financial decisions as motives. Neil Howard, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a Madison County jury on Monday. The jury deliberated for … Read more