Homewood police posted on June 16 more details about an alleged murder/suicide that occurred June 6 and June 8. Officials said the investigation has been closed. Police responded to a home on 175th Street on the afternoon of June 6 and discovered the body of Bianca C. Davis. The Cook[Read More…]
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Homicide investigation leads to deceased individual in Dixie Highway home
Homewood police and a South Suburban Emergency Response Team unit discovered a deceased person in a home in the 17600 block of Dixie Highway on Monday evening, June 8, while serving a search warrant. HPD officers and members of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force obtained the warrant as[Read More…]
Medical examiner identifies woman found dead Saturday
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Sunday the identity of a woman found dead in a Homewood residence on Saturday, June 6. Bianca C. Davis, 51, died from a gunshot wound, according to the report from the ME’s office. Her death was ruled a homicide. Homewood police reported[Read More…]
Woman found dead in 175th Street residence
Few details were available Saturday evening, June 6, about the death of a woman who apparently had been shot, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to a residence in the 2400 block of 175th Street at 1:43 p.m. June 6 and discovered the body of the woman. “Investigators believe this[Read More…]
Homewood police report teen found dead near Walton preserve
A local youth’s body was found shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the area of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, according to police. Police were contacted about 5:44 p.m. by someone reporting a missing 17-year-old boy. Officers used a drone and a K-9 unit from the Country Club[Read More…]
Paywall change coming Monday (free)
On Monday, May 25, the Chronicle’s paywall provider will be changing the appearance of stories for non-subscribers. Since we started using a paywall a few years ago, non-subscribers who clicked on a story on the website or in one of our newsletters would see the headline and first few sentences[Read More…]
Homewood police report bomb threats not credible
Homewood police reported Monday morning that daycare facilities in the village have received emailed bomb threats recently. “Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible at this time,” Police Chief Tom Johnson said. The investigation into the origin of the email remains ongoing, he said. “The safety and well-being[Read More…]
CNI: License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinois Illinois drivers who have their license suspended for speeding or reckless driving violations could have an alternative under proposed legislation. Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is pushing a bill that would allow drivers to have a speed control device installed in their car rather than having[Read More…]
Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
By Carole SharwarkoApril 7, 2026The Lansing Journal Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7. Nesbit said township Supervisor Napoleon Harris plans to release a statement about Gonzalez’s death after his family members have had time to communicate among one another. At the[Read More…]
Nicor Gas reminds customers to call 811 during safe digging month
With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E. Call before you dig. Contact 811 or visit illinois1call.com at least two business days before digging, excluding the[Read More…]
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