Cameras employed in capturing suspected cop killer
Chicago police relied on video footage from approximately 100 surveillance cameras to aid their investigation into the murder of Officer Luis Huesca. Working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, Chicago Police successfully located and apprehended Xavier Tate Jr. in Glendale Heights. Tate stands accused of the fatal shooting and carjacking of Huesca, a respected member of the Chicago Police department with six years of service.
Google has started constructing a conversion.
The Thompson Center’s exterior and atrium are currently being demolished as Google moves forward with its plans to transform the former state government building into its Chicago headquarters. Excavators were used to remove the lower exterior sections of the building, signaling the unofficial beginning of Google’s $280 million renovation project for the 17-story structure. In 2022, Google acquired the 39-year-old building, which was widely regarded as an “eyesore,” for $105 million.
Increasing Awareness of Lyme Disease
As the weather starts to warm up, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to stay informed about the prevention of ticks and Lyme disease. Every year, around 500,000 people in the United States are affected by Lyme disease. If you experience symptoms such as fever and rash after being in an area where ticks are present, it is crucial to contact your healthcare provider right away. Let’s remember that May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month.