CRIME & SAFETY
FBI searching for suspect in 2 bank robberies at US Bank locations in Hanover Park, Schaumburg
The FBI responded to a bank robbery and an attempted bank robbery Thursday afternoon in the northwest suburbs. One armed suspect is wanted for both crimes, the FBI said.
Vehicle crashes over I-355 wall near Addison; multiple southbound lanes shut down
ADDISON, Ill. - A vehicle crashed over the side of a wall along Interstate 355 near suburban Addison Friday morning, slowing down traffic. SkyFOX was over the scene at I-355 and Lake Street where a red vehicle could be seen stuck on top of the wall. The three left lanes...
Chicago man suspected of stealing $837 in alcohol from suburban Mariano's
LOMBARD, Ill. - A Chicago man who allegedly fled from police after stealing more than $800 worth of alcohol from a suburban Mariano's grocery store on Wednesday has been charged with multiple felonies. Michael Howard, 43, appeared in court Thursday morning where a judge granted a request by the DuPage...
Woman with developmental disability was impregnated at suburban institution, officials say
Three male staffers at a west suburban facility for people with developmental disabilities have been placed on leave after a female resident was sexually assaulted and became pregnant, officials said.
Prosecutors file detention petitions against men mistakenly given ankle monitors after being charged with trying to abduct 2 boys
CHICAGO — Remember our story a couple of weeks ago about the two men accused of trying to lure children into a van where cops allegedly found sex supplies, booze, and a mattress? The men who were given electronic monitoring because a judge and prosecutors mistakenly believed that attempted child abduction is not a detainable offense under Illinois’ cashless bail system?
Missing Joliet father found dead in Des Plaines River
JOLIET, Ill. — A missing father of seven in Joliet was found dead Friday morning in the Des Plaines River after he was missing for over a week. Family and police were canvassing the area of the 300 block of West Bluff, near the Des Plaines River, all week looking for him. No one heard […]
Fire rips through roof of home on West Side, prompting large emergency response
CHICAGO - A fire tore through the roof of a home on the city's West Side, prompting a massive response from firefighters and first responders. The fire happened Thursday afternoon in the 5100 block of West Chicago. Details on what caused the fire or any injuries have not been released.
Suburban man charged with burglarizing trailer in Libertyville
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - A Lakemoor man has been charged with stealing from a trailer Tuesday morning in unincorporated Libertyville. A property owner in the 19100 block of Route 137 called police after surveillance cameras captured two people in a gated area of their property where several trailers were located, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Evanston man and convicted felon faces slew of charges from burglary to unlawful use of a weapon
EVANSTON, Ill. - Police have arrested an Evanston man sought in connection with a burglary earlier this year. Camden Wall, 19, was taken into custody on April 10 around 7 p.m. following a sighting by Evanston police in an alley within the 2000 block of Dewey. When officers attempted to detain him, Wall allegedly attempted to flee on foot, prompting a pursuit.
Hodgkins police seek trio in Ulta store theft
HODGKINS, Ill. - Police are on the lookout for three suspects involved in a theft at an Ulta store in Hodgkins on Tuesday. According to authorities, at approximately 3:09 p.m., two males and one female entered the store located at 9270 W. Joliet Road and proceeded to the fragrance section.
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