Violent June Storms Slam Chicagoland Suburbs, Leaving Widespread Damage
Damaging winds, torrential rain, and fallen trees disrupt communities across the region as severe weather sweeps through northern Illinois
Two mature trees lie uprooted in a Romeoville neighborhood after severe
outages,
across the suburbs. Photo by Andrew Samaan
Justice Man Charged with Dissemination, Possession of Child Pornography
A 54-year-old Justice man has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he had sent and received child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through his social media account, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.
On Jan. 2, Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) and Cyber Trafficking Unit (CTU) investigators began an investigation of a cybertip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children(NCMEC) about a social media account user that uploaded and sent sexually explicit images of children.
Sheriff’s Police investigators obtained search warrants for the account, confirmed the images were sexually explicit images of children, and traced the account to Daniel Gierut.
On March 17, investigators took Gierut into custody, interviewed him after issuing his Miranda warning, and executed a search warrant on his cell phone, where they found CSAM. The State’s Attorney’s Office declined charges at the time.
Investigators continued the investigation and learned that Gierut was connected to another NCMEC cy bertip. Through additional search warrants, investigators learned that second account contained CSAM and confirmed that the account be longed to Gierut.
On June 9, investigators arrested Gierut at his home in the 7200 block of Skyline Drive in Justice. After in vestigators issued him his Miranda warning, Gierut admitted to posses sion and disseminating CSAM and asking other social media account users for CSAM. Later that day, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Of fice charged Gierut with Dissemina tion of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class X felony and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 2 felony.
Gierut was ordered to Cook County Jail custody on June 10 following his initial court appearance at the Brid geview Courthouse.
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ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — June 11, 2026 — Powerful thunderstorms tore through the Chicagoland suburbs Wednesday evening, toppling trees, knocking out power, and leaving residents across the region to assess damage after one of the strongest storm systems of the season.
The storms arrived as forecasters warned of a significant severe-weather threat across northern Illinois.
Meteorologists cited the potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes as multiple rounds of thunderstorms moved through the area.
In Romeoville and surrounding communities, residents reported fierce winds that snapped branches and uprooted mature trees. Streets were littered with debris Thursday morning as homeowners and public works crews began cleanup efforts.
Several neighborhoods experienced temporary power outages as falling limbs damaged utility lines.
In Romeoville, residents awoke to find decades-old trees uprooted and lying across lawns and parkways, their root systems exposed after the storm’s passage.
Emergency personnel responded to reports of blocked roadways and storm-related hazards throughout the evening.
While damage assessments continued Thursday, local officials urged
broader storm system affecting much of the Midwest. Weather officials had warned that conditions were favorable for destructive winds and other severe-weather hazards as the storms advanced across northern Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area.
By Thursday morning, cleanup crews were working across the suburbs to remove debris and restore normal conditions.
The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Gierut was ordered to Cook County Jail custody on June 10 following his initial court appearance at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
In Romeoville and surrounding communities, residents reported fierce winds that snapped branches and uprooted mature trees. Photo by Andrew Samaan
Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is inviting the public to the unveiling of her office’s newest multilingual property tax brochure.
The tax guide has been translated into Indonesian and will be showcased during a special ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11. The event will take place in room 112 of the Cook County Treasurer’s Office located at 118 N. Clark St. in Chicago.
The Indonesian-language guide is the latest addition to the Treasurer’s multilingual outreach program, which provides important property
tax information in languages spoken by Cook County’s diverse communities. In addition to Indonesian, booklets are available in the office in 28 other languages.
The goal is to help residents better understand property tax bills, exemptions, refunds and payment options.
The ceremony will be attended by Indonesian Consul General to Chicago Trisari Dyah Paramita and her consular staff.
The event is an opportunity to show -
case the Treasurer’s commitment to making government information accessible to residents from across the world including those from the world’s largest archipelago nation which stretches across two continents and more than 3,000 miles. “This booklet reflects our commitment to ensuring that every resident has access to the information they need to navigate the property tax system,” Pappas said. “The tax system can be difficult to understand for lifelong Chicagoans and is even more intimidating for newcomers to Cook County. That’s why I’m proud to support Cook County’s Indone-
sian immigrant community with this brochure and by celebrating their many contributions to our region.”
As part of the event, Treasurer Pappas will present Certificates of Excellence to distinguished members of the Indonesian American community in recognition of their achievements and contributions to civic engagement, education, business and community service.
In addition to the educational brochures that are printed and available in the Treasurer’s office and online, tax information on our website at
www.cookcountytreasurer.com can be translated into more than one hundred other languages.
Honorees: Bobby Liem; Dr.Catur Rismiati; Chairiyyah Hanifah; Citra Yuda Nur Fatihah; Faqih Alfian; Joko Supriyanto; Lea Hartono; Made Dyah Sintorukmi Minarno; Martino Tangkar; Muhammad Afif Ramadan; Dr. Mulya Mashudi; Nicholas Erizo; Nyoman Mahartayasa; Ratna Fanita; Renny Dwi Astuti Roberts; Rudy Sarief; Dr. Sanjung Pamarta; Vitri Rachmadiyanto; Yehezkiel Maruli Tua Sitinjak
Smell Gas? Act Fast!
