A 59-year-old Schiller Park man died in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Route 53 near Elk Grove Village Illinois State Police said a Toyota Prius was stopped in the left lane of northbound Route 53 at about 12:20 a.m with no lights on when it was struck by a Dodge Ram The driver of the Prius was pronounced dead at the scene There was no word on the condition of anyone inside the Ram The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the Prius driver as Daniel R State police investigators closed all lanes of northbound 53 for almost five hours firefighters and paramedics from Schiller Park responded about 9:53 p.m 2025 to a report of a crash with injuries at 9812 Lawrence Avenue in Schiller Park — in front of Richie’s Restaurant and Sports Lounge Schiller Park Fire Department’s Battalion Chief on arrival reported a multiple-vehicle crash The pickup truck was partially on a sidewalk on the eastbound side of Lawrence Avenue near 9809 Lawrence Avenue west of the main impact scene of the two passenger vehicles The silver 4-door sedan was located near the driveway to 9815 Lawrence Avenue in the eastbound lanes facing southbound perpendicular to the eastbound lanes The silver 4-door sustained severe driver’s side damage from an apparent T-bone style crash The gray 2-door sports car was located in front of the door to Richie’s at 9810 Lawrence Avenue in the westbound lanes facing westbound at a 45-degree angle The gray sports car sustained severe front-end damage A 58 year-old male victim died shortly after the crash occurred He is believed to have been driving the silver 4-door attempting to pull out from Ruby Street to Lawrence Avenue when his car was hit by the gray sports car A witness said that the victim that was killed was driving a silver Chrysler 200 and had pulled out onto Lawrence Avenue from a side street (likely southbound from Ruby Street) and was struck by one of two vehicles that were possibly involved in a street race The whereabouts of one of those vehicles was unknown after the crash No information was initially available from the Schiller Park Police Department A Franklin Park fire engine crew and a Rosemont paramedic ambulance crew assisted Schiller Park firefighters and paramedics at the scene there was no information available on the medical conditions of any of the other crash victims or how many total crash victims were involved Lawrence Avenue was closed near the crash scene for an extended crash investigation The Major Case Assistance Team – Serious Traffic Reconstruction (MCAT-STAR) unit assisted Schiller Park Police Department with the investigation The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities LIVE TRAFFIC MAP … Lawrence Avenue is a four-lane commercial arterial road with a painted double-yellow line and with restaurants and bars on both sides of the road according to Google Maps Street View images captured in October 2024 There are no left turn lanes on Lawrence Avenue Ruby Street involves a staggered intersection with Lawrence Avenue controlled by a stop sign from the north and a stop sign from the south Winter Weather Advisory with 2″ to 5″ Snowfall Total Forecast for Midnight Wednesday – Thursday Arlington Heights Theft of Bronze Vases at Memory Gardens Cemetery on Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” If you’re a passionate playgoer with an outdoorsy nature, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the opening of Actors' Theatre of Columbus’ (ATC) summer season in May ATC mounts its productions in a theater without walls — an amphitheater where patrons can enjoy al fresco productions that appeal to all ages from kids to adults The season will begin on a classic note May 22 with “Emma,” which offers a witty feminist spin on Jane Austen’s headstrong heroine the romantic comedy will run through June 15 Another literary masterwork will take the stage from June 19-July 13, with an updated look at “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” rife with Shakespearean shenanigans One of the Bard’s most popular and widely performed plays “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was the first production ATC presented when the company began in 1982 Shadowbox Live's 37th season: Shadowbox Live fires off 37th season with best of 2024 in 'Hot Stuff' The summer will continue with “Shane,” Karen Zacarias’ adaptation of Jack Schaefer's novel the play paints a vivid portrait of frontier life in the Old West where an enigmatic loner becomes a friend and protector of the Starrett family amid a feud between homesteaders and wealthy cattle ranchers The season will wind down with a journey into the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons in Qui Nguyen’s drama-comedy “She Kills Monsters,” which will be performed Aug The stars come out at night: 'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' extends tour with second Columbus show A workshop for those planning to audition for the summer season will be offered from 2-4:30 p.m March 16 at the German Village Meeting Haus During the session, ATC directors will work with attendees on audition monologues, give feedback and hold a Q&A session about the upcoming season. Registration is $40 per person at bit.ly/4gDBSxF Auditions will be held March 22-23 at the German Village Meeting Haus For more