Greg Zanis' legacy: Cook County charity will continue building wooden crosses for victims

Greg Zanis was a staple in disaster relief. The Aurora man spent his retirement building thousands of wooden crosses for 20 years. Now, a new organization has taken over.

Greg Zanis' legacy: Lutheran Church Charities takes over building crosses for victims
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Greg Zanis was a staple in disaster relief. The Aurora man spent his retirement building thousands of wooden crosses for 20 years. Now, a new organization has taken over.

Henry Pratt Factory shooting in Aurora prompts changes to Illinois gun laws

Three years ago, a disgruntled worker walking into the Henry Pratt Factory in Aurora opened fire. The deadly workplace shooting prompted changes to Illinois FOID card laws.

Database tracks Illinois FOID card holders after Aurora shooting
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On Feb. 15, 2019, police from dozens of agencies responded to the Henry Pratt Factory after a disgruntled employee walked into the factory and killed five coworkers before being fatally wounded in an intense firefight with police ? all with a gun he wasn't supposed to have.

Changes to Illinois gun laws after Henry Pratt Factory shooting 3 years ago
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Three years ago, a disgruntled worker walking into the Henry Pratt Factory in Aurora opened fire. The deadly workplace shooting prompted changes to Illinois FOID card laws.

2 men rob Woodridge Verizon store at gunpoint: police

Police in suburban Woodridge are looking for two men who robbed a Verizon store at gunpoint over the weekend.

Irvin campaign gets $20 million boost from billionaire Ken Griffin

Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has donated $20 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is running for Illinois governor against JB Pritzker.

Chicago men charged with catalytic converter theft in Woodridge

Three Chicago men have been charged with stealing a catalytic converter off a vehicle Saturday in west suburban Woodridge.

'Stigma Crusher' program aims to prevent opioid overdoses
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The Stigma Crusher is cruising into West Chicago in DuPage County. It's a mobile outreach program designed to prevent opioid overdoses and get people the care they need.

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris pleads guilty in child pornography case

"In an effort to put a stop to a serial predator and avert harm to other children, my sons took the brave step of speaking publicly about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of Jerry Harris."

Naperville Crime Stoppers offer $1K reward for wanted subjects on Riverwalk

Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information that will lead to an arrest in connection to two criminal damage incidents along the river walk. 

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris to plead guilty: court records

“Cheer” star Jerry Harris is expected to plead guilty Thursday in a federal child pornography case alleging he solicited sex from minors at cheerleading competitions, court records in Chicago show.