SHOOTING UPDATE: Armed Man Identified

The 23-year-old man shot to death by a Libertyville Police officer has been identified as Spencer Foutis of the 900 block of Cali Court in Libertyville. According to the Daily Herald, he lived in the home with his mother and a friend, since May.

BREAKING NEWS: LIBERTYVILLE POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

A 23-year-old man is dead after he reportedly aimed a gun at Libertyville Police officers who responded to his home early this morning. According the published reports, police were called to the home in the Riva Ridge neighborhood on a domestic disturbance call. While police were inside the home, the gunman allegedly pointed a gun at officers at "close range" - that's when an officer fired at the suspect. The 23-year-old was taken to Condell where he was pronounced dead. Officials have not yet released the man's name. Following standard procedures, the police officer who was involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave while investigators look into the incident. No officers were said to have been injured.

Here is some of the local media coverage:

WBBM Newsradio 780: Man, 23, fatally shot by Libertyville police
Chicago Tribune: Libertyville Police fatally shoot armed man
Daily Herald: Libertyville cop shoots armed man in domestic dispute

It's Been A While!

Wow, I can't believe it's already the middle of August! It's been a little while since I've had a chance to update the blog. I thought this would be a good time to plug my e-mail address - if there is ever an idea or feedback you like to send, feel free to get in touch with me @ jimmoran77@gmail.com

Sunrise Rotary Goose Dropping and Mainstreet Street Dance tickets ON SALE NOW!

Tickets for this month's Sunrise Rotary Club Good Dropping raffle (with a top prize of $35,000!) are currently on sale! Tickets are $50 each or five for $200. In addition to the raffle, there is an entire day of fun planned for the Goose Dropping Festival, which will take place Saturday August 22nd at the Libertyville Sports Complex. You don't need to buy tickets to attend the festival - but's it's probably a good idea to get at least one ticket... the odds of winning some money aren't too bad! If you don't feed comfortable purchasing tickets online, let me know - I'd be more than happy to bring tickets to your home (if you live in or around Libertyville).

Mainstreet Libertyville's Annual Street Dance Party!

Don't forget to mark you calendar for Saturday September 26th for the annual Mainstreet Street Dance! This year's event will take place on Church Street (NOT the train station) - featuring several local bands, including; Kev & Co., Tokyo Fish Market, Vardin's Groove and Betty Soul. There will be plenty of great food and beer too! The beer will be furnished by Mickey Finn's, wine from Parkview Gourmet and food catering provided by the Picnic Basket. Tickets are $15 on the day of the event or you can save money by purchasing your tickets now at the Mainstreet office for only $10. (If you have trouble making it to the Mainstreet office, again - I'd be more than happy to deliver them to you - just let me know!)