information about ATC, visit theactorstheatre.org bpaschal@dispatch.com 2024 at 2:51 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone gets a $72,192 annual pension from his 25 years of service to the Schiller Park Police Department also started receiving a pension after retiring from a nearby police department in August If voters do away with the managerial form of government in the April 1 election Village President Frank DeSimone would see his pay rise to $157,000 Patch obtained DeSimone's pension records from the Schiller Park Police Department where he retired as a detective after 25 years which is nearly 40 percent less than his final salary of $115,523 contributed $186,084 to the pension system If voters go along, DeSimone's pay as village president could be far higher than what most of his counterparts receive. Patch wrote about the situation in a story earlier this month The Village Board's plan to raise DeSimone's pay was kept secret from the public until after the candidate filing period ended in November. Without explanation, the board also fired Village Manager Evan Summers after eight years the board voted to put the referendum on the ballot about the managerial form of government "There are some in our community trying to spread misinformation," DeSimone said at the meeting "They are claiming that the village board and my decision to ask residents to decide if the managerial form of government should be retained was a great secret Any claim to the contrary is just plain untrue and being made to serve political self-interest." resident Chris McCullough requested documents showing that the change of government has been a topic in village government DeSimone and other village incumbents are running unopposed Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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a popular Lincoln Park restaurant early Friday The man and a firefighter were taken to hospitals when propane tanks began burning at 4:20 a.m “The fire was in the shed where the propane tanks are stored,” said fire department spokesperson Larry Langford “The tanks were on fire.” A hazardous materials alarm was called during the emergency because propane is flammable A firefighter was taken to Rush University Medical Center with a “very minor” injury while the 46-year-old man possibly involved with the fire was hospitalized with a medical issue and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Story: Mohammad Samra/Sun-Times Video: Courtesy of Catalina Marulanda Firefighters responded to the scene of a reported fire when propane tanks began burning at 4:20 a.m though a hazardous materials alarm was called because propane is flammable A firefighter was taken to Rush University Medical Center with a “very minor” injury while Habel was hospitalized with a medical issue and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Zoo officials confirmed no animals were harmed Officials had initially reported Habel may have been trying to stay warm Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park is seen in this photo after a fire early Friday Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze announced today that Judge Thomas Else has granted the State’s motion to detain a Schiller Park man accused of pointing a gun at another man at a gas station and then leading police on a high-speed chase appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (Class 4 Felony) one count of Aggravated Driving While License Suspended – Fourth to Ninth Offense (Class 4 Felony) and multiple Misdemeanor and petty offenses including Reckless Driving Speeding 35+ mph Over Limit and Aggravated Assault on Public Property an officer with the Bensenville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Irving Park Road and York Road on a vehicle The traffic stop was based on information that the driver allegedly pointed a rifle at an individual at a gas station who had activated their emergency lights and sirens at a high rate of speed reaching speeds of approximately 88 mph Rivera allegedly failed to stop at a red light at Irving Park Road and York Road ran red lights at Irving Park Road and Seymour and Irving Park Road and Mannheim Road Rivera also jumped the curb and drove into oncoming traffic near Cumberland Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue The pursuit came to an end when Rivera turned into an alley He was taken into custody in a backyard in the 8300 block of W Rivera allegedly threw an Airsoft gun out of the window of his vehicle on eastbound I-90 near the I-294 exit This type of behavior is extremely dangerous and puts not only the driver at risk but also endangers the police officers involved and the motoring public We are all thankful that no one was injured as a result of Mr I want to remind drivers that if you hear sirens and see flashing lights behind you I thank the Bensenville Police Department for their efforts in the apprehension of the defendant in this case I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Heather Misura and Michael Pingaj for their work on this case.” — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B “I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team of capable attorneys for their continued work in assuring that those who pose a threat to public safety are detained