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Footprints in the snow lead cops to robbery suspect

An Aurora man has been charged with armed robbery after his shoe prints in Monday's freshly fallen snow led police right to him. According to police, Mustafa Ali, 21, of the 300 block of Claim Street, brandished a handgun to hold up a hotel at 3:10 a.m. Monday on the 2400 block of Sullivan Road.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 5:09 PM

Aurora honors 2008 Volunteer of the Year

Aurora's Volunteer of the Year honor is not one city officials take lightly or award to just anyone. f not for volunteers, they say, the city would run a little slower. With that in mind, leaders have selected resident and Indian Prairie Unit District 204 parent Patricia Smith as the 2008 recipient.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 3:41 PM

Prosecutors reject plea for Glendale Hts. man accused of killing sons

DuPage County prosecutors rejected a plea deal offered by a 35-year-old Glendale Heights man accused of killing his two young sons after setting them on fire.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 3:15 PM

Forecasters issue Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Illinois this afternoon. The alert is in effect through midnight.

Full Story updated 12/3/2008 2:24 PM

Naperville's new city manager sworn in

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Doug Krieger is no stranger to oaths of office. Naperville's finance director took another oath Tuesday as the city council officially named him the new city manager.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 12:04 AM

Memorial crosses returning to DuPage Co. complex

Facing criticism about the decision to remove 22 crosses honoring fallen servicemen near DuPage County's Veterans Memorial, officials Tuesday said the markers will be relocated to "a more visitor-friendly location" at the county complex in Wheaton.

Full Story updated 12/2/2008 5:49 PM

Lombard mulls change to vehicle stickers

Some vehicle owners in Lombard may be paying more for their cars in the future while pickup truck owners might catch a break on their fees.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 3:19 PM

Suicide suspected in Aurora man's death

Aurora Police investigating the death of a 34 year old Aurora male found in his residence Saturday suspect suicide as the cause.

Full Story updated 12/3/2008 9:57 AM

Aurora man charged after allegedly throwing girlfriend into Fox River

An Aurora man has been charged by prosecutors with attempted murder and aggravated battery after allegedly throwing his girlfriend off a bridge into the Fox River Saturday, officials said.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 8:16 AM

Panel puts Pace paratransit under microscope

It's been months since Pace leaders instituted a Blue Ribbon committee to examine and offer solutions to what's wrong with its paratransit service in Chicago, and it could be months before the agency acts on its recommendations, some say.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 12:04 AM

Judges hear O'Hare demolition arguments

Appellate judges have heard arguments from Bensenville hoping to stop the demolition of more than 500 homes in the path of a planned runway at O'Hare International Airport.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 12:04 AM

Glen Ellyn pair robbed at gunpoint

Two unidentified men robbed two other men at gunpoint in Glen Ellyn Tuesday night, police said. Police were called to the area of Brier Street and Surrey Drive around 6:05 p.m.

Full Story published 12/3/2008 12:04 AM

Wheaton to charge for rescue services

People on the receiving end of lifesaving services in Wheaton could find themselves getting billed for the assistance.

Full Story published 12/2/2008 4:28 PM

Glendale Heights man arrested after stabbing

A 20-year-old Glendale Heights man is facing aggravated battery charges after a stabbing that left one victim injured.

Full Story published 12/2/2008 4:59 PM

Lombard responds to two fires in 12 hours

Lombard fire officials are warning area residents to be extra cautious with heating equipment after the department responded to two blazes in 12 hours on Sunday.

Full Story published 12/2/2008 5:29 PM

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