Murder suspect caught
Murder suspect caught:
Thanks to a Florida arrest, only two men remain on the loose from the suburbs' largest gang sweep, Operation First Degree Burn. Last last week police arrested Alberto Lucio, 31, in Deltona, Fla., on five counts of first-degree murder. Lucio is accused of the January 1996 murder of Curtis Thompson, 25, of Aurora, who was shot while sitting in his car. Shane Lopez, 31, of the 1600 Block Kensington Place, Aurora, already is in custody on the same charges as a co-defendant in Thompson's death. Aurora Police and FBI officials from Lisle tracked down Lucio, who has a lengthy criminal history and was wanted on weapons charges in Cook County. Lucio is one of 32 people charged in a sweep of gang members involved in 22 murders dating back to 1989.
Earning college credit early:
The signing ceremony to establish the Dunham Early College Academy at Waubonsee Community College's downtown Aurora campus will take place at 9 a.m. Friday. Representatives from Waubonsee and principals from East and West Aurora high schools will sign the agreement in Room 104 at 5 E. Galena Blvd. The Dunham Early College Academy begins classes Aug. 20 and will give 