pre-trial dedicated men and women of the police departments that banded together to take the suspect into custody despite his efforts to evade them.” — Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze Rivera’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 9 for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt A defendant is 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The kids’ race starts at 8:15 and the 5K and five-mile runs start an hour later the annual Liverpool Turkey Trot has grown from 124 runners to 2,100 the run raised over $26,000 for the local community multiple local charities including the Food Bank of CNY Recycle-A-Bull Bully Breed Rescue and Corcoran Football The 5-mile run is $45, the 5K is $40, kids’ run is $10, and dog walk is $15. Virtual events are $40. The starting line is at the Griffin Visitor Center at Onondaga Lake Park. To register, visit liverpoolturkeytrot.com The 56th annual Baldwinsville Kiwanis Turkey Trot starts at 9 a.m It’s the oldest ongoing turkey trot in Central New York Organizers expect roughly 2,000 runners to participate Proceeds will benefit the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club Online registration closed on Sunday, but you can still register in person at Packet Pick Up on Thursday morning. It’s $35 for the 5K and $40 to run the 10K. For more info, visit runsignup.com The Cortland Turkey Trot starts at 9 a.m This is part of the Cortland YMCA race series A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cortland Salvation Army. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Cortland Salvation Army Food Pantry. For more info, see cortlandymca.org The 15th annual F-M Turkey Trot starts at 10 a.m at the Fayetteville-Manlius High School track run or walk on the F-M cross country trails This event has a 4K, 8K and kids run. The first 500 registrants receive a commemorative T-shirt. Registration is $25 per person. Sponsored by the F-M All Sports Booster Club. For more info, visit runsignup.com The 16th annual Jordan Turkey Trot starts at 9 a.m bring a canned good for the Jordan Elbridge Food Pantry at 8:30 a.m Schiller Park in Syracuse will host a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot where attendees can walk or run a marked trail starting at 10 a.m Awards and light refreshments will follow the “trot” alongside a raffle drawing at 11 a.m Participants are encouraged to donate “free will” cash or check to Friends of Schiller Park Inc The Skaneateles Turkey Trot starts at 9 a.m at Clift Park (front of the Sherwood Inn) in downtown Skaneateles Cash donations are accepted to support the local food pantry call the Skaneateles Chamber at (315) 685-0552 The 10th annual Syracuse Ugly Sweater 5K starts at 10 a.m all race registrants can receive an ugly sweater of their choosing and a logo winter headband All runners are encouraged to wear an ugly sweater for the race Advance Media New York Advertising Terms & Conditions: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/2021) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/1/2021) except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Advertising Terms & Conditions: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/2021) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/1/2021) — An elderly dog named Max was found tied to a picnic table at Schiller Park Thursday morning along with a note saying he was "a good boy." Max was found emaciated and dehydrated by workers at Schiller Park They gave him water while they waited for help to come a local non-profit advocating for animal welfare was called to the park to evaluate the dog by Syracuse Animal Control "He had just been there when they got there early in the morning and the note was there as well saying his name and that he needed help and that he was a good boy." My owners can't take care of me no more Syracuse Police came to pick Max up and brought him to an emergency vet He was then released into the care of HumaneCNY which says he is being treated for infected eyes "He is so sweet and loving," said HumaneCNY Executive Director Maureen Davison "We are so grateful for the community support He is on the road to feeling the best he can." Heath calls abandoning your pets "an act of desperation" that can be avoided with the right resources And we don't want the animals to suffer as a result." With an increase in surrenders and a decrease in adoptions,the issue is that local shelters and animal rescues are often too full to take in pets an issue the City of Syracuse is currently struggling with Heath suggested that if you're at a point where you feel like you can no longer care for your pet, reach out for help. This includes reaching out to Cuse Pit Crew-- which can provide dog food training and help pay for veterinary care -- reaching out to family and friends to see if they are willing to take in your pets or even reaching out to shelters to see if they have available space rather than leaving your pet in a public place "If you're at a place where absolutely you can no longer care for your animal then that is why shelters and rescues exist for that very reason," Heath said But we can try to help if we can navigate some resources to help people so they don't feel like they need to abandon their pets." Syracuse Police confirmed with CNY