Delores Garner says a team of Chicago police officers burst into her home, executing a search warrant in August of 2019. But, they raided the wrong home she says and left a trail of destruction behind.
“They broke through this door,” she said while showing it no longer locks.
Garner says officers also damaged property inside her home, including a television, mattress, bathroom vanity and her granddaughter’s iPad. It cost her thousands of dollars.
“I have not gotten a dime,” said Garner about the city not compensating her. She said she even tried to file an insurance claim, which was denied because the damage was from a police raid.
Uncertainty is hanging over much of the state’s criminal justice system as prosecutors, police and defense attorneys ponder the consequences of one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation to pass the Illinois General Assembly in years.
The acquisitions are in part thanks to a revamped Winnebago County delinquent property tax program.
The eclectic business at 2106 Broadway owned by Nick Naruz and his family is filled with thousands upon thousands of vintage books, records, comics, toys and other items. A hidden gem in Rockford, the unique store attracts customers from across the country. We get a lot of people from out of town and out of the country who come and shop at our store, Naruz said. They can now come and stay with us and walk the two blocks down the street to our store. We have a lot of people who come to town to visit family and visit Toad Hall. If they need a place to stay, instead of renting a hotel room they ll be able to rent my Airbnb.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) Hundreds gathered outside a Rockford bowling alley Saturday night to remember the victims of a deadly shooting Christmas weekend.
Three people were killed and three others were hurt in what appears to be a random shooting at Don Carter Lanes.
At Saturday s vigil, the general manager of the bowling alley praised the staff working at the time of the shooting.
Duke Webb, a U.S. serviceman from Florida has been charged in a shooting.
37 year-old Duke Webb facing murder charges.
The active U.S. Army member accused of shooting 6 people, killing 3 at the Don Carter Lanes & restaurant in Rockford.