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CALUMET CITY, IL — A woman from the south suburbs was sentenced to 20 years in prison for facilitating child prostitution, according to authorities.

CHICAGO — Foxtrot Market, a Chicago-based chain of high-end coffee shops and convenience stores, announced on Tuesday it had shut down all its locations.

Billions of the bugs are expected to emerge in Illinois during the coming weeks.

LANSING, IL — A south suburban tax preparer was sentenced Tuesday to prison time after filing over 900 fraudulent returns claiming more than $1.3 million in refunds, authorities said.

Californians spent more per capita on clothing and footwear than any other state.

Illinois was one of the top 10 states for per capita spending on clothing and footwear.

The scene — a promotion for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" — confused bicyclists and alarmed dogs, according to SFGate​.

ELGIN, IL — An Elgin man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder after he strangled his wife and left her body alone with her their young children, authorities said Thursday. Wendy Ayllon picked up her husband, Victor H. Ayllon, in the early morning hours of July 12, 2021, according to the Office of the Kane County State's Attorney. A camera inside the couple's home captured the sound of arguing, the victim screaming and a thud between 2:16 a.m. and 3:16 a.m., when Victor Ayllon left the residence, authorities said. Many hours later, a 4-year-old boy was found in the evening walking alone at Lawrence and Aldine avenues, according to authorities, who said officers went to the child's address in the 300 block of Heine Avenue and discovered Wendy Ayllon's body and her 3-year-old son. Investigators found Victor Ayllon at his parents' home with faint marks on his wrists, authorities said, adding he admitted to killing his wife. “The heinous action of the defendant, who callously strangled his wife to death and left her body with their two young children, is utterly reprehensible,” State's Attorney Jamie Mosser said in a news release. “The guilty plea secured today brings some measure of justice for Wendy Ayllon, whose life was tragically cut short, and her family.” Victor Ayllon faces 20 to 60 years in prison followed by a four-year mandatory supervised release period, according to authorities. His next court appearance is set for June 20, authorities said. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. We've removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

A new forecast by The Weather Channel predicts that an increasingly likely La Niña could contribute to record-high temperatures this summer.

A new forecast by The Weather Channel projects record-high temperatures in the U.S., but the predictions are less extreme for California.