Aurora police justified in handling student anti-ICE protest, prosecutors say
Prosecutors found Aurora police acted within their authority and did not use excessive force during a Feb. 9 student walkout protesting immigration enforcement. The review said some protesters created traffic hazards, ignored police orders, and acted aggressively, leading to three arrests and an officer injury. A 15-ye
Cops help catch man wanted for battery to Chicago police officer
As the Summit Police Department was pursuing a car for aggravated battery to a police officer in Chicago just before 2 a.m. on May 6, they requested additional units for backup. Forest Park police followed the offending car west on I-290 with help from Summit police and a Chicago police helicopter. Oak Brook police put
Suburban Chicago woman accused of high-speed chase, biting officer held in custody
A Clarendon Hills woman, 26, is being held after prosecutors say she led police on a high-speed chase, crashed into vehicles and bit an officer during her arrest. She faces felony charges including aggravated battery to a government employee and fleeing police, along with several misdemeanors tied to the incident.
Woman found dead in Chicago’s west suburbs may have been hit by a car,...
CAMPTON HILLS, Ill. - The woman found dead on the driveway of her home in west suburban Campton Hills late Friday night may have been hit by a car, officials said. What we know: — The victim, identified as Nena Peduzzi, 44, died of cranial cerebral injuries consistent with being hit by a car, according to the Kane Coun
AG Raoul Charges Former IDOC Lieutenant With Alleged PPP Loan Fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is alleging a Cook County woman fraudulently received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for more than $20,000 while employed by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The Attorney General’s office charged Jamilah Franklin, 48, of Joliet, with one count of loan fraud of more t
St. Charles splashes into summer
As the school year is coming to a close, you may find yourself looking for an event to kick off summer break on the right foot. From music performances to summer night celebrations, the Fox Valley area offers options for everyone. The City of St. Charles is hosting another year...
Casten hears small-business concerns
Understanding what issues are impacting small-business owners has kept U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, on the move. Visiting with business owners and village officials in five communities in his Sixth Congressional District was a priority of his, Casten said. “Either you take advantage of the time you are not..
Mixed opinions circulating on statewide BUILD Act housing proposals
A set of state bills called the BUILD Act is garnering a variety of opinions about whether it’s a reasonable way to increase affordable housing in Illinois — especially amid concerns that portions of the proposal could decrease local control. Since its introduction in March, the BUILD Act...
This Strange Illinois Store Feels Like Halloween All Year Long
I have a confession to make: I once drove nearly an hour out of my way just to visit a horror-themed shop tucked inside an Illinois river town, and I would happily do it again. The moment the front door creaks open, the outside world disappears and permanent Halloween takes over.
$10,000 reward offered in murder of Uber driver, passenger in East Garfield Park
An Uber driver and his passenger were ambushed and killed in East Garfield Park on Thursday night, and now Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads investigators to the shooter. Jassen Cho, 38, and his passenger, 18-year-old Damarion Johnson, were riding in Cho’s white...