Natural gas is a colorless and odorless fuel. For safety reasons, a chemical odorant called mercaptan is added for easy detection of a suspected natural gas leak. This odorant has a distinctive “rotten egg” type odor. ¿Hay olor a gas? ¡Actué rápido! El gas natural es un combustible incoloro e inodoro. Por razones de seguridad, se le agrega un aromatizante químico llamado mercaptano para que se pueda detectar fácilmente. Este aromatizante tiene un olor característico a “huevo podrido.” Los olores a gas natural deben informarse de inmediato.
If you detect even a small amount of this odor in the air:
Si detecta este olor en el aire, por mínimo que sea:
• Do not try to identify the source or stop the leak yourself.
No intente identificar la fuente ni detener la fuga usted mismo.
• Leave the area immediately, and move a safe distance away from the potential leak, while avoiding any action that may cause sparks.
Abandone la zona de inmediato y aléjese a una distancia segura de la posible fuga, evitando cualquier acción que pueda generar chispas.
• Avoid using any sources of ignition, such as cell phones, cigarettes, matches, flashlights, electronic devices, motorized vehicles, light switches or landlines, as natural gas can ignite from a spark or open flame, possibly causing a fire or explosion. While natural gas is non-toxic, in confined spaces it can displace oxygen, potentially leading to asphyxiation.
Evite utilizar cualquier fuente de ignición, tales como teléfonos celulares, cigarrillos, cerillas, linternas, dispositivos electrónicos, vehículos motorizados, interruptores de luz o teléfonos fijos, ya que el gas natural puede encenderse a partir de una chispa o una llama abierta, provocando posiblemente un incendio o una explosión. Si bien el gas natural no es tóxico, en espacios confinados puede desplazar el oxígeno, lo que podría derivar en asfixia.
• Call Nicor Gas at 888.Nicor4U (642.6748) or 911 once you are out of the area and in a safe place.
Llame a Nicor Gas at 888.Nicor4U (642.6748) o al 911 una vez que esté fuera del área y en un lugar seguro
Enjoy free music! June 11–August 19
6:00–9:00p Concerts start at 7:00p
Central Park
3rd Wednesday of the month 1555 E. Thacker St, at the Gazebo Lake Park Bandshell Thursdays, 2200 Lee St, at Fargo Ave
Thu, June 11 • Strung Out
Wed, June 17 • Prairie Station
Thu, June 18 • The Mackenzie O’Brien Band
Thu, June 25 • Mr. Myers
Thu, July 2 • Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band
Thu, July 9 • The Rhythm Rockets
Wed, July 15 • Farkus
Thu, July 16 • The Throwbacks
Thu, July 23 • Good Clean Fun
Thu, July 30 • The Yacht Rockettes
Thu, Aug 6 • Serendipity
Thu, Aug 13 • Classical Blast
Wed, Aug 19 • The Messengers
SUNDAYS • JUNE 7 - SEPT 27 9:00am-1:00pm
Fountaindale Public Library’s
POINTS!
Use your Fountaindale Public Library card to register online, at the library or on the Bookmobile.
All ages can participate!
Sign up and log your activities with READsquared!
Complete and log your activities by July 31.
• Read or listen to a book for 30 minutes
• Read or listen to a new author or genre
• Read or listen to a staff pick
• Visit the Bookmobile
• Attend a library program
• Color, craft or make something
• Explore Studio 300
• Spot the knight each week
• Visit a park, museum or community event
• Checkout Challenge: check out five items
• Play a game
• Make up your own activity
PRIZES!
Collect your prizes and earn entries into our grand prize drawings when you reach 25 and 50 points.
Looking for more fun?
Log 75 points to earn a bonus grand prize drawing entry!
Key features for an outdoor TV room
When planning an outdoor TV room, homeowners can look to these features to make the space as enjoyable as possible.
An outdoor living area can provide a welcome space for residents and guests to gather on beautiful days and nights.
The appeal of outdoor living is undeniable, and homeowners working with a blank canvas in their backyards, or working with an aging area in need of a complete overhaul, can tailor their spaces to meet their own unique wants.
Many homeowners are building outdoor living spaces around a TV room where they can host movie nights and game watches under the stars.
Data from the National Association of Realtors® indicates that such spaces are worth homeowners’ investment, as a new patio can recoup as much as 95 percent at resale. When planning an outdoor TV room, homeowners can look to these features to make the space as enjoyable as possible.
· Outdoor TV enclosure: The cost of an outdoor TV enclosure will depend on the size of the television, but it likely won’t break the bank regardless of how large a television is.
