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Naperville double-murder suspect must provide DNA Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Double-murder suspect Elzbieta Plackowska of Naperville has been ordered to provide hair and saliva samples for DNA comparison. Prosecutors want to test the samples against evidence found at the Naperville home where Plackowska's 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old girl left in her care were stabbed to death in October.
Feds: Des Plaines woman arranged sham marriages for noncitizens Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Des Plaines woman who runs an Arlington Heights-based immigration consulting business faces federal charges alleging she helped arrange at least four sham marriages to help clients evade immigration laws, authorities announced today. Teresita Zarrabian, 60, is charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, marriage fraud, visa fraud and obstruction of justice in an indictment unsealed following her arrest Thursday.
DUI charges filed in N. Aurora crash Sunday that seriously injured 1 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A 35-year-old man is charged with DUI and aggravated reckless driving after crashing into a utlility pole Sunday in North Aurora, critically injuring his passenger, a 39-year-old West Chicago man. Victor M. Alvarez is due in court on Feb. 21 and has had at least one previous DUI conviction, records show.
Chicago shooting suspects identified Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Two gang members were charged with murder Monday in the death of a 15-year-old honor student who was shot near the Chicago home of President Barack Obama just days after she performed during his inauguration festivities in Washington, authorities said. The two young men were described by police as "persons of interest" when they were taken into custody early Sunday, a day after first lady Michelle Obama and other dignitaries attended the funeral of Hadiya Pendleton.
Mayor tells parents of slain teen about looming arrests Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he's talked to the parents of the 15-year-old girl who was shot to death last month to tell them about the two young men who were taken into custody over the weekend.
Latin Kings’ 2nd in command gets 40 years Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A high-ranking leader of a Chicago street gang that has a nationwide presence has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for conspiracy and other charges involving murder and drug trafficking.
West Chicago police investigate car burglaries Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago police are warning residents about a spike in car burglaries in the past week. The burglaries primarily took place during late night and early morning hours in residential parts of downtown, generally between Washington and National Streets and Arbor Avenue and Route 59. All of the burglarized vehicles had been left unlocked, police said Monday.
Tri-Cities police reports Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
David M.N. Gray II, 21, of Aurora was charged with obstruction of identification and trespass to land, at 7:51 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of East Wilson Street, Batavia, according to a police report.
Former Elgin cop cites bankruptcy in lawsuit over planted evidence Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Elgin police officer, who resigned in 2011 after he was accused of planting a cellphone on a robbery suspect, filed for bankcuptcy before being sued by the man who was wrongly jailed. Attorneys for the jailed man are now arguing in federal court that Michael Sullivan's assets should not be protected from the lawsuit.
Poisoned lotto winner’s brother sought probe Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The brother of a Chicago man poisoned with cyanide shortly after winning the lottery says he is the family member who asked authorities to reconsider the initial finding that his sibling had died of natural causes.
Paterno family challenges Freeh’s findings Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A report commissioned by Joe Paterno’s family says the late coach did nothing wrong in his handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal and portrays the late Hall of Fame coach as the victim of a “rush to injustice” created by former FBI director Louis Freeh’s investigation of the case for Penn State.
Search for fugitive ex-cop sets region on edge Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Camping gear was found along with weapons inside the burned-out truck belonging to Christopher Dorner, the former Los Angeles police officer suspected in three killings who is the subject of a manhunt in Southern California’s snow-covered mountains, authorities said Sunday. The Nissan pickup found Thursday in this ski resort town was so charred that investigators couldn’t be more specific about the nature of its contents, said Los Angeles police Sgt. Rudy Lopez.
Illinois, Indiana to join for summit on guns Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Hoping to address the flow of guns across state lines, Cook County Sherriff Tom Dart plans to host a gun summit in Indiana later this week, his spokesman told The Associated Press on Sunday. The event will be held Friday in Gary. Those invited include Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, Gary Police Chief Wade Ingram and Lake County (Ind.) Sheriff John Buncich.
Hoffman Estates teen charged in home invasion, sex assault Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A Cook County judge set bail at $100,000 for a Hoffman Estates teen charged with assaulting a woman in her residence early Wednesday. Stephen Delgado, of the 600 block of Bode Circle, was charged with home invasion and criminal sexual assault after police say a woman was awakened about 1 a.m. Feb. 6 to an intruder in her residence.
19-year-old charged with Hoffman Estates home invasion Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday for invading a Hoffman Estates home on the block where he lived, police said. Stephen Delgado was charged with home invasion and criminal sexual assault.
Melrose Park man charged in murder for hire plot Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A 28-year-old Melrose Park man already in jail on a sex charge that involves an 11-year-old girl is now accused of plotting to murder the girl and her family, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday. Brian Thurman was charged with three counts of murder for hire and three counts of solicitation of murder for hire, felonies that land him in prison for up to 30 years if he is found guilty of one of them.
DCFS places Maine West educators on child abuse, neglect registry Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Department of Children and Family Services has validated several claims of abuse and neglect filed against two Maine West educators following allegations of hazing in the school’s sports program and put their names on a state list of child abusers which is accessible to employers. The department’s investigation concluded Jan. 30.
Poll Vault: Would you stand by a jailed spouse? Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Of the three Schaumburg cops recently arrested, one's wife is standing by him and another has already filed for divorce. What would you do if your spouse were arrested?
Sources: Jesse Jackson Jr. signs plea deal Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in a plea deal connected to a federal investigation in which the former congressman is accused of misusing campaign funds, according to sources close to the investigation. Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements, the sources said. Federal prosecutors are recommending a 5-year maximum sentence.
Citizens, business leaders launch Palatine-Inverness Crime Stoppers Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Compelled to act after hearing how an anonymous tip led Arlington Heights police to solve a rape case, nearby residents and business leaders have launched Palatine-Inverness Crime Stoppers. The volunteer group, which rewards anonymous tipsters up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest, will hold its kickoff fundraiser next week.