Central the owner of Max was arrested for abandonment and animal cruelty both misdemeanors under New York State Agriculture and Markets Law To donate to HumaneCNY and to Max's care, click here — Just before midnight late Wednesday October 17 a car slammed into a home on Helen Street on the northside of Syracuse The incident happened about a block away from Schiller Park The exact cause of the incident remains unknown the extent of any injuries has also not been determined CNY Central has reached out to the Syracuse Police and the Syracuse Fire Department for more information Actors’ Theatre of Columbus launches its 43rd outdoor summer season in Schiller Park with a storytelling theme “We titled the season ‘Telling Tales’ because that’s the singularly human way we communicate about ourselves our culture and beliefs,” said artistic director Philip J who selected shows with recently promoted co-artistic director Rowan Winterwood “Our season is for people who take delight in fantastical stories The plays that interested us most are about how we connect through stories such as a fairy tale or a poem passed down through millennia,” Hickman said Lucy Kirkwood’s 90-minute version of the French fable framed as a story within a story and narrated by an evil fairy “That intriguing shift in perspective is a way to look anew at the ideas in this story of enchantment,” Hickman said Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy revolves around a father’s funeral as two sisters strive to resolve conflicts while their kids face issues “It’s a warm comedy about a family coming together trying to repair their relationships,” Hickman said mistaken identities and a revenge plot define Shakespeare’s romantic comedy this is the company’s sixth production of the beloved classic this play talks about gender in a warm and comic way.. offering a reminder to enjoy life a bit more and take delight where you can,” Hickman said this expanded version of Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s one-act two-performer retelling of Homer’s epic explores war by adding more actors and musicians,” said Hickman who’s wanted to produce “An Iliad” (first staged in Columbus in 2021) for eight years Thursdays through Sundays at Schiller Park’s amphitheater Admission is free. Reserved seating with advance online purchase is $25. For more information, call 614-444-6888 or visit theactorstheatre.org Family and friends attend a vigil and balloon release for Malachi Johnson in the 1500 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford Heights on Friday The candles spelled out Malachi’s nickname The last words Francine Johnson heard her son Malachi Johnson say to her were “I’m sorry” and “I love you.” he was killed in a road-rage incident in Schiller Park “I can’t even go in to his room,” Francine Johnson said Police say the driver who fatally shot Malachi Johnson acted in self-defense But his family is calling for further investigation from authorities “I’m not letting it go,” said Francine Johnson The Cook County state’s attorney’s office said: “After a thorough review we concluded that the totality of the evidence was insufficient to meet our burden of proof to file criminal charges related to this incident.” Schiller Park police didn’t respond to requests for comment Friday mother of Malachi “Pooda” Johnson along with a few dozen family and friends attend a vigil and balloon release for Malachi in the 1500 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford Heights on Friday The incident began about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of the Tri-State Tollway as Malachi Johnson and another driver became embroiled in a dispute that carried over to the 10000 block of Irving Park Road near Scott Street While stopped next to each other in traffic Both drivers brandished firearms before firing shots Johnson was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office a woman identified by relatives as his friend suffered minor wounds and was treated at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and released Relatives said the driver “bumped” Johnson from behind while on the tollway and followed him off of the ramp toward Irving Park Road and Scott Street Though police said there was an exchange of gunfire Malachi Johnson’s family say his firearm was still in his waistband after the shooting “I know my brother did have a weapon on him but his weapon was in his waist when his body was found,” said his older sister Miracle Johnson Malachi Johnson was killed in a road-rage incident in Schiller Park Malachi Johnson had an “unbreakable” bond with his sister Miracle and often visited her while she was in college at Alabama A&M University “He was one of those people you could count on to tell you the truth,” Miracle Johnson said He jokingly wished Miracle Johnson a happy Mother’s Day because he felt she acted like his mother and watched over him “I was looking forward to growing old with him,” Miracle Johnson said Malachi Johnson’s family described him as a funny lighthearted person who could fill a room with laughter and those he loved with comfort Malachi Johnson struggled with mental health issues but confided in his older sister who persuaded him to work toward getting his GED so he could follow in her footsteps at Alabama A&M Johnson worked at