Special prosecutor to handle case of crash that killed Berwyn police officer
A special prosecutor will handle the case of a suburban Chicago police officer who was involved in a traffic crash in which another police officer riding with her was killed.
A special prosecutor will handle the case of a suburban Chicago police officer who was involved in a traffic crash in which another police officer riding with her was killed.
Missing alert canceled for man last seen in Joliet boarding train to Chicago
Chicago police canceled a missing person alert Wednesday for Phillip Divittorio, a 60-year-old man who was last seen Dec. 4, 2019, at the Rock Island Metra Station in Joliet.
Chicago police canceled a missing person alert Wednesday for Phillip Divittorio, a 60-year-old man who was last seen Dec. 4, 2019, at the Rock Island Metra Station in Joliet.
Man charged with DUI in I-55 crash that led to death of Berwyn police officer
Rodrigo Marin, 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, driving without valid insurance and driving on a revoked license, according to Illinois State Police.
Rodrigo Marin, 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, driving without valid insurance and driving on a revoked license, according to Illinois State Police.
Off-duty Joliet police officer charged with DUI after Berwyn officer killed in crash
A Joliet police officer faces a DUI charge after a crash Sunday on Interstate 55 near Plainfield that killed her passenger, a 33-year-old Berwyn police officer
A Joliet police officer faces a DUI charge after a crash Sunday on Interstate 55 near Plainfield that killed her passenger, a 33-year-old Berwyn police officer
Legionnaires’ case confirmed at a Bolingbrook senior home
State and local health officials could not identify a potential outside source of the Legionnaires.
State and local health officials could not identify a potential outside source of the Legionnaires.
Law enforcement in south suburbs warn of multiple armed car break-ins
The mayor in New Lenox says in the past several months, there have been close to 200 vehicle break-ins in the southwest suburbs.
The mayor in New Lenox says in the past several months, there have been close to 200 vehicle break-ins in the southwest suburbs.
Police seek suspects in Romeoville T-Mobile store iPhone theft
Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to call police at 815-886-7219 in reference to Case 20-0083.
Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects and are asking anyone with information to call police at 815-886-7219 in reference to Case 20-0083.
Suburban program pays $100 to people who turn in drunk drivers
A suburban program is stopping drunk drivers by rewarding people who turn them in.
A suburban program is stopping drunk drivers by rewarding people who turn them in.
Suburban man accused of luring teen girl for sex: sheriff’s office
A 25-year-old Bolingbrook man is accused of looking for sex with teenagers online in the west suburb.
A 25-year-old Bolingbrook man is accused of looking for sex with teenagers online in the west suburb.
Man charged with threatening Chicago police with BB gun inside police station
A Romeoville man is charged with threatening Chicago police officers with a BB gun inside the Lawndale police station.
A Romeoville man is charged with threatening Chicago police officers with a BB gun inside the Lawndale police station.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Semi rollover blocks I-80 lanes near New Lenox, prompts hazmat response
Officers responded to the crash about 8:30 a.m., in a construction zone in the westbound lanes of I-80 near mile marker 138.
Officers responded to the crash about 8:30 a.m., in a construction zone in the westbound lanes of I-80 near mile marker 138.
Man charged with fatal double shooting in Joliet
Mathew Rutledge, 37, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for the Dec. 20 shooting, according to Joliet police.
Mathew Rutledge, 37, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for the Dec. 20 shooting, according to Joliet police.
Armed robbers strike same Frankfort Township gas station twice in four days
A speedway gas station at 7218 Lincoln Highway was robbed about 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Will County sheriff’s office. It was previously robbed the morning of Dec. 20.
A speedway gas station at 7218 Lincoln Highway was robbed about 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Will County sheriff’s office. It was previously robbed the morning of Dec. 20.
Over $2 million worth of THC oil, wax confiscated during 3 Will County traffic stops: sheriff
Police confiscated over $2 million worth of THC oil and wax over the course of two days in southwest suburban Will County, according to sheriff’s office estimates.
Police confiscated over $2 million worth of THC oil and wax over the course of two days in southwest suburban Will County, according to sheriff’s office estimates.
3 charged in abductions, robberies of Will County residents
Authorities arrested the three men Wednesday morning on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery and armed robbery, the Will County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Authorities arrested the three men Wednesday morning on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery and armed robbery, the Will County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Armed robbers arrested after hitting Frankfort cellphone store, leading police on chase
This robbery was brazen. It went down around 1:40 p.m. Friday afternoon. The T-Mobile is located in the strip mall surrounding a nail salon, a Dollar Tree and much more.
This robbery was brazen. It went down around 1:40 p.m. Friday afternoon. The T-Mobile is located in the strip mall surrounding a nail salon, a Dollar Tree and much more.
Justice Department seeks to strip citizenship of Chicago-area gymnastics coach charged with sex abuse
The department filed a lawsuit against 68-year-old José Vilchis, claiming he lied on his naturalization application by concealing that he sexually abused girls he coached in the 1980s and 1990s, the Justice Department said in a statement.
The department filed a lawsuit against 68-year-old José Vilchis, claiming he lied on his naturalization application by concealing that he sexually abused girls he coached in the 1980s and 1990s, the Justice Department said in a statement.
Police search for suspects in abductions of 2 people forced to use bank cards in New Lenox, Frankfort
Thieves are kidnapping and robbing people in the southwest suburbs.
Thieves are kidnapping and robbing people in the southwest suburbs.
Man charged with groping several women on Old Plank Road Trail in Frankfort
Anthony C. Swift, 33, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery, according to Frankfort police.
Anthony C. Swift, 33, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery, according to Frankfort police.