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Fox 32's Week in Review - Dec. 13
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
CHICAGO - President Biden commuted the sentence of a former Dixon official who was convicted in the largest municipal embezzlement case in U.S. history; several new laws will go into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2025; and a $700,000 winning lottery ticket was purchased in Chicago.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
‘Travesty of justice’: Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history on Thursday.
He is commuting the sentences of approximately 1,500 Americans and granting pardons to 39 individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes.
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'Travesty of justice': Reaction pours in after Biden commutes Rita Crundwell's sentence
Rita Crundwell served time in federal prison before being moved to house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she has been granted her freedom.
New Illinois laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2025
With the new year coming, that means several laws are going into effect starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Fox 32 Chicago listed several that could impact you.
Illinois Lottery player wins $700k after purchasing tickets at Chicago Jewel-Osco
An Illinois Lottery player won $700,000 after purchasing a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Jewel-Osco in Chicago.
The ticket was bought for the Nov. 10 evening drawing at the Jewel-Osco located at 4660 West Irving Park Road in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.
Costco sells luxury, 150-day around-the-world cruise with eye-popping price tag
Costco sold a booking for an around-the-world cruise for $293,000 through Costco Travel.
That revelation came Thursday as CFO Gary Millerchip provided some "fun facts" about Costco’s member-exclusive travel service during the warehouse retailer’s first-quarter earnings call.
Indiana man secures record $37M settlement in construction zone crash
A northwest Indiana man who was severely injured in a construction zone crash will receive more than $37 million in a pretrial personal injury settlement.
The crash occurred on Aug. 26, 2020 on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso. Brad Detert, 37, sued those responsible for the road construction work, alleging they failed to comply with state and federal signage and safety requirements at the work site, according to his attorney.
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Two killed in Matteson shooting near library, investigation underway: police
A shooting near the Matteson Area Public Library Sunday afternoon left two people dead, prompting a police investigation.
A shooting near the Matteson Area Public Library Sunday afternoon left two people dead, prompting a police investigation.
19-year-old charged with shooting Cicero police officer
A 19-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting of a Cicero police officer last weekend.
Giovanni A. Saldivar was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm, according to a press release from Cicero officials.
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Gang member arrested in Cicero officer shooting
Officials say a known Chicago street gang member has been arrested and facing two counts of attempted murder of a police officer.
4 suburban men accused of attacking Barraco's employees due in court
The four men accused of attacking multiple employees at Barraco's Pizza on Chicago's Southwest Side were expected in court last week.
The attack took place on June 23 when Chicago police were called to the scene by an off-duty officer who reported the altercation. The offenders were allegedly fighting Barraco's staff and also attacked the off-duty officer.
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4 suburban men allegedly attacked Barraco's employees in Mount Greenwood
A community is rallying around Barraco's employees, who were attacked over the weekend.
Jay-Z named in lawsuit over minor's rape alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Jay-Z, the award-winning rapper and billionaire business mogul, has reportedly been named alongside fellow hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in a sexual assault lawsuit.
Combs has been at the center of several lawsuits involving sexual assaults in recent months, and this is the first to include another high-profile defendant.
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Jay-Z accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Jay-Z was named in a civil lawsuit with Sean "Diddy" Combs, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.
ACLU calls out Northbrook and Highland Park libraries over room rental policies
The ACLU of Illinois has put two north suburban library districts on notice about room rental policies that they say violate the First Amendment.
In separate letters to the Northbrook and Highland Park public libraries, the ACLU warned that policies imposing hefty extra fees for "safety" or "security" reasons should be reversed immediately.