Mokena and nearby New Lenox feel a deep, shared sorrow over the passing of 25‑year‑old Lauren Marion Ledvina, warmly known as Lauren Delia, whose gentle presence and heartfelt kindness made marks on many lives. Born and raised in Mokena, Lauren was known as a caring friend and devoted daughter of her community, someone who made … Read more
The quiet stretch of U.S. Highway 82 west of De Kalb turned tragic Friday night when a chain of crashes claimed the life of a longtime East Texas resident. Authorities say 70-year-old Connie Stevens of Avery died at the scene after her vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with several vehicles along the busy … Read more
The quiet streets of Alamo turned tragic before sunrise Friday when a local military veteran was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash. Police say 43-year-old Ismael Alemán lost his life after being hit by a vehicle that sped away, leaving investigators searching for answers and a community mourning one of its own. The incident … Read more
A quiet stretch of highway in Greene County turned tragic late Friday night when a motorcycle crash took the life of 69-year-old Thomas J. Everett, a rider from Daphne, Alabama. The wreck happened around 9:45 p.m. on March 6 along U.S. Highway 98, not far from the intersection with Mississippi Highway 57. By the time … Read more
The quiet waters near Beaver Park Marina turned into a scene of heartbreak early Friday morning after a car carrying three teenagers plunged into Lake Erie, leaving two young lives lost and a community in mourning. Authorities say the crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on March 6 along West Erie Avenue near Oak Point Road … Read more