Portillo’s for almost a half year to buy his first car — a blue Hyundai Sonata — and got the Nissan with help from his mother last fall to get him to and from a job at Amazon When his older sister went to identify his body like he almost had a smile on his face,” she said “What’s been helping me is the fact that he don’t have to struggle no more.” Malachi Johnson was also anticipating becoming a father; his daughter is expected to arrive in December. A GoFundMe page has been started to raise money for his family “That was my best friend in the whole wide world,” said Miracle Johnson “Planning his funeral on my birthday is so unreal to me right now sister of Malachi “Pooda” Johnson along with a few dozen family and friends attend a vigil and balloon release for Malachi in the 1500 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford Heights on Friday 2024 at 11:53 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police requested the Major Case Assistance Team for help with the investigation IL — There will be no charges in a fatal road rage shooting Tuesday night in which a 19-year-old Streamwood man was killed in Schiller Park Police said Thursday an investigation has revealed the involved shooter was acting in self-defense officers responded to the area of Irving Park Road and Scott Street at 5:30 p.m police fond a male and female with gunshot wounds Both were treated by responding paramedics and taken to area hospitals was pronounced dead at Lutheran General Hospital following the shooting RELATED: Man Fatally Shot During Road Rage Incident — Schiller Park PD Police requested the Major Case Assistance Team for help with the subsequent investigation The investigation revealed that Johnson and the female were driving southbound on Interstate 294 when the road rage incident began The dispute continued into the 10000 block of Irving Park Road Police said while the cars were stopped next to each other Johnson got out of his vehicle and proceeded toward the other car One of the shots struck Johnson in the upper body The two occupants of the other car were not struck The Cook County State's Attorney's Office also concluded there would be no charges brought against the shooter who had a valid FOID and concealed carry license Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Last November, Schiller Park’s Sway Bar was issued a citation by village officials because its back alley was marked up with graffiti when a man was murdered there in a possible gang-related shooting That’s even though police records reveal the April 19 murder of 38-year-old River Grove resident Jonathan Vallejo was the third violent incident at Sway Bar in five years with the bullets narrowly missing people inside a patron was stabbed and hospitalized following a fight inside the establishment Sway Bar has made several campaign contributions over the years to the political fund benefiting Mayor Nick Caiafa who doubles as the northwest suburb’s liquor commissioner with considerable authority over businesses in town that sell alcohol Those contributions include $370 one month before Vallejo’s murder according to Illinois State Board of Elections records Records show that a number of bars and restaurants in town contribute to Caiafa’s Schiller Park First political party but Caiafa says that doesn’t translate into favors and free rein He says he downgraded from 4 a.m to 2 a.m the liquor license at another local bar following problems there — even though that bar donated to his campaign he said he hadn’t made a decision about Sway Bar’s future because he didn’t yet know if the murder was a sign of problems “inherent in the bar “We’re waiting to see what the police come back with,” he said at the time he said he now plans to meet with the bar’s owner “and ask some serious questions” because “we have concerns” about what went on the night of the murder “I didn’t know anything about the stabbing,” Caiafa said get answers and make a decision if we go for suspension or revocation Caiafa says he sent a letter to local businesses with liquor licenses two weeks after the Vallejo murder urging them to attract good clientele or risk a crackdown on their ability to operate A letter sent to liquor license holders in Schiller Park by the mayor after a murder at a bar in April “You must bear in mind that every patron who commits bad acts could cause anything from a citation to revocation of your license,” Caiafa wrote “You should strive to have patrons that would be as welcome in your home as in your establishment.” Former Schiller Park Mayor Barbara Piltaver says Caiafa should have acted more aggressively against Sway Bar “I would definitely either suspend them or pull the license and say ‘You have to get different clientele,’” she says She lost to Caiafa in the 2017 election and is considering running against him again because of her belief that Caiafa is putting politics over public safety says his customers are mostly local people and “it’s been very quiet” in terms of incidents and police calls Vallejo’s family says he had gone to the bar that night to attend a birthday gathering and police are investigating whether the shooter had been with that group which authorities say might have included some current or former gang members Campaign contributions from the Sway Bar to local political funds