Ethan Illers

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Digital Journalist at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Jewish festival in Morton Grove, Illinois to proceed amid recent anti-Semitic attacks

3 days ago | wgntv.com | Dana Rebik |Ethan Illers

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WGN) – The largest Jewish cultural event in the area is set for this weekend, right on the heels of two violent anti-Semitic attacks. On Sunday, a forest preserve in Morton Grove will be hosting a Jewish festival, featuring three music stages, 50 artists’ booths and numerous food options.
Lawmakers debate Illinois budget in final hours of session

6 days ago | wgntv.com | Tahman Bradley |Ethan Illers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) – State lawmakers are still ironing out the details of a $1 billion tax package with just a few hours left in the legislative session. In order to make their proposed $55.2 billion state budget work, Democrats are finalizing cuts and tax increases. Their ideas include an amnesty program to collect more money from delinquent tax filers and increasing taxes on gambling, tobacco and vape products.
Man accused of beating his mother to death in Illinois home

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Ethan Illers

By Ethan Illers NORTHLAKE, Ill. ( WGN) - A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his mother to death inside a Chicago suburban home Sunday morning. Local authorities said just before 10:45 a.m. Sunday, officers were sent to an apartment complex in Northlake, Illinois, for reports of an unconscious woman who was not breathing. When officers arrived, they said they found the woman - identified as 43-year-old Elizabeth Peralta-Guadalupe - severely beaten with no signs of life.
Child hurt after being hit by car in driveway

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Ethan Illers

By Ethan Illers ST. CHARLES, Ill. ( WGN) - A child was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being hit by a vehicle in his own driveway in a Chicago suburb. Police said the incident happened just after 5 p.m. in a St. Charles neighborhood. First responders arrived at the scene and immediately rendered aid to the child before taking him to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, according to investigators. No other information was released.
Man accused of firing shots through sidewalk grate at CTA Red Line station in Loop to make court appearance

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Gabriel Castillo |Ethan Illers

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man accused of firing shots at pedestrians while hiding under a sidewalk grate in the Loop is set to make a court appearance on Wednesday. Chicago police say 34-year-old Rayvon Savary, an Auburn Gresham resident, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of a loaded weapon.
Child hurt after being hit by car in St. Charles driveway

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Ethan Illers

Posted: May 27, 2025 / 10:38 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 10:38 PM CDT ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WGN) – A child was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being hit by a vehicle in his own driveway. St. Charles Police said the incident happened just after 5 p.m. in the Royal Fox Subdivision.
Funding cuts threaten local nonprofits hoping to curb violence in Chicago

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Angelica Sanchez |Ethan Illers

CHICAGO (WGN) – Funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Justice are having a big impact on local organizations dedicated to violence protection. Pha’tal Perkins told WGN-TV he was once on the wrong path in life and knows firsthand the importance of neighborhood resources. “The world is so much bigger than their block,” Perkins said.
Man charged with murder after allegedly beating his mother to death inside suburban apartment

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Ethan Illers

Posted: May 27, 2025 / 05:05 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 05:11 PM CDT NORTHLAKE, Ill. (WGN) – A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his mother to death inside a Northlake home Sunday morning. The Northlake Police Department said just before 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 25, officers were sent to the King Arthur Court apartment complex for reports of an unconscious woman who was not breathing.
Man charged with murder after allegedly beating his mother to death inside suburban apartment

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ethan Illers

NORTHLAKE, Ill. (WGN) – A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly beating his mother to death inside a Northlake home Sunday morning. The Northlake Police Department said just before 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 25, officers were sent to the King Arthur Court apartment complex for reports of an unconscious woman who was not breathing. When officers arrived, they found the woman – identified as 43-year-old Elizabeth Peralta-Guadalupe – severely beaten with no signs of life.
3 found dead in Northwest Indiana home Sunday evening

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Ethan Illers

Posted: May 27, 2025 / 03:35 PM CDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 03:35 PM CDT LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WGN) – An investigation is underway after three adults were found dead inside a home in La Porte County, Indiana, Sunday evening. The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office said detectives from the sheriff’s office’s criminal investigations division are investigating the circumstances around the deaths.