Federal judge gives 30 years to Naperville pimp who spent years beating, terrorizing women
Nearly four years after a jury found Benjamin Biancofiori guilty of a sex trafficking conspiracy and other crimes, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber handed Biancofiori a sentence designed to take him off the streets for decades — 30 years in prison.
Nearly four years after a jury found Benjamin Biancofiori guilty of a sex trafficking conspiracy and other crimes, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber handed Biancofiori a sentence designed to take him off the streets for decades — 30 years in prison.
Naperville pimp sentenced to 30 years in prison
Biancofiori, 41, spent nine years using money, drugs, mind games and vicious beatings to control young, vulnerable victims. Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika Csicsila on Thursday called him one of the most prolific traffickers ever prosecuted in Chicago?s federal court.
Biancofiori, 41, spent nine years using money, drugs, mind games and vicious beatings to control young, vulnerable victims. Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika Csicsila on Thursday called him one of the most prolific traffickers ever prosecuted in Chicago?s federal court.
Elgin man accused of beating cop, attempting to steal his firearm and patrol vehicle
Speweik allegedly resisted the officer, knocked him to the ground and then got on top of the officer, pressing his knee onto the officer's head. He also put his hand on the officer's firearm and attempted to take the firearm from the officer
Speweik allegedly resisted the officer, knocked him to the ground and then got on top of the officer, pressing his knee onto the officer's head. He also put his hand on the officer's firearm and attempted to take the firearm from the officer
Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor against Pritzker
Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.
Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.
Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is reportedly eyeing a run for governor.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is reportedly eyeing a run for governor.
Villa Park student accused of threatening shooting at Willowbrook High School
"Friday this b***h gonna sound like a party," the 15-year-old allegedly posted to Instagram.
"Friday this b***h gonna sound like a party," the 15-year-old allegedly posted to Instagram.
New video shows Oak Brook Center Mall grab-and-run thefts
Moments later, the two ran through the Nordstrom with the $850 dollar jacket in tow.
Moments later, the two ran through the Nordstrom with the $850 dollar jacket in tow.
New video shows Oak Brook mall thefts
Three separate surveillance cameras inside Nordstrom on December 6th at around 6:46 p.m. captured two suspects in the Oak Brook Center Mall store.
Three separate surveillance cameras inside Nordstrom on December 6th at around 6:46 p.m. captured two suspects in the Oak Brook Center Mall store.
Aurora double murder: Oswego man convicted of fatally shooting 2 men leaving restaurant
An Oswego man has been found guilty of murdering two Aurora residents who were simply just leaving a restaurant as it closed for the night.
An Oswego man has been found guilty of murdering two Aurora residents who were simply just leaving a restaurant as it closed for the night.
Villa Park man accused of illegally selling guns gets 10 years in prison
"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."
"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle celebrates 100th anniversary
On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.
On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.
The Morton Arboretum celebrates 100th anniversary
On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.
On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.
Man found guilty of sexually assaulting college student on spring break, could get 135 years in prison
Justin Dalcollo kidnapped the college student at the Bloomingdale Court Mall, forced her to drive around, assaulted her, then had her leave him at the Elgin train station. He was arrested the next day.
Justin Dalcollo kidnapped the college student at the Bloomingdale Court Mall, forced her to drive around, assaulted her, then had her leave him at the Elgin train station. He was arrested the next day.
Aurora free snow shoveling program: Registration completely booked in 3 hours
Registration opened Monday for Aurora's free snow shoveling program, and they are already booked up.
Registration opened Monday for Aurora's free snow shoveling program, and they are already booked up.
Free snow shoveling: Aurora connects senior citizens and disabled residents with volunteers
The free program pairs 150 Aurora seniors and residents with disabilities with volunteers who will shovel their snow for free. The volunteers are dispatched to driveways, walkways and sidewalks when there's more than two inches of snow.
The free program pairs 150 Aurora seniors and residents with disabilities with volunteers who will shovel their snow for free. The volunteers are dispatched to driveways, walkways and sidewalks when there's more than two inches of snow.
Teen charged with vandalizing nearly 50 locations in Naperville with graffiti
Naperville police arrested a teenager suspected behind almost 50 graffiti incidents this September and October in the west suburb.
Naperville police arrested a teenager suspected behind almost 50 graffiti incidents this September and October in the west suburb.
Thieves caught on video stealing mail, possible donations from Naperville animal shelter
Thieves stole mail from a Naperville animal shelter Sunday and now the operators are seeking to recoup any fundraising donations that may have been stolen.
Thieves stole mail from a Naperville animal shelter Sunday and now the operators are seeking to recoup any fundraising donations that may have been stolen.
Thieves caught on video stealing mail, donations from Naperville animal shelter
Chris Stirn from A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter talks about the thieves who stole the shelter's mail, likely including fundraising donations, during one of their busiest times of year.
Chris Stirn from A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter talks about the thieves who stole the shelter's mail, likely including fundraising donations, during one of their busiest times of year.
2 suspects arrested after fleeing from officers in stolen vehicle in Chicago suburbs
Two offenders, including a juvenile, were taken into custody in Elmhurst after fleeing from officers in a stolen vehicle.
Two offenders, including a juvenile, were taken into custody in Elmhurst after fleeing from officers in a stolen vehicle.
Pritzker tours new Jewel-Osco 'micro-fulfillment center' in Westmont
It’s called a "micro-fulfillment center." Here's how it works.
It’s called a "micro-fulfillment center." Here's how it works.