Nikolina Vujcic, a Serbian-American pediatric emergency nurse, has competed in beauty pageants, including Miss Illinois USA, where she won in 2025. She is active in cheerleading and nursing, having graduated from Loyola University Chicago. Fluent in Serbian, English, and Spanish, she has traveled extensively and is recognized for her community service.
13 things about Arlington Heights, Illinois native Charlie Kirk
Charles Kirk was a political activist and author from Arlington Heights, Illinois. He co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012, promoting conservative views on campuses. After briefly attending Harper College, he focused on activism. Kirk, married to Erika Frantzve, died at 31 in 2025 from assassination during a rally in Utah.
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10 things about Prospect Heights, Illinois’s Robert Kirk
Robert Kirk held an architect license with the contractors license board of Florida from 2006 to 2019. He and Kathryn Kirk are the parents of Charlie Kirk and Mary Kirk.
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10 things about Prospect Heights, Illinois’s Kathryn Kirk
Hailing from Prospect Heights, Illinois, Kathryn Kirk and Robert Kirk are the parents of Charlie Kirk and Mary Kirk. On September 10, 2025, Charlie was assassinated in Orem, Utah.
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13 things about Chicago, Illinois’s Mary Kirk
Mary Kirk is an art curator based in Chicago, Illinois. Her father Robert Willard Kirk is an architect and her mother Kathryn Kirk is a counselor. Mary's older brother Charlie Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA.
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Cicero, Illinois pastor Joram Núñez arrested
Joram Núñez Joaquin is Eva Garcia de Joaquin's son and Naason Joaquin Garcia's cousin. They are accused of engaging in a racketeering enterprise that exploited the La Luz Del Mundo (LLDM) and facilitating the systemic sexual abuse of children and women.
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ICE arrests Mexico’s Aldo Salazar in Elgin, Illinois
Aldo Salazar Bahena, 37, is a citizen of Mexico. He was incarcerated in Elgin, Illinois from September 12, 2005 to September 12, 2025. On September 15, 2025, ICE officers arrested him.
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Mount Vernon, Illinois’s John Finney booked into Jefferson County Jail
John Wesley Finney and Amy Jo Finner got married on April 2, 2025. On August 31, 2025, she was fatally shot allegedly by him. He was arrested and booked into the Jefferson County Jail in Mount Vernon.
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13 things about Downers Grove, Illinois’s Christina Formella
Downers Grove's Christina Formella was charged with criminal sexual assault against a minor and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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13 things about Chicago, Illinois native Ty Warner
Harold Ty Warner, born in Chicago, became a billionaire toy manufacturer known for founding Ty Inc. and Beanie Babies. He faced tax evasion charges resulting in probation and community service. Warner has a history of philanthropy and remains relevant in the toy industry, with a current net worth of $6 billion.
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