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Illinois man learns sentence after stabbing 93-year-old mom multiple times, killing her
BARTLETT, Ill. - A former Bartlett man was sentenced this week to 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the 2019 stabbing of his 93-year-old mother. Edward Mitzelfeld, 69, was found guilty, but mentally ill, in the fatal stabbing earlier this year. On May 29, 2019, Bartlett officers...
Kitchen fire leaves significant damage at Illinois Youth Center fire in suburban Warrenville
People at a suburban juvenile detention center are being relocated after a kitchen fire on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchDozens of firefighters, first responders were seen around 1 p.m. at the Illinois Youth Center in Warrenville on Ferry Road.The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice said the flames and smoke left significant damage.First responders were seen breaking part of a roof where the smoke was coming out of.Some firefighters were seen taking breaks under trees as the heat index in the high 90s.One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.It's unknown what caused the fire.
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...
Aurora, IL – Fatal Accident Claims Life of Motorcyclist on City’s West Side
Aurora, IL – A 48-year-old man died in a collision Friday evening on Aurora’s far west side. According to the Aurora Police Department, the accident occurred around 6:44 p.m. at N Orchard Road and Sullivan Road. A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a 2009 Nissan Versa. Officers found the motorcyclist, Christopher Joeckel of DeKalb, IL, deceased at the scene.
Elk Grove Village Men Identified as Missing Boaters Found in Lake Michigan
Lake County, IN – Authorities have identified the two missing boaters found near a BP breakwall as Eduardo Rivera Jr., 45, and Salvador Mercado Lopez, 32, both from Elk Grove Village, IL. According to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, the bodies were discovered on Friday and identified with assistance...
Niles man gets jail time for carrying concealed weapon
NILES — A Niles man who was arrested for carrying a loaded stolen gun was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrienn County Trial Court. Gladger Lee Ross, 64, of Niles, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for one day served and $198 in fines […] The post Niles man gets jail time for carrying concealed weapon appeared first on Leader Publications.
Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Niles house fire sends two victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
A house fire Friday morning in the 8200 block of Caldwell Avenue in Niles began in the home’s family room sent a mother and her teenage daughter to the hospital, authorities said. The Niles Fire Department arrived at the scene at 8:49 a.m., said Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld. The mother and daughter had been sleeping and were woken by the home’s smoke alarm sounding. Feld said the daughter was ...
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.
Police blotter: Recent Arrests In West Chicago
At the West Chicago Voice, our commitment to our readers extends to keeping them informed about local crime activity, encompassing DUI and drug offenses, as well as felonies filed by the West Chicago Police or DuPage County Sheriff’s Office (in unincorporated West Chicago). It’s essential to remember that those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. These incidents took place within the city limits of West Chicago (WCPD) or within unincorporated West Chicago (DPCSO).
Naperville Firefighters Respond to Storm-related Residential Structure Fire
Naperville Fire Department reports Sunday evening storms cause structure fire in 2000 Block of Schumacher Lane with estimated $150,000 in damages. No injuries were reported. (PN file photos are used to help flag stories related to Naperville Police and Fire Department responses to investigations and emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks always for calling 911 whenever necessary to report something that seems suspicious or unsafe. Be alert by day and by night. Stay safe.)
Lombard police report—July 11
The Lombard Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Naperville Police Encourage Drivers to Reduce Speed for Safer Travel
The Naperville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up state-wide enforcement efforts to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding and other traffic violations.
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