
Alonzo Small
Digital Content Producer at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)
Journalist in The Windy City | Born in New York | Formerly @8News | #NYG #NYK 🇵🇦
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wgntv.com | Julian Crews |Alonzo Small
Jurors on Tuesday heard from Kassidy Miles, who was engaged to Laterria Smith at the time of the May 13, 2024 attack CHICAGO (WGN) — Heart-wrenching testimony continued Tuesday in the murder trial of Crosetti Brand, the 39-year-old accused of viciously attacking his ex-girlfriend and killing her 11-year-old son. Prosecutors say Jayden Perkins died while attempting to protect his then-pregnant mother.
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wgntv.com | Alonzo Small
OAK LAWN, Ill. (WGN) — Police in Oak Lawn announced charges against a group of offenders the department alleges is behind a monthslong crime spree across Chicagoland. According to police, an August 2024 armed robbery at an Oak Lawn 7-Eleven located in the 4500 block of 95th St. eventually led authorities to the accused offenders. The suspects allegedly held a cashier and customers at gunpoint, police say, though an attempt to steal a customer’s vehicle proved unsuccessful.
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yahoo.com | Alonzo Small
NORFOLK, Va. (WGN) — As part of a time-honored United States Navy tradition, a Wheeling native assumed command of the world’s largest aircraft carrier on Monday. Held on May 12 at Naval Station Norfolk, the ceremony saw Capt. David Skarosi relieve Capt. Rick Burgess of his duties as commanding officer of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Skarosi most recently served as commanding officer of Expeditionary Sea Base USS Lewis B.
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ourquadcities.com | Alonzo Small
CHICAGO (WGN) — Illinois improved its ranking, albeit slightly, among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best States in the U.S. list. The U.S. News’ 2025 report, released on Tuesday, May 6, ranks Illinois 36th out of all 50 states. The Prairie State finished 38th overall on the U.S. News 2024 Best States list. In 2023, Illinois also ranked No. 36.
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wgntv.com | Alonzo Small
Posted: May 12, 2025 / 08:12 PM CDT Updated: May 12, 2025 / 08:12 PM CDT Related video: Chi Food Truck Fest 2024 kicks off at Daley PlazaCHICAGO (WGN) —The Chi Food Truck Festival will return to Chicago’s Daley Plaza in 2025, marking its 10th edition. The annual event, which takes place on Fridays at 50 W.
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