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Ask Paul B: Violence Everywhere …
Dear Paul B, I am old, not dead, and I do have opinions that are relevant. I love The Cardinal—and read it every day. I am computer literate, and I am saddened by the fabric […]
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CRIME BLOG A
Whispering Winds Maintenance Worker, Abel Oliva, Shot and Killed Near Randall Ln and Bonhill Dr, Near Arlington Heights
Police investigate at a crime scene location near Randall Lane and Bonhill Drive where a man was reported shot. Cook County Sheriff’s police and Long Grove firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:26 a.m. Saturday to a shooting […]
CRIME BLOG C
Yuron Robinson Charged Murder of Henry Nowak of Park Ridge Strangulation Murder
Yuron Robinson, 34, from Chicago was arrested Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Chicago police as he boarded a bus for Iowa. Yuron Robinson has since been charged wih first-degree murder in the death of Henry […]
Crimes Notebook
If You Live in Chicagoland, Especially Arlington Heights, You Might Find ‘Tylenol Mafia’ An Interesting Read
“Tylenol Mafia — Marketing, Murder and Johnson & Johnson” book about the 1982 Chicagoland cyanide-laced Tylenol murders and allegations of corruption in the investigation. The Kindle download of the entire book ‘Tylenol Mafia’ is offered […]
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Music Industry Executive John Atterberry Dies After Shooting at Sunset and Vine Friday
A music industry executive John Atterberry died Monday after being shot several days ago by a rampaging gunman in the heart of Hollywood, a hospital spokeswoman said. John Atterberry has died after he was shot […]
CRIME BLOG A
Parolee, John Wilson, Charged in Murder of Kelli O’Laughlin, 14, of Indian Head Park
John Wilson (Cook County Sheriff’s police photo). Friday, November 4, 2011 —Bond was denied for a south side Chicago man charged with the murder of Kelli O’Laughlin, Cook County Sheriff/Commander of the South Suburban Major […]
Crimes Notebook
The Tylenol Mafia: A Book About a Cyanide Murder Weapon That Was Discovered in Arlington Heights in 1982 and an Alleged Corrupt Investigation at High Corporate and Government Levels
“Tylenol Mafia — Marketing, Murder and Johnson & Johnson” book about the 1982 Chicagoland cyanide-laced Tylenol murders and allegations of corruption in the investigation. Did you ever find it a little strange that the Unabomber, […]
CRIME BLOG C
John Granat, 17, Charged With Murdering His Parents
John Granat (police photo). Bond was denied for a south suburban high school student charged with murdering his parents, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Tuesday. John Granat, 17, is charged with two counts […]
CRIME BLOG A
Steven M. Cole Charged with First Degree Murder of His Father Stuart Cole
Steve Cole mug shot. Steven M. Cole, who turned 41 yesterday, has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of his father, Stuart Cole, 69. Steven Cole called 9-1-1 just before midnight Monday and […]
CRIME BLOG A
Steven Cole: How He Was Arrested in Arlington Heights; Murder Charges Expected After Forensic Work Complete
Video: Home of Stuart Cole, homicide victim, during arrest of his son, Steven Cole; including aftermath, securing of scene and arrival of MCAT. Whether it’s your own beat or a beat across town, certain addresses […]
CRIME BLOG A
Evanston Teen Omar Estrada Shot, Killed Sitting at Bench at Touhy Park in Chicago
Google street view of Touhy Park. Evanston police responded about 7:45 p.m. Thursday to a report of a teen shot in the head at Touhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina Street in Chicago. Omar Estrada was […]
CRIME BLOG B
Kristian Branch Pleads Guilty in Schaumburg Hotel Robbery That Killed Boyfriend Mario Charles
Murder Dropped for Guilty Plead to Armed Robbery and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm that occurred on March 16, 2010 After being arrested with a prostitution charge days before in Schaumburg, Branch Kristian Branch and […]
CRIME BLOG A
Bond Hearing for Mathew Nellessen, Marlon Green, Armon Braden and Azari Braden –1st Degree Murder, Armed Robbery Suspects
Bond Denied for Mathew Nellessen, High Bail for Other Three Arlington Heights Homicide Suspects Left-to-right: Mathew Nellessen, Azari Braden, Marlon Green, Armon Braden (Arlington Heights Police Department photos). George W. Nellessen told a witness that […]
CRIME BLOG A
Armed Robbery, 1st Degree Murder: Mathew Nellessen, Marlon Green, Armon Braden, Azari Braden Charged in Murder of George Nellessen
UPDATED 7:58 a.m. Four Charged with Homicide in Arlington Heights … Charges of armed robbery and first degree murder have been filed against four men: Matthew Nellessen, Marlon Green, Armon Braden, Azari Braden. The charges […]
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A 12-Year-Old’s View of Current Events
Dear Paul B, I know that at 12, I really haven’t seen that much or know about the world, but I am really upset. I like to learn about other countries, and have friends and […]