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Chicago Tribune
12 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Law & Order column: Man guilty in hit-and-run pedestrian death
An Arlington Heights man has pleaded guilty to a charge related to the 2022 hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Lake Zurich, according to Lake County prosecutors and court records. Gary Bozza, 68, pleaded guilty to a felony count of leaving the scene of a fatal crash in a negotiated plea with Lake County prosecutors. Authorities said Bozza struck and killed a man named Jose Portillo at 11:43 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2022, along South Rand Road. Police had responded to the 700 block after receiving reports of someone walking in the roadway. An officer arrived and saw a dark SUV strike the man later identified as Portillo. Portillo, who was in his late 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. After an investigation by authorities, a Lake County grand jury indicted Bozza in January of 2024. Under the terms of the sentence, Bozza was placed on probation for 30 months and ordered to perform 200 hours of community service, according to court records. He was also ordered to pay about $3,000 in fines and costs. In return for the guilty plea, prosecutors dropped the more serious charge of failure to report a crash involving death. Holiday patrols It seems like the Fourth of July has arrived suddenly. Lots of folks will probably be on the road since the holiday is creating a three-day weekend, and local police departments are alerting motorists that there will be a visible law enforcement presence. Many local departments have announced that they will be increasing enforcement over the holiday period. Waukegan police have stepped up enforcement for things like impaired and unbelted motorists, a campaign that will extend through the holiday weekend. The Lake County Sheriff's Office, and police in Gurnee and Mundelein are among other agencies across the county and state that are participating. So, as the saying goes, drive sober or get pulled over. Meanwhile, Waukegan and Gurnee police, along with their counterparts in Lake Villa and Lindenhurst, will participate in a regional safety initiative effort on Tuesday that is centered on the Illinois Route 132/Grand Avenue corridor. 'Drivers traveling along Route 132 can expect increased police presence and high visibility enforcement throughout the day. But the ultimate goal isn't writing tickets. It is to change behavior, reduce crashes, and save lives,' Waukegan police said in a social media post. Underage alcohol sales Local police agencies recently completed a spring sweep of area businesses that sell alcohol to ensure they are not selling to underage customers. The Lake County Underage Drinking and Drug Prevention Task Force said it worked with nine police departments. Young adults carrying identification that showed they were younger than 21 entered 159 establishments to attempt to buy liquor. The underage buyers were turned away at most businesses, though there were eight violations reported. In North Chicago, police noted four violations at the 10 businesses checked. 'Consistency from community to community and monitoring underage drinking issues will help us be successful in addressing this problem and saving lives,' Task Force Chairman Steve Husak said. 'Our desire is to see 100% compliance, but it is refreshing to see that nearly 95% of the businesses that were checked realize the seriousness of this issue and did not sell alcohol to the underage participants.' No violations were reported at the 102 establishments that were checked in Antioch, Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Lake Forest and Lake Zurich. Knife threat charge A man with a previous conviction for stabbing a roommate was arrested this month on charges that he threatened three people with a knife, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Joshua W. Marksberry was taken into custody Wednesday night following an incident earlier that day at a home in the 15900 block of West Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth. The sheriff's office said it was called at about 9:40 a.m. after witnesses reported that Marksberry, who lives at the address, had pulled a knife on a victim and threatened them and another resident of the property. Marksberry fled on foot, police said, and a man matching his description was seen at about 8:30 p.m. near Wadsworth and Dilleys Road. Police located Marksberry in a tent in a nearby wooded area, and he was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault. According to court records, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2018 for aggravated battery.
Miami Herald
17-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Portillo's has major news for breakfast fans this summer
It might seem odd when a burger chain begins to offer tacos, or when a taco shop suddenly serves chicken nuggets and fries, but it has worked for some. In recent years, it has become increasingly common for food chains to expand beyond their traditional offerings and venture into new markets to better compete with rivals and adapt to evolving consumer trends. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The burger chain Jack in the Box's most popular item is its tacos, Taco Bell's new chicken nuggets dominate the fast-food chicken market, and Subway's pizza is arguably better than that offered by many pizza chains. Taking risks can be very lucrative if executed properly, but when wanting to expand the menu into an entirely new category, the risk is higher than adding a single item. Related: Portillo's to make a crucial final decision this summer Anyone can sell a hot dog, but none compares to the Chicago-based Portillo's. For over 60 years, it has served its beloved Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and homemade chocolate cake, which has helped it gain a loyal fan base and grow to over 94 locations across nine states. Now that the restaurant chain has dominated the hot dog market, it wants to dive into an unexpected (PTLO) launched its first-ever breakfast menu in April, featuring signature morning staples that Chicago locals love, including various breakfast sandwiches, chocolate cake donuts in collaboration with Stan's Donuts, multiple sides, and handcrafted coffee beverages. Although an exciting introduction, the restaurant chain revealed that the new breakfast menu was a pilot and would initially only be available at five restaurants in the Chicago area from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The selected Portillo's restaurants included Niles, Chicago -South Loop, Shorewood, Elmhurst, and Tinley Park locations, as stated on its website. Related: McDonald's brings back unexpected breakfast item after 6 years This left many breakfast enthusiasts wondering if Portillo's had any plans to expand the offering eventually. A few weeks later, the restaurant chain gave an answer that may have killed many fans' hopes. Portillo's CEO, Michael Osanloo, said during the company's latest earnings call that the feedback from its breakfast pilot has been positive. Still, this doesn't mean it will become available