Sway Bar’s owner says those at the birthday gathering were “not any type of regulars or people we know,” and the murder is “the last thing I wanted to see happen in the establishment and our neighborhood Police sought an arrest warrant for a suspect in the Vallejo murder but say Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office wouldn’t approve it “This matter is a continuing police investigation Vallejo’s family says he was raised mostly in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood and was a father who operated a trucking company that would deliver cars from vehicle dealers to buyers but I’m going to go over” to the birthday gathering to “show a little love.” Peak fall color season has just about arrived in Ohio Most of Ohio's trees, including those in and around Columbus, are at "near peak" levels of color, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Near peak means trees show between 30 and 60 percent of their color but haven't peaked yet That means you still have time to go out and gaze and capture some of fall's splendor But where do you go to maximize your chances of seeing the best variety of colors and trees The Dispatch compiled what we believe are the best spots to see the leaves in Columbus chosen in an unscientific process based on fall vibes You can get a good look at fall foliage at any of the region's many metro parks, but the Scioto Grove Metro Park stands out for its dense mature forests packed along the Scioto River south of Columbus the park also offers three backpacking sites More: Lookout tower to be relocated to Scioto Grove Metro Parks in Grove City for 'amazing views' The Scioto MileLocated in the heart of downtown Columbus and connected to a diverse array of parks offering a variety of unique landscapes, the Scioto Mile trail is the perfect spot to see fall foliage You can walk or bike along the trail south to the Scioto Audobon Metro Park or north toward Ohio State University and the Olentangy Trail The Olentangy Trail follows the Olentangy River from downtown Columbus all the way to Worthington weaving its way through parks and Ohio State University's campus that the trail is under construction until Fall 2025 More: Olentangy Trail near OSU campus reopens to pedestrians, cyclists after 15-month closure Nestled in the heart of the German Village Schiller Park is a scenic stop for any fall foliage lovers More: German Village remembers inspiration for Umbrella Girl in Schiller Park Goodale Park is conveniently located close to major hubs of activity in Columbus: the Short North and the Arena District Honorable mention: Everywhere elseIt's not hard to find a good spot to see fall leaves in Columbus The region is practically bursting with parks it would be hard to find a bad spot to see fall colors in the city except for maybe staring straight at a concrete wall This story has been updated to add a gallery NHart@dispatch.com @NathanRHart A road rage shooting Tuesday afternoon left a man dead and a woman injured near the eastbound lane at 10000 W A motorist acted in self-defense when he fired shots killing a 19-year-old Streamwood man after a road-rage situation in Schiller Park Tuesday night who said detectives determined that the surviving motorist acted in self-defense and owned a valid concealed-carry license and firearm owner’s identification card The situation unfolded about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 294 as 19-year-old Malachi N. Johnson and another motorist became embroiled in a dispute that carried over to the 10000 block of Irving Park Road near Scott Street Johnson exited a Nissan Sentra and approached a Chevy Traverse That’s when both motorists brandished firearms before firing shots where he died of a gunshot wound to the chest suffered superficial wounds and was treated at the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and released woman and three “younger individuals” was wounded 2025 at 3:39 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Corey Gibbons died Feb IL — Morris police say a missing man from Schiller Park has been found dead police said Gibbons was found dead in Chicago over the weekend but at this time is not believed to be due to foul play," police said According to an obituary In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to his GoFundMe are greatly appreciated A celebration of life for Gibbons is set for March 1 at Fred C Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A road rage shooting Tuesday left a man dead and a woman injured near the eastbound lane at 10000 W A man was killed and a woman was wounded in an apparent road-rage shooting Tuesday evening in northwest suburban Schiller Park causing nearby residents to think twice about their driving behavior About 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a road-rage incident with shots fired in the 10000 block of Irving Park Road near Scott Street Details about the cause of the shooting weren’t immediately available, but a man and woman in a Nissan Sentra were both shot and the woman suffered superficial wounds and was treated at a hospital and released Police were canvassing the area Wednesday looking for video footage to help with the investigation They had conducted several interviews and expected updates in the case Wednesday evening The area where the