Kasey Chronis

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Kasey Chronis

CHICAGO - Real ID enforcement starts Wednesday, but Illinois officials say there’s no need to rush—especially if you’re not flying soon. What we know: Beginning May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will start enforcing federal Real ID requirements for air travel. But contrary to what some may think, that date is not a hard deadline for getting the enhanced ID. Lines have already stretched for blocks at places like the downtown Chicago Super Center.

2 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Kasey Chronis

New details emerge as suburban police dig in backyard of home Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why — leaving neighbors puzzled. DES PLAINES, Ill. - As questions continue to swirl over a puzzling investigation in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, new details are emerging about the criminal past of a man who recently lived in the home.

2 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Kasey Chronis

Police digging at Des Plaines home tied to 'old case' — but won’t say why Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why — leaving neighbors puzzled. DES PLAINES, Ill. - Investigators have focused their attention on a home in the northwestern suburb of Des Plaines, spending several days digging in the backyard without saying why — leaving neighbors puzzled.

2 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Kasey Chronis

DYER, Ind. - A northwest Indiana boy who survived a devastating accident is now being honored by the firefighters who helped save his life. Just over two months after he was hit by a car, 11-year-old Levi Siegert is walking, smiling — and now, an honorary firefighter. What we know: On February 13, Levi was crossing the street near Route 30 and Hart in Dyer, Indiana — steps away from the Dyer Fire Department — when he was struck by a car. The driver immediately stopped and called 911.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kasey Chronis

The BriefLevi Siegert, 11, was hit by a car in February and suffered serious injuries, including head trauma. Firefighters and EMTs rushed to help, and Levi was airlifted to Comer Children’s Hospital in critical condition. On Tuesday, Levi was celebrated by the Dyer Fire Department and named an honorary firefighter. DYER, Ind. - A northwest Indiana boy who survived a devastating accident is now being honored by the firefighters who helped save his life.