Many enclosures for televisions up to 65 inches can be had for less than $500. Enclosures are important because most are weather-resistant and some are shatterproof. In addition, an enclosure protects the television when no one is home or outside, ensuring windy or stormy afternoons when debris or branches might be flying near the television won’t damage the device.
· Sound capability: An outdoor TV room likely won’t be used as frequently as indoor spaces, so a sizable investment in a sound system to accommodate outdoor viewing may not be necessary.
But you may want to enhance the sound for outdoor movie nights or game watches.
If you’re mounting the television on an exterior wall, a pair of speakers can flank the TV on each side. If the television is going to be placed on an outdoor TV stand, a soundbar built for outdoor use should suffice.
· Lighting: It’s easy to overlook lighting when planning an outdoor TV room.
However, once the sun goes down, it may feel odd and a little uncomfortable if the only light is coming from the television itself.
Some ambient lighting that’s attached to a pergola or built into a pavillion can help illuminate the space where you’ll be watching TV.
· Comfortable seating: It’s unlikely you would feel comfortable watching a movie or game indoors if you spent the whole time sitting in your dining room chairs.
And it’s equally important to prioritize comfortable seating in an outdoor TV space rather than just dragging patio dining table chairs or even adirondack chairs over to the TV area when you’re about to watch something.
Some cushioned outdoor furniture will enhance the viewing experience for everyone.
· Fan: A ceiling fan attached to a pavillion or a wall-mounted fan or two directing air toward the seating area can keep pesky bugs at bay and provide a little cooling relief on warm nights.
Outdoor TV rooms are wildly popular. A few creature comforts can make these spaces even more inviting.
Outdoor TV rooms are wildly popular. A few creature comforts can make these spaces even more inviting.
LEGAL
State of Alabama
United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division
Published Summons
Case No: 2:26-cv-00637-AMM
Tanya Walker, Plaintiff v. SABR Express, Inc., and Omarov Islamiddin, Defendants.
To: Omarov Islamiddin, whose whereabouts are unknown, but whose last known address is 13203 Skyline Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585.
You are hereby notified that the plaintiff referenced above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. This lawsuit concerns a motor vehicle accident in Birmingham, Alabama on October 27, 2024. The plaintiff seeks recovery of monetary damages. This notice shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks. If you wish to dispute this matter, you must file a written answer within 21 days of service. The answer should be mailed or delivered to the District Court Clerk, Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, 1729 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, with a copy to the undersigned. If you do not file a written answer within 21 days, a judgment may be given to the plaintiff. A copy of the summons and complaint has been previously mailed to you at the address above.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Date
Christopher J. Zulanas
Jess S. Boone
Attorneys for Plaintiff Friedman, Dazzio & Zulanas, P.C.
3800 Corporate Woods Drive Birmingham, AL 35242
Published June 18, 2026, June 25, 2026, July 2, 2026 & July 9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notification is given that Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, 3201 N. 4TH Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on June 17, 2026, as specified in 12 CFR 5 for permission to establish a domestic staffed branch office, Oak Brook, located at 2125 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, Dupage County, IL 60523.
Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the Director for Licensing at Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 7 Times Square, 10th Floor Mailroom, New York, NY 10036 or at LicensingPublicComments@occ.treas.gov within 30 Days of the date of this publication. To request a copy of the public portion of the filing, contact the Director for Licensing at the address above or email Licensing@occ.treas.gov. Filing information may also be found in the OCC’s Weekly Bulletin available at www.occ.gov.
Published June 17, 2026
IN THE HAMILTON SUPERIOR COURT ROOM NO. 5 CAUSE NO. 29D05-2601-AD-000006
STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF ) )
NEVAEH LYNN RUFF, ) a minor child )
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
Kenzie Nicholas Ruff is notified that a petition for adoption of a child named, Nevaeh Lynn Ruff, born on November 12, 2013, by the spouse of the biological parent of the Child, was filed in the office of the Clerk the Hamilton Superior Court, Room No. 5, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville, Indiana 46060. The petition for adoption alleges that the consent of Kenzie Nicholas Ruff is not required pursuant to Indiana Code § 31-19-9-8(a) (1), Indiana Code § 31-19-9-8(a)(2) and (a)(11).
If Kenzie Nicholas Ruff does not file a motion to contest the adoption within fifteen (15) days after the service of this notice, the above named court will hear and determine the petition for adoption, the consent of Kenzie Nicholas Ruff will be irrevocably implied, and Kenzie Nicholas Ruff will lose his right to contest either the adoption or the validity of his implied consent to the adoption.
No oral statements made to Kenzie Nicholas Ruff relieves him of his obligations under this notice.
This notice complies with Indiana Code § 31-19-4.5-3 but does not exhaustively set forth a person’s legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.
Joel D. Kirsh
KIRSH & KIRSH, P.C.
2930 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 575-5555
Attorney No. 5545-49
Attorney for Petitioner
Published June 4, 2026, June 11, 2026 & June 18, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
