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Lightning Strike In Bolingbrook Fries Traffic Signal Box
A lightning strike in Bolingbrook has taken out the traffic lights along Weber Road just north of Boughton Road at the McDondald’s entrance or the west or Jewel on the east side. Lightning struck the cabinet that hold the electrical components for the traffic light. It may not be fixed until Friday, July 19th.
Luis Moyotl: Missing Aurora boy safely located, police say
AURORA, Ill. - A missing 7-year-old Aurora boy who is deaf and has autism was safely located late Thursday night, police said. Luis Moyotl was last seen around 6:15 p.m. in the area of the 600 block of S. Lasalle Street. He was wearing a white shirt, white shorts, and black sneakers.
Plainfield Police Alerting of Phone Scam
The Plainfield Police Department has been made aware of a phone scam where the caller will identify themselves as a Plainfield Police Officer and request a call back due to a “urgent legal matter”. The number on caller ID will show it coming from the PD, but the return number will not be associated with the PD. If you receive a call from someone who identifies themselves as an Officer and you are unsure the legitimacy of it, please contact our non-emergency number at 815-439-2830 and ask to speak to a supervisor to confirm.
Chicago man arrested in Crest Hill months after fatally shooting another man: police
A Chicago man was arrested this week after allegedly fatally shooting another man in South Chicago earlier this year. James Robinson, 29, faces one felony count of first-degree murder. At about 1:53 a.m. on April 20, Robinson allegedly shot and killed a 44-year-old man in the 2500 block of East...
Berwyn man charged in the 2022 homicide of 3-year-old Mateo Zastro
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department announced charges in the 2022 homicide of 3-year-old Mateo Zastro Thursday evening. CPD Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti held a press conference shortly after 5 p.m. where she announced 32-year-old Govanni Hernandez was charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the shooting death […]
Schaumburg man sentenced to 26 years after committing armed robbery while out on bail: officials
SCHAUMBURG - A Schaumburg man was sentenced Thursday to 26 years in prison for robbing two cellphone stores at gunpoint, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney. Stephon Little, who has since changed his name to Isa Al Ahad, committed his first robbery on December 16, 2019. Little and his...
Missing Will County Woman’s Car Found in Kankakee County near Hunting Area
Wilmington, IL – Wilmington police are urgently seeking public assistance in locating Jennifer Tannhauser, 41, who has been missing for a week. On July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., authorities received a report of a missing woman from Fulton St. in Wilmington, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Despite an extensive search of Wilmington and surrounding areas, officers were unable to locate her.
Pair charged with hate crimes after spray painting Israeli flag: officials
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. - Two men were charged with hate crimes after allegedly defacing an Israeli flag at a Bloomingdale grocery store, officials announced Thursday. Tabshir Rizvi, 23, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, were accused of spray painting "Free Gaza" on the flag at Woodman's Food Market on June 24, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Twelve Sent To Hospitals In Joliet After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Joliet Fire department responded to approximately 100 call during the peak of last night’s storm. Numerous calls for wires down, tree limbs that had fallen on structures and loss of power to residences. No injuries reported from the storm but a carbon monoxide situation occurred due to a basement generator.
‘I feel very, very blessed': Woman trapped in vehicle surrounded by live power lines on I-55 recounts experience
A woman who was trapped in her vehicle on I-55 while surrounded by live power lines during Monday evening's storms is recalling the harrowing experience. Jennifer Sternal told NBC Chicago she was trapped in her vehicle for nearly six hours after tornado-warned storms swept through Will County. As Sternal was...
Palos Heights man arrested after allegedly injuring woman in domestic-related incident: police
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - A Cook County man was arrested this week after allegedly injuring a woman during a domestic-related incident. Anthony M. O'Leary, 39, of Palos Heights, faces two counts of domestic battery. At about 4:30 p.m. Monday, Downers Grove police officers responded to the 4200 block of Forest...
2 arrested after giving police false names, ages during traffic stop
A 27-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were arrested July 7 in Riverside after a patrolling officer said they noticed their car’s license plates were suspended. Around 5 a.m., the officer was driving south on South Harlem Avenue when they saw a car headed in the same direction “with suspended registration tags.” After pulling the car over near Robinson Road, the officer approached the driver, who gave her name and a 1993 birthdate, police said. When asked for her driver’s license, the woman stated she left hers at home, and she did not provide proof of insurance. The officer also asked the man in the passenger seat for his ID, which he said he did not have before giving his name and a 1998 birthdate.
No Injuries Reported as Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Warrenville Youth Center, Investigation Underway
A fire broke out yesterday at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville causing considerable damage to its primary structure, which houses several critical services including educational programs, health care facilities, a dining area, recreational spaces, and administrative offices, as reported by illinois.gov. Immediate evacuation protocols were initiated, and no injuries were reported among the 34 youth and 55 staff members present at the time of the incident—all were safely relocated to the Department's PEACE Center in St. Charles.
State police grant Brookfield PD $15K for firearm enforcement
The Brookfield Police Department is set to receive nearly $15,000 from the Illinois State Police as part of its third round of firearm enforcement grants. ISP announced July 1 that it will issue $1.5 million in grants for fiscal year 2025 to 21 law enforcement agencies across Illinois, enabling their officers to “conduct enforcement details for individuals legally barred from having a firearm.” Most departments on the list will receive grants in the range of $10,000-$30,000, including Brookfield’s grant worth $14,791.30.
American Legion’s door shattered again amid its closure
Police were dispatched July 8 to 500 Circle Avenue for a report of criminal damage to Forest Park’s American Legion. As American Legion Post 414 prepares for closure, members are clearing out the building for future buyers, according to the police report. While someone was in the process of removing items from the building, he noticed the glass pane in the front door was shattered, officials said. This is not the first time something like this has happened, as earlier this year, the American Legion’s front door was shattered with a BB gun. There was no sign of entry and no items stolen, according to the police report. The estimated cost of repair is $700.
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