Alonzo Small

Chicago

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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Trapped residents saved from burning Hoffman Estates apartment building

1 day ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 08:23 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 08:23 PM CDT HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WGN) — Four people suffered minor injuries when a fire broke out at a Hoffman Estates apartment complex Tuesday morning, emergency officials said.
Trapped residents saved from burning Hoffman Estates apartment building

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Alonzo Small

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WGN) — Four people suffered minor injuries when a fire broke out at a Hoffman Estates apartment complex Tuesday morning, emergency officials said. Officials credit firefighters on scene with rescuing several residents trapped on the third floor of the burning apartment building, using ladder trucks to get to them on the upper floors. First responders evaluated four victims at nearby hospitals and later released them in good health.
No verdict in 2nd day of deliberations in bribery trial of Sen. Emil Jones III

1 day ago | wgntv.com | Angelica Sanchez |Alonzo Small

CHICAGO (WGN) — Jury deliberations continued Tuesday in the federal bribery trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III, though jurors didn’t reach a verdict. The jury raised more than one question on the most serious counts facing the sitting state senator who is on trial for bribery. Federal prosecutors accuse Jones of making false statements to the FBI as well as using emails in aid of racketeering.
Annual fundraiser honoring life of Declan Sullivan continues with ‘No Ordinary Evening’

2 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

CHICAGO (WGN) — Nearly 15 years after a Notre Dame student from northwest suburban Long Drove died in an accident while videotaping football practice, an annual fundraiser in his honor endures. Declan Sullivan, 20, died in October 2010 when the 40-foot scissor lift he was standing on blew over amid 50-mile-an-hour wind gusts while he was filming football practice. In his honor, surviving family members created a charity event in Declan’s name to help disadvantaged children.
California man charged in deadly crash that claimed life of Chicagoan

2 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 04:12 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 04:12 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — A California man faces a felony drug charge in connection with a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Chicago man in far south suburban Crete.
CPD releases photo of suspected CTA Green Line armed robbers

2 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 03:45 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 03:45 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago police on Tuesday released images of suspected CTA Green Line armed robbers who the department says also assaulted their victim. According to police, the armed robbery incident occurred on Friday, April 11, around 4:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of W. Lake St. in the city’s East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Death investigation underway after unresponsive newborn found on South Side

2 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 03:17 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 03:17 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — A death investigation is underway on Chicago’s South Side following the discovery of an unresponsive newborn. According to city police, officers responding to the 4700 block of S. Damen Ave. just after midnight Tuesday discovered the unresponsive newborn. Police add that the newborn was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.
Death investigation underway after unresponsive newborn found on South Side

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Alonzo Small

CHICAGO (WGN) — A death investigation is underway on Chicago’s South Side following the discovery of an unresponsive newborn. According to city police, officers responding to the 4700 block of S. Damen Ave. just after midnight Tuesday discovered the unresponsive newborn. Police add that the newborn was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital. CPD says Area One Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Chicago street festivals at risk due to rising costs, dip in donations, organizers say

5 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small |Ray Cortopassi

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago street festivals are facing rising costs and declining donations, prompting the formation of a coalition to try to save the events. Launched on April 18, the Save Our Street Festival Coalition brings together nearly two dozen organizers. As a result of financial strain, Pamela Maass, executive director with the Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, warns that many festivals may not be able to continue.
Scams targeting REAL ID seekers surge as deadline approaches, BBB warns

5 days ago | wgntv.com | Alonzo Small

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:11 PM CDT CHICAGO (WGN) — Amidst the rush for obtaining a REAL ID before next month’s fast-approaching deadline, the Better Business Bureau is warning the public about an uptick in scams designed to steal one’s identity. The BBB warns that calls, texts, or emails offering to “help” with obtaining a REAL ID are fraudulent. BBB president and CEO Steve J.