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1 I A ka i 'V -A a-J Search for jobs upload and store your of mmi Tuesday November 3 2015 Ksnoeta Nbwb dMtlon of United Communfccttons A Source of Trmt $125 UDOfllrif X- I -sf i wk 1 I Vij 'T- Suspect escapes injuries not considered life-threatening A ft I cars headed for the hospital family and friends pleaded with officers for more information Some shouted for officers to aUow them near the scene and for the names Teens with smartphones vowed to put any confrontational moments between KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC Officers Investigate the scene of a drlve-by shooting In the reportedly suffered non-life-threatening Injuries Chaotic scene The unseasonably warm evening tinned chaotic in a matter of minutes as dozens of area residents descended upon the scene to learn if -their loved ones were among the injured As ambulances and police Monday evening Two people A number of area residents said they are concerned about the safety of their children and teens playing outside makes me want to move somewhere else" said a woman who wished not to be named why my kids go inside early" IS Kenosha understands why Racine wants Metra to a stretcher with assistance from paramedics Shooter at large Heiring said a silver Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area soon after the shooting and may be related to the incident It is not known if the shooter acted alone or was the person driving the vehicle It is also not clear how many bullets were fired and with what type of firearm wish we had the suspect" Heiring said still looking for him and interviewing people who saw where he went" Officers spent hours combing the area for stray bullets and shell casings KENOSHA NEWS PHOTO BY BRIAN PASSINO Aid Bob Johnson talks Monday with a Kenosha News Journalist about his run for mayor candidates He has served on the Redevelopment Authority the past five years and is its vice chairman He said he will not seek re-election to a second two-year term for his 16th District seat on City Council The sprawling 16th District on the far west side includes Amazon and numerous other commercial and light manufacturing properties together with newer residential subdivisions hotels and restaurants He said the district contains some $1 billion See JOHNSON Page All DEATHS i 5 rt rr A z- if 1800 block of 61st Street on police and area residents on Facebook heard my grandbaby hollering and screaming and I ran out the door" said an area resident I got down here she was lying on the ground because a bullet laced her in the Would IlHWlt) Eugene Robinson says GOP candidates for president should not blame the moderators for their recent televised debate the PolIU-cal Stock Report indicates the Congressional budget deal is a give to new House Speaker Paul Ryan and Tim Still writes that women are gaining ground as entrepreneurs in Wisconsin ri 9 Yes But sive plan the Based and similar cities he would in business and other station BYBIUGUIDA bguidakenoshanewscom Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman understands why his counterpart in Racine wants Metra to extend its passenger rail service there a benefit to us in Kenosha to have Metra here connecting us to Chicago Great Lakes Ravinia" Bosman said imagine it would be a benefit to Racine as well sure it would -make it easier for people to go back and forth" It would take careful study and planning the cost-benefit (ratio)?" Bosman asked many people are going to ride it versus the cost of doing it? what you have to what Racine Mayor John Dickert Is doing after getting his Redevelopment Authority to approve a BY DANIEL GAfTAN dgaitankenoshanewscom A drive-by shooting injured two people Monday evening in inner city The shooting was reported about 5:40 pm in the 1800 block of 61st Street Neighbors reported hearing four or five gunshots and a vehicle speeding away A male juvenile was shot in the stomach while a young female suffered a ricochet wound said Sgt James Heiring of the Kenosha Police Department Injuries to both were considered non-life-threatening They were taken to Kenosha Medical Center for treatment The female victim was conscious as she walked Alderman declares run for mayor Bob Johnson 36 will challenge Antaramian BYBIUGUIDA bguidakenoshanewscom Citing what he calls while nevertheless promising to hire 20 new police officers and double annual road construction Aid Bob Johnson tossed his hat in the ring for mayor Monday morning Johnson joins former mayor John Antaramian as the only candidates so far for mayor Two previous candidates Rob Zerban and Tom Fulmer withdrew earlier this year Johnson 36 holds a Master of Business Administration degree and teaches business at Herzing University in Kenosha He said he decided to run because taxes are too high the conditions of our roads are 'horrible In addition he said he was influenced by Mayor Keith Bosman stepping down in April and the withdrawals of the other NeivsNow Up tfM mini m-W WtATHt £0T mmiUMimmmmmtmm Page designer Ron Willis Visit our website: wwwkenoshanewtcom 1 6 "85440 50001 KENOSHA NEWS RLE PHOTO BY SEAN KRAJACIC A commuter makes his way onto a train at the Kenosha Metra station early In the morning In this August 2013 file photo Racine's mayor has expressed Interest In extending Metra to his city $30000 feasibility study last Long time coming week got to take it a piece at a Dickert said is not a fly-by-night idea part of a comprehen- to revitalize Racine part of 10-year plan is this extension" the costs (for i Hemmed in by neighboring villages early on Racine unlike Kenosha was prevented from annexing land and extending its border for development to 1-94 Hence desire to connect his city to Kenosha via Metra spur business not that I Just thought about it now" Dickert said noting his role with the Alliance for Regional Development which comprises southeastern Wisconsin northeastern Illinois and Chicago He said the alliance has been looking at ways to expand mass transit to link -consumers and employees to venues for jobs shopping entertainment housing and myriad opportunities throughout the region need to grow our city -Dickert said is a large amount of investment and employment opportunities for people in Racine to work in Chicago and for employees of Illinois companies to live here at a fraction of Not the old KRM on studies around tlie country rail development in other anticipates the extension spark $30 million to $40 million commercial residential development around the train and downtown that to happen requires a nine- mile extension of the track" Dickert said stressing he out to revive the failed Kenosha-Racine-Mllwaukee rail 1 project which was shot down by the Legislature several years ago I like to see it in Milwaukee? See METRA Page Alt Lillliarfd Dianna Kreusor 75 enjoys shopping with friends playing cards and seasonal decorating Another local birthday Kenna Marla Both 14 Celebrity birthdays Roseanne Carr comedian actress 63 Dennis Miller comedian 62 Helen 0 Luebke 94 of Kenosha died Monday Dottle Clarkson Broadway 70 of Winthrop Harbor III died Sunday Margarite A "Peggy" Brudny 88 of Kenosha died Sunday Charles Zatoga Jr 92 of Kenosha died Sunday Lawrence 77 of Fort Atkinson formerly of Kenosha died Saturday For a complete list of obituaries see Po A4 Kr cuter To subscribe- 262-657-1600 Delivered $2300 monthly E3 i i I.