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Heavy police response sent after report of weapon on campus at high school in Wheaton
A heavy police response was sent after a report of a weapon on campus at Wheaton North High School in Wheaton Wednesday afternoon. The City of Wheaton said the Wheaton…
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2 suspects arrested after allegedly burglarizing smoke shop in Naperville
Police arrested two suspects who they say forced entry to a smoke shop in Naperville and burglarized the store of products Thursday evening. The Naperville Police Department responded around 2:30 a.m. Thursday to the 1500 block of West Ogden Avenue for a report of a burglary in progress. The 911 caller reported hearing a crashing…
4 suspects in custody after vehicle wanted in shooting crashes in Elmhurst
A heavy police presence was reported after a vehicle wanted in a shooting crashed in Elmhurst early Sunday morning and multiple suspects were arrested. The Elmhurst Police Department said their officers spotted a wanted vehicle around 1:25 a.m. The vehicle was reportedly involved in a shooting in a neighboring community. The suspect vehicle crashed near…
Investment advisor from Batavia charged by feds with swindling clients in fake business opportunities
A Batavia man, who claimed to be an investment advisor, has been charged by federal authorities with allegedly swindling clients by having them invest in non-existent business opportunities. Ralph Rogers III, also known as Tres Rogers, 62, of Batavia, was charged with six counts of wire fraud. The charges were from an indictment returned Tuesday…
Firefighters assist 2 residents after fire leaves apartment building uninhabitable in South Elgin
Firefighters helped two residents evacuate and one was treated by paramedics after a fire left all residents displaced at an apartment building in South Elgin. The South Elgin & Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 3:48 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of Manchester Court for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to…
1 transported to hospital after being shot by gunman at home in Aurora
One person was transported to the hospital after they were shot by a gunman during an altercation at a home in Aurora. The Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Department responded around 4:28 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of North Edgelawn Drive for a report of a domestic-related incident. Officers arrived and found an…
Chicago felon found with loaded gun after 101 mph police pursuit that began at Yorktown Center in Lombard
A Chicago man was arrested and found with a fully loaded gun after he allegedly led police on a 101 mph police pursuit that began at Yorktown Center in Lombard. Christopher Ellis, 28, of Chicago, was charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding…
2 dead after electric vehicle slams into home, becomes engulfed in flames in Woodridge
Two people died after an electric car crashed into a home and became engulfed in flames in Woodridge Sunday evening, police said. The Woodridge Police Department and the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District responded around 8:45 p.m. Sunday to the 2400 block of Kildeer Street for a vehicle crash with injuries involving a residence. Woodridge Police…
Police investigating armed robbery at West Chicago store as suspect remains wanted
Police are seeking help identifying a suspect who committed an armed robbery at a store in West Chicago and fled the scene on foot. The West Chicago Police Department responded around 11:34 a.m. Tuesday to Amigo Discount, 543 Main Street in West Chicago, for a report of an armed robbery. Officers were told that the…
Police seek help in locating vehicle that struck pedestrian, fled scene in East Dundee
Police are seeking the community’s help in identifying and locating a car that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in East Dundee. The East Dundee Police Department said this week they are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a Cadillac sedan. The white Cadillac sedan was traveling southbound on Route 25…
DuPage County sheriff announces campaign for Illinois governor, will not run for 3rd sheriff term
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a Republican run for Illinois governor, saying he aims to change state laws to bring “safety, security and fairness.” Mendrick announced his run for governor on Thursday. He will not be running for a third term as DuPage County sheriff in the election cycle of 2026. “This was…
Montgomery man involved with Boy Scouts charged with sexually assaulting 5 children over span of 15 years
Authorities announced the arrest of a Montgomery man, who was associated with the Boy Scouts, accused of sexually assaulting five children over the span of 15 years. Michael G. Farris, 84, of Montgomery, was charged with 67 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and 23 counts of criminal sexual assault. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie…
SWAT team arrests suspect accused of stabbing his friend at home in St. Charles
A SWAT team arrested a suspect who refused to surrender after he allegedly stabbed his friend at a home in St. Charles Wednesday morning, police said. The St. Charles Police Department responded around 12:58 a.m. Wednesday to the 3800 block of Chesapeake Road for an unknown problem call. Police said a male subject was reported to…
Judge sentences man to 15 years in prison for opening fire on police officers in Elgin
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for numerous firing shots at police officers in Elgin in 2023, prosecutors said. Odessian T. Torres, 30, of Elgin, pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at a peace officer, a Class X felony. Kane County Judge John A. Barsanti accepted the plea…
Man charged with murder of his mother who died following hammer attack in Burr Ridge
A Burr Ridge man has been charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say he brutally attacked his own mother with a hammer, leaving her dead, in Burr Ridge. The Burr Ridge Police Department responded around 6:28 p.m. Friday to the 9100 block of South Madison Street where officers found Virna Rodriguez, 57, seriously injured. Rodriguez…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by Metra train in Downers Grove; second pedestrian crash in 24 hours
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a train at the Metra station in Downers Grove, the second fatal pedestrian train crash in the town in less than 24 hours. The Downers Grove Fire Department, Downers Grove Police Department and Metra Police Department responded around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday to the area of Main Street…
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