shooting happened was quiet Wednesday Some neighbors told the Chicago Sun-Times they heard about the incident through social media or on the news She said it seemed the attack had just happened and the police hadn’t yet arrived another car with its driver’s and passenger’s doors open and a “very frantic” woman “I thought she maybe ran him over or something,” said Yarnell Michelle Yarnell lives a few blocks away from where an apparent road-rage shooting left a man dead and a woman wounded Tuesday After hearing that it was an apparent road-rage shooting Yarnell said it was “a little alarming at first” and that the village doesn’t usually see such incidents It made her think twice about how she behaves while driving The other vehicle involved in the shooting was occupied by a man woman and three “younger individuals,” police said Police say this was an isolated incident and there was no immediate danger to the public Fatal road rage shooting on Irving Park Road near Mannheim Road in Schiller Park (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Schiller Park Police Department on Thursday 2024 announced the completion of an investigation of a fatal shooting at a road rage incident on Irving Park Road the Schiller Park Police Department responded to the area of Irving Park Road and Scott Street for the report of shots fired police located a male and female subject with gunshot wounds near a black Nissan Sentra Schiller Park Fire Department paramedics were also dispatched to the scene Both subjects were treated by responding paramedics and transported to local hospitals for their injuries who was transported to Level 1 Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge was pronounced deceased a short time later who was transported to Loyola Medical Center Several other subjects involved in the incident were detained by responding police officers and brought back to the police station for investigation a black Chevy Traverse was located about three blocks northeast of the shooting scene The Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) was requested by the Schiller Park Police Department for assistance in the fatal shooting investigation became involved in a road-rage incident while driving southbound on I-294 EAST The dispute continued into the 10000 block of Irving Park Road where the drivers of both vehicles had stopped for traffic Johnson exited his vehicle and proceeded towards the other vehicle both subjects brandished firearms and shots were exchanged along with the occupants inside of the black Chevy Traverse along with interviews of involved individuals and witnesses along with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office that no charges would be brought against the second individual involved as it was determined that he acted in self-defense and that he possessed a valid FOID and CCL firefighters and paramedics from Schiller Park responded about 5:30 p.m 2024 to what appeared to be a road rage incident with shots fired in the block of 10000 Irving Park Road (just east of Mannheim Road and I-294) According to the Schiller Park Police Department The incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of Irving Park Road in front apartment buildings A male subject in the Nissan was fatally shot According to the Cook County Medical Examiner The victim is believed to have lived in Streamwood A witness reported seeing the male with his upper body in the vehicle and his feet hanging out the driver’s side door opening Another witness reported seeing chest compressions administered for CPR She was transported by Schiller Park Fire Department paramedics to a nearby hospital and was listed in “stable condition” late Tuesday night A witness in the neighborhood said he saw a woman from the Nissan Sentra yelling on a cell phone on Irving Park Road immediately after the shooting the shooting was an isolated incident and all subjects involved in the incident have been accounted for and there were no suspects described as being in custody There was a secondary crime scene with a perimeter of police tape around a black Chevy Traverse facing westbound on Montrose Avenue just west of the intersection of Montrose Avenue and Emerson Avenue The driver’s door window was shattered and glass was on the street at the driver’s door The secondary scene was about three blocks northeast of the shooting scene on Irving Park Road Initially it was unknown if there was a police pursuit and traffic stop at Montrose Avenue and Emerson Avenue or if the driver of the Chevy Traverse fled there and stopped without a police pursuit Police stated there is no current danger to the public The Major Cases Assistance Team (MCAT) was assigned to the scene Irving Park Road was closed in both directions between Judd Avenue and 25th Avenue The large MCAT van was parked beginning around 8:30 p.m Tuesday and later at Irving Park Road and Judd Avenue at the primary crime scene near the location of the shooting There was fluid leaking slowly from under the front mid-center (possibly near the front passenger location) of the Nissan Sentra Investigators were back at the scene during daylight on Wednesday Arlington Heights Resident Charged with Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct at Downtown Train Station High 91 down to 70 Overnight for Arlington Heights