Family of Oak Lawn man killed by suspected DUI driver is unhappy that she only got fines
In court Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
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In court Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
Murod Kurdi, 28, was struck by a car outside his Oak Lawn home back in June. He died several days later. On Tuesday, driver Leanne Cusack was found guilty of failure to reduce speed.
Responding officers met with a married couple who told them they were robbed of personal property by two armed male black offenders dressed in dark clothing while walking to their car, police said.
The car jumped across the sidewalk and smashed into a side door of the Dollar Tree at 10550 S. Cicero Ave.
The car jumped across the sidewalk and smashed into a side door of the Dollar Tree at 10550 S. Cicero Ave. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The robbery happened just after 8 p.m. on Monday at the store, located in the 5200 block of 95th Street.
Police arrested Nasir on felony identity theft, felony theft by deception, and a misdemeanor charge.
CBS 2 heard tales of flight confirmation numbers that didn't work and sagas of unpaid reservations at hotels.
State troopers are hosting a free car seat safety check and providing identification cards for children.
Parents can stop by the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn to make sure their child's car seat is properly secured.
Authorities said the suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded money. No injuries were reported.
Police said several car burglaries took place this week during the overnight hours.
They're reminding people not to leave valuables in their cars and lock the doors.
"Members of the Oak Lawn Police Department didn't think Murod's life mattered."
A plea for justice for Murod Kurdi. He died after being hit by a car outside his Oak Lawn home. The driver admitted to drinking earlier but left the scene with only a ticket. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The self-proclaimed travel agent hasn't paid all of them back for the botched trips.
A travel agent accused of improperly pocketing tens of thousands of dollars went before a judge on Tuesday. Maysoon Nasir's arrest came after multiple CBS 2 investigations into complaints about the Oak Lawn woman's refusal to return money to customers whose trips didn't pan out.
Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft.
A suburban woman posing as a travel agent who CBS 2 has investigated multiple times is going to have to answer to a judge. Maysoon Nasir was arrested over the weekend on several felony charges including identify theft. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reported about multiple customers who paid the woman thousands of dollars for trips that never materialized.
CBS 2 has reported on the agent before. More than 10 former customers are out a collective $50,000 with no vacations to show for it. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
According to the Kurdi family lawyer, the driver admitted to police that she drank alcohol before the crash.
Activists claim police officers were negligent and racist in two cases.
Activists claim officers were negligent and racist and say they're fighting for justice.
No one was injured in the incident and the suspect remains at large.
A large crowed was gathered on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Oak Lawn Police Department to rally in honor of the victim.
