According to an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in
Chicago, the robbers brandished firearms in 11 robberies and
attempted robberies in 2022 and 2023. The heists and attempted
heists occurred in several cities, including Lansing, Country
Club Hills, Orland Park and Chicago Heights. The heists resulted
in a total loss of at least $3.8 million.
Escaped inmates charged
Two inmates face additional charges after they escaped from a
work crew in Harrisburg.
A correctional officer at the Illinois Youth Center called
police Friday after two inmates ran away during work detail in a
cemetery. A nearby middle school was placed on lockdown and
several police agencies responded.
Law enforcement found the inmates in a wooded area and took them
into custody.
Fishing fair next month
Pere Marquette State Park will host the 35th annual Two Rivers
Family Fishing Fair on Saturday, June 8. Event hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton. There are no
admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or gear is
needed to participate.
The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair is hosted by the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge.
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