$1M in stolen shoes • O'Hare Airport accident • 'Gruesome' murder
CHICAGO - A Chicago man was arrested after investigators found about $1 million in stolen shoes in a warehouse he sub-leased; an airplane wing struck a tug vehicle at O'Hare International Airport, leaving the driver hospitalized; a woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison for her involvement in a 2018 murder.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Man arrested after Cook County investigators find $1M worth of suspected stolen Nike, New Balance shoes
A Chicago man was arrested last week after investigators reportedly discovered about $1 million worth of stolen Nike and New Balance shoes in a warehouse he had sub-leased.
Erick Lujano Bautista, 26, has been charged with felony theft.
$1M worth of stolen Nike, New Balance shoes found; Chicago man arrested: sheriff
A Chicago man was arrested this week after investigators reportedly discovered approximately $1 million worth of stolen Nike and New Balance shoes in a warehouse he had sub-leased.
Accident at O'Hare Airport: Driver hospitalized after tug vehicle hit by airplane wing
An airplane wing struck a tug vehicle at O'Hare International Airport, leaving the driver hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Accident at O'Hare Airport: Driver hospitalized after tug vehicle hit by airplane wing
An airplane wing struck a tug vehicle at O'Hare International Airport, leaving the driver hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Illinois woman who beat, lit man on fire learns sentence: ‘gruesome murder’
A DuPage County judge sentenced Tia Brewer, a former Wheaton resident, to 40 years in prison for her involvement in the 2018 murder of 18-year-old Luis Guerrero.
Missing plane in Alaska located; 10 found dead, officials say
A small plane carrying 10 people over Alaska went missing on Thursday afternoon, and rescue crews searched into the night for any sign of the aircraft.
Remains of all 10 victims recovered from Alaska plane crash
Authorities say the remains of all 10 people killed in the Alaska plane crash have been recovered.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to open gift closet to public - but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Tuesday that the public will have a chance to see what’s inside City Hall’s gift closet—but there’s a catch.
Johnson insists he’s following city ethics rules by maintaining a log of gifts received while in office and storing them in a designated closet—a closet, he notes, that he has never actually stepped into.
Chicago mayor says public is free to see what's in his gift closet, but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in reporting gifts that he received.
Mayor's office facing backlash after allegedly attempting to censor City Council meeting video
The mayor's office is accused of attempting to censor video footage from a controversial City Council meeting about censorship.
A video of the meeting, featuring a chaotic exchange between aldermen over controversial artwork, was taken down and later restored by City Clerk Anna Valencia.
Reaction after Chicago mayor's office allegedly tried censoring City Council meeting video
The mayor's office is accused of attempting to censor video footage from a controversial City Council meeting about censorship.
DOJ sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
The lawsuit filed by the United States seeks to block Illinois and its local governments from enforcing several state and local laws.
What to know about Chicago and Illinois' battle over sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
FDA escalates Walmart broccoli recall to highest threat level: Risk of ‘death’
A recall over Walmart-sold broccoli florets has been escalated to Class I, the highest threat level, as consumers are warned to discard the food products over potential contamination.
Illinois postal workers accused of faking business to cash in on COVID-19 relief
An Illinois couple is facing charges after allegedly obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans exceeding $40,000 each while collecting federal disability benefits and working for the U.S. Postal Service.
‘A Day Without Immigrants’: Chicago-area businesses take part in nationwide movement
As tensions rise across the nation amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, many business-owners were taking a stand.
In the city and suburbs, various restaurants, boutiques, and bars went dark on Monday in a nationwide movement called ‘A Day Without Immigrants.’
‘A Day Without Immigrants’: Chicago-area businesses join nationwide movement
Participants responded to the mass arrests of undocumented immigrants, including in Chicago, conducted by the new Trump administration.