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A Man from Bloomingdale was given 50 years in jail for strangling his Blind Nephew
Dominick Taylor, who is 54 years old, admitted to killing Damian B. Scott in February and was charged with first-degree murder. Scott had mental and physical problems and could not walk. The DuPage County state’s attorney’s office says Taylor was Scott’s main provider. The body of 43-year-old...
Naperville Man Arrested Following Alleged Sexual Assault at DuPage Crisis Center
Wheaton, IL – A Naperville man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault at the DuPage County Crisis Center. According to Wheaton Police Chief Princeton Youker, officers responded to a call at the center at 115 N. County Farm Road around 11:27 p.m. on June 19. The victim reported being awakened by the assault and notified staff after the suspect fled.
Bloomingdale Man Gets 50 Years For Killing Nephew
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that a Bloomingdale man accused of killing his nephew in 2020 has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. 54-year old Dominick Taylor formerly of 223 Freeport Drive in Bloomingdale, appeared in court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Telander handed down the sentence.
Two Men Accused Of Fleeing From Police In Custody
Law enforcement in DuPage County continues their efforts to arrest, charge, and hold accountable anyone accused of attempting to flee from the police. On Juneteenth, one defendant from Chicago appeared in court where Judge Christine Cody granted the State’s motion to detain the defendant pre-trial, and yesterday morning, Judge Cody granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a man, also from Chicago for fleeing from the police on Wednesday afternoon.
Despite city ban, video gambling parlor plans to open in unincorporated site inside Naperville boundaries
Despite having a ban on gaming, it looks like Naperville will soon be welcoming slots to town. And it all comes down to zoning. A gaming parlor with six slot machines plans to open at 1001 E. Ogden Ave. later this year. While Naperville bars video gaming within city limits,...
Man sentenced to 50 years for killing disabled nephew
A former Bloomingdale man who strangled his blind nephew has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Dominick Taylor, 54, pleaded guilty in February to one count of first-degree murder stemming from the death of Damian B. Scott, who had physical and mental disabilities and was unable to walk. Taylor was Scott’s primary caregiver, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.
National Weather Service predicts hazardous weather this evening
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook late Saturday afternoon for north central and northeast Illinois including Kane, DuPage and Cook counties. A social media post from the NWS’ Romeoville office noted a squall line “is expected to move over northern Illinois tonight and sweep toward the southeast into early Sunday morning.”
Injured coyote released after four months of recovery
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County takes care of more than the trees and shrubs of our forest preserves; the residents of those forests also fall under their care, and this past winter, they rescued an injured coyote. Last February, preserve staff took in a male coyote they found...
‘I feel like my brother has been neglected’: Questions linger one year after deadly mass shooting
One year after his brother died during a mass shooting near Willowbrook, Darren Meadows is still searching for answers. A crowded Juneteenth celebration turned chaotic when gunfire rang out shortly after midnight on June 18, 2023, in a strip mall parking lot near Kingery Highway and Honeysuckle Rose Lane. Reginald...
McHenry man pleads guilty to meth possession, gets 9 years in prison
A McHenry man pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing 100 to 400 grams of methamphetamine and was sentenced to nine years in prison. Police initially went to the home of Luis E. Rangel, 28, the morning of April 7, 2022, as part of a DuPage County murder investigation. Rangel was not charged in that alleged murder, but during the search of the home authorities found 447 grams of methamphetamine, 4,537 grams of marijuana, a sawed-off shotgun and a rifle that didn’t have a serial number, prosecutors said in court documents filed in the McHenry County court.
Villa Park man accused of leaving the scene of accident; Reportedly struck 13-year-old bicyclist with his vehicle
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Villa Park man accused of fleeing the scene after he struck a bicyclist with his vehicle. Joel Lazaro, 50,...
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community this summer? Find the perfect opportunity for you, your teen, or your whole family by using the Giving DuPage Volunteer Portal. You can filter by the type of opportunity you want, the age of the volunteers, and more - making it easy to find a great fit. You can make a huge difference to your neighbors in DuPage by volunteering!
Cooling Centers in DuPage County
If you don't have air conditioning and need to cool off, you can find cooling centers through the DuPage Community Resource Information System (CRIS). The CRIS provides a listing of locations by zip code: click here. And remember that Indian Prairie Library, located at 401 Plainfield Road, serves as a cooling center during its hours of operation. Stay hydrated and cool during these hot days and remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones.
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