Winning Illinois Lottery Ticket • Host Tiffany Hanyard Speaks Out • Chicago Mailman Saves Woman

Fox Week in Review 32 – October 25

These are the top stories in Fox 32’s Week in Review.

CHICAGO – A winning $1 million Illinois Lottery ticket was sold at a Jewel-Osco store in the suburbs; Dolton landlord speaks out after town mayor Tiffany Hanyard doesn’t pay her rent; and a Chicago mailwoman was hailed a hero after she saved the life of an elderly woman along the way.

These are the top stories in Fox 32’s Week in Review.

A $1 million Illinois Lottery winning ticket purchased at a suburban Jewel-Osco store.

The $1 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was purchased over the weekend at a Jewel-Osco store in suburban Chicago.

A $1 million Illinois Lottery winning ticket purchased at a suburban Jewel-Osco store.

The $1 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was purchased over the weekend at a Jewel-Osco store in suburban Chicago.

According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was purchased for last Sunday evening’s drawing at Jewel Osco, located at 153 Schiller St. in Elmhurst. To win the jackpot, match the following five numbers on the ticket: 2-3-24-25-28.

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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Hanyard faces eviction, landlord speaks out

Controversial Dolton mayor Tiffany Hanyard faces a new battle.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Hanyard faces eviction, landlord speaks out: ‘I have nowhere else to turn’

Controversial Dolton mayor Tiffany Hanyard faces a new battle. She’s being evicted for not paying rent, and now Henyard’s landlord is opening up about her problems with her tenant.

Henyard and her boyfriend Kamal Woods together defrauded taxpayers out of more than $300,000, according to state payroll records.

But they haven’t paid rent since August, and now their landlady says she’s had enough.

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Southside mailman saves elderly woman’s life after spotting uncollected mail

Dorie Carson, a mail carrier in the Mount Greenwood area, noticed a mail pile-up at an elderly client’s home, prompting her and a neighbor to call for a Social Security check.

Southside mailman saves elderly woman’s life after spotting uncollected mail

A South Side mailman is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of an elderly woman.

Dorie Carson recently noticed mail piling up at one of her clients’ homes, prompting her and her neighbor to take immediate action. Fire officials said their quick thinking made the difference.

A mail carrier who has worked on South Drake Avenue in the city’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood for more than five years does more than just deliver.

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Latavion Johnson’s Social Media Posts | Photos courtesy of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.

A Chicago man has been charged for posting photos of a Glock switch pistol on social media, feds say.

A Chicago man has been charged with illegally possessing a machine gun conversion device after photos of it were posted on social media.

Federal agents searched the South Side home of 22-year-old Latavion Johnson on Thursday and found a conversion device in a tool bag in his bedroom. A device known as a “Glock switch” or “automatic sear” allows the firearm to fire multiple shots with a single pull of the trigger.

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Chicago woman arrested after allegedly shooting another woman in Archer Heights

A Chicago woman was arrested this week after allegedly shooting another woman in Archer Heights.

Cynthia Garcia, 24, faces one felony count of aggravated battery or use of a firearm and one felony count of aggravated battery, police said.

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Family and friends are devastated after an Elgin man was fatally shot outside the United Center.

Family members of an 18-year-old are speaking out after their loved one was shot and killed during a robbery on the city’s Near West Side.

Family devastated after Elgin man killed during robbery near United Center: ‘Love your loved ones’

An Elgin man was fatally shot during a robbery outside the United Center Sunday night.

Relatives say the victim wanted to surprise his girlfriend with tickets to a Lil Durk concert for her birthday. They found free street parking and headed to the United Center one day when disaster struck.

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Illinois residents urged to check mail for unclaimed property checks

The Illinois State Treasurer is urging people to cash checks for the state’s unclaimed property.

Illinois Treasurer mails out nearly 140,000 unclaimed property checks

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office sent checks to nearly 140,000 residents for unclaimed property.

The checks were issued as part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program, which allows the Treasurer to automatically refund people missing money without having to file a claim.

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Suburban man dies in three-vehicle crash; two more were wounded

A suburban man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Aurora Monday afternoon.

According to police, the crash happened around 12:55 p.m. at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street.

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(Left) Suspected pink cocaine found by Cook County Sheriff’s deputies Hoskalis Rondon, 23, and Alfonso Carpentero, 24. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office)

‘Pink Cocaine’ Suspect Seized at River North Stop, Two Arrested

Two people are in custody after authorities discovered suspected “pink cocaine” and a firearm during a traffic stop in the River North area earlier this week.

Cook County deputies conducted a traffic stop Oct. 23 in the 300 block of Wells Street, which led to the arrest of 23-year-old Joscarlis Rondon and 24-year-old Alfonso Carpentero.

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Fundraiser for Steve “Mongo” McMichael held in Chicago

A fundraiser was held Monday night to support Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael.

Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael receives support at Chicago benefit for ongoing medical care

Fans and supporters of Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael came together during Monday Night Football to support the Hall of Famer’s battle with ALS.

The event was part of a weekly series held at Joe’s on Weed on Goose Island to raise money for various organizations and causes. Events during the football season are produced by Celeb Events Inc., and the McMichael Medical Foundation was selected as this week’s beneficiary.

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