at all locations nationwide. However, the company reassured fans that it would continue to monitor the progress of the breakfast test throughout the summer and gather all the metrics necessary to ensure success before making any expansion decisions. Adding a breakfast menu could be a significant asset for the company, since it would extend operation hours and potentially increase sales. Although it sounds like an easy money maker, all chains would offer breakfast if it were that easy. Unfortunately, many have tried but failed in the process. Portillo's primary concern with this expansion was that if not handled properly, breakfast could hurt the bounceback in lunch preparations, affecting overall operations. More Food News: McDonald's menu adds new happy meal fans will loveHershey creates new guilt-free candy that's a dream comboPopular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 years However, the results of this pilot and workers' resiliency led Portillo's to announce that it will expand its breakfast menu to more locations. Starting June 17, five additional locations within the Chicago area will now offer the limited-time breakfast menu during the same hours. These include Summit, Skokie, Glendale Heights, Harwood Heights, and the North Side of Chicago. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Portillo's opening new locations in 2025, including first in Georgia
Portillo's opening new locations in 2025, including first in Georgia Show Caption Hide Caption How to take your hot dog to the next level Hot dogs don't have to be boring. Here are 5 ways to upgrade the classic American staple. ProblemSolved, Reviewed Portillo's, known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, announced its plans to expand as the year nears its halfway point. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which also serves beef and sausage sandwiches and pasta, will have opened up 12 new locations by the end of the year. Among the new restaurants, most will be in Texas and, for the first time, in Georgia. The location in Kennesaw, Georgia, will open during the latter half of 2025, Sara Wirth, the director of PR, IR and internal communications at Portillo's, told USA TODAY. Wirth said Portillo's fiscal 2025 is focused on restaurant growth outside Chicagoland, where the chain already has a presence. The chain's current focus is the Sunbelt, primarily in Texas, but there are plans to enter the Atlanta and San Antonio markets in the second half of 2025, she added. In addition to the new locations, Wirth said Portillo's plans to open its first walk-up restaurant format later this year. Although Portillo's has plans set, Wirth stated that the chain will "continue to fill-in existing markets, including Chicagoland and adjacent markets as opportunities come available." What is Portillo's? The 62-year-old company opened its first hot dog stand called "The Dog House" in 1963 in Villa Park, Illinois. The company began as a trailer with no bathroom and no running water. Owner Dick Portillo spent $1,100 on the trailer, running a 250-foot garden hose from a nearby building into the trailer for water, the company said on its website. Four years after opening 'The Dog House,' the company was renamed Portillo's and moved into a new building. In 2000, the company began shipping nationwide, and five years later, expanded outside of Illinois with a location in Buena Park, California. The company has continued to open new restaurants in states such as Indiana, Arizona, and Florida. The company welcomed new customers this year at three locations in Orland Park, Illinois, and in Katy and Willowbrook, Texas, Wirth said. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Portillo's opening new locations in 2025, including first in Georgia
Portillo's, known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, announced its plans to expand as the year nears its halfway point. The fast-casual restaurant chain, which also serves beef and sausage sandwiches and pasta, will have opened up 12 new locations by the end of the year. Among the new restaurants, most will be in Texas and, for the first time, in Georgia. The location in Kennesaw, Georgia, will open during the latter half of 2025, Sara Wirth, the director of PR, IR and internal communications at Portillo's, told USA TODAY. Wirth said Portillo's fiscal 2025 is focused on restaurant growth outside Chicagoland, where the chain already has a presence. The chain's current focus is the Sunbelt, primarily in Texas, but there are plans to enter the Atlanta and San Antonio markets in the second half of 2025, she added. In addition to the new locations, Wirth said Portillo's plans to open its first walk-up restaurant format later this year. Although Portillo's has plans set, Wirth stated that the chain will "continue to fill-in existing markets, including Chicagoland and adjacent markets as opportunities come available." The 62-year-old company opened its first hot dog stand called "The Dog House" in 1963 in Villa Park, Illinois. The company began as a trailer with no bathroom and no running water. Owner Dick Portillo spent $1,100 on the trailer, running a 250-foot garden hose from a nearby building into the trailer for water, the company said on its website. Four years after opening 'The Dog House,' the company was renamed Portillo's and moved into a new building. In 2000, the company began shipping nationwide, and five years later, expanded outside of Illinois with a location in Buena Park, California. The company has continued to open new restaurants in states such as Indiana, Arizona, and Florida. The company welcomed new customers this year at three locations in Orland Park, Illinois, and in Katy and Willowbrook, Texas, Wirth said. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Portillo's opening new locations in 2025: See where Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fontana man who answered door after 911 call is shot dead by police, who say he held a gun
Fontana police shot and killed a man they said brandished a gun at officers responding to a 911 call early Sunday morning, touching off an investigation. Kevin Reyes Portillo, 31, was shot in an apartment in the 9100 block of Date Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday after allegedly pointing a gun at the officers who opened the door. Police had been dispatched to the complex in response to a 911 call about domestic violence. Portillo was treated at the scene and taken to a local hospital, where he died, authorities said. Fontana Police Officer Steve Reed could not immediately say how many officers responded to the incident, how many opened fire on Portillo or how many times he was shot. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department would not comment on its investigation of the incident. The Fontana Police Department came under scrutiny from the state Department of Justice for the 2023 killing of Jaime Valdez. That investigation is ongoing. Last year, the department paid out nearly $1 million to settle with a man who said that, over the course of a 17-hour interrogation, officers coerced him into confessing to a murder that never took place. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
