Neighbors sound off over plans for Save A Lot store in old Whole Foods space in Englewood
Community leaders and neighbors said they have felt unheard – but at the core of the issue is the name Save A Lot.
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Community leaders and neighbors said they have felt unheard – but at the core of the issue is the name Save A Lot.
"In my mind, this is criminal. It's criminal to leave people like that without care."
The bottom line is that Mayor Lightfoot says there are no more resources – and she called the move from Texas inhumane and dangerous.
The crash happened at Raekwon's Scholastic Daycare Academy in the 200 block of West 79th Street.
Video from a neighbor captured the loose cow trotting down the road as a group, later determined to be students, chased it.
It was not yet clear late Wednesday if all three break-ins were connected.
Kettina's attorney said the victim threatened Kettina, wanting him to smuggle contraband into the Cook County Jail.
The suspect hit K-9 Dax – but we were told Dax was not fazed. He is trained to sustain hits during arrests.
Access to Millennium Park was blocked off with grates Friday evening. Salt trucks were also posted to protect the area.
Every morning, volunteers get calls from police districts – asking them for help and not the city.
Reginald Roberson, 52, has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct, the second corrections officer to be charged in as many days.
The couple remains noticeably shaken up – trying to find moments to smile after what they went through.
Police said two gunmen shot the victims when they tried to drive away from an attempted carjacking.
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25th) hopes this will be a fresh start for these families.
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