Midwest
Multiple deputies injured in gunfight with suspect in northwest Illinois town
Authorities in a northwest Illinois community confirmed that three Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies were injured after exchanging gunfire with a suspect in Dixon.
The suspected gunman, Jonathon Gounaris, was also injured and underwent surgery at a local hospital, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident took place after police responded to a home in the Lost Lake gated community for reports of a shooting just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
A woman told 911 dispatchers her son was having “suicidal and homicidal ideations,” according to the sheriff’s office. An emergency response team was activated and arrived at the home at 10:20 a.m.
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Hostage negotiations began, and 50 phone calls were then made with no answer.
Officials said they were unable to contact the person for over an hour, and due to the lack of communication, they decided to enter the home.
Immediately upon entering, deputies were fired upon. The deputies returned fire and managed to incapacitate the suspect. During the exchange of gunfire, one deputy was struck in the armor, one suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm and one was struck in the face.
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Police said they lactated the suspect, Gounaris, inside the front door of the residence with multiple firearms, a fixed-blade knife, pepper spray and ballistic armor.
In total, three deputies were shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two were transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon, treated for their injuries and have since been released. One was flown to OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford and underwent surgery Wednesday evening.
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They are all said to be in good condition, according to police.
“I would like to personally thank all law enforcement for their response to this incident and express my sincere gratitude to the multiple fire agencies, hospital staff, MD-1 Physicians, Flight crews, and the general public for their overwhelming support during this very difficult time at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.
The Illinois State Police are handling the investigation moving forward.
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Cleveland, OH
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with events in the community
Latino Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This month recognizes the unique and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of those who have Latino and/or Hispanic heritage.
With celebrations across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, here are a few events for Ohioans to support for Latino Heritage Month and beyond!
Illinois
University of Illinois Extension offers quick tips for homeowners to be climate stewards
Learning about climate change can be overwhelming, but there are ways Illinois residents can take action in their own community.
The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free virtual webinar on Oct. 10.
It’s part of their Everyday Environment series. The goal is to teach people about how climate is changing in Illinois, and what residents can do about it.
Abigail Garafulo is an educator at the Extension. She says Everyday Environment gives people a community and helps them feel more hopeful.
“It’s empowering,” she said. “It gives you the opportunity to do something, and it gives you the tools to tell people about it.”
Topics include climate-friendly lawn care tips, like waiting for your grass to grow at least three inches before you mow or leaving fall leaves on the lawn as mulch. They’ll also talk about collective action as a community.
Indiana
How To Watch Indiana Football Against Maryland In Week 5
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Curt Cignetti era of Indiana football is off to a strong start, but the difficulty level will continue to rise with Big Ten play the rest of the season.
The Hoosiers are 4-0 with wins over Florida International, Western Illinois, UCLA and Charlotte by an average of over 40 points. Next up, they host a 3-1 Maryland team, which has won three straight games against Indiana and has won at least seven games in each of the last three seasons.
“They got a lot of talent,” Cignetti said. “They’re a good football team. They’re very well coached. Will be a tremendous challenge.”
The Hoosiers and Terrapins both rank top-20 nationally in total passing yards this season, but there may be an additional obstacle as rain is currently forecasted for Saturday afternoon in Bloomington. With a win, Indiana would have its first 5-0 start since the 1967 season, when it made the Rose Bowl.
*** LIVE BLOG: And once the game starts, follow all the action on our live blog written by Todd Golden. To check that out, CLICK HERE.
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