Evrod Cassimy

2 months ago | nbcchicago.com | Evrod Cassimy

Two Chicago-area women are on a mission to encourage African Americans to take mental health more seriously. "I didn’t want to be here anymore and that’s all I knew is that I didn’t want to be, here but I have kids that I had to live for," said Janine Williams. Janine Williams recently detailed the lowest point in her battle against depression, which started with a personal family issue for the mother of two and spiraled into a dark place. “It was lonely," she said. "I felt unsupported.

Jul 17, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Evrod Cassimy

A woman who was trapped in her vehicle on I-55 while surrounded by live power lines during Monday evening's storms is recalling the harrowing experience. Jennifer Sternal told NBC Chicago she was trapped in her vehicle for nearly six hours after tornado-warned storms swept through Will County. As Sternal was driving home around 9 p.m. Monday, it became nearly impossible to see what was ahead of her on I-55 when she encountered a downed power line that was live.

Jul 8, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Evrod Cassimy

Following widespread community opposition and the decision to hold a re-vote, the closure of Palatine Stables will move forward, according to the Palatine Park District. During a re-vote on Monday, the Palatine Park District's Board of Commissioners narrowly elected, 3-2, to shut down the equestrian center, which has served the suburban community since the 1950s. The board in May voted to close the stables, citing concerns for structural integrity and public safety.

Jun 26, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Evrod Cassimy

A video showing an altercation between four suburban men and staff at a Mount Greenwood restaurant early Sunday morning was shown in court to a judge in the case on Wednesday as the four men face charges. The video, originally posted on social media, shows the melee outside Barraco's restaurant, located in the 3000 block of West 111th Street. Defense attorney Mike Leonard, who represents one of the four men charged in the fight, described what he saw in the video shown in court.

Jun 19, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Evrod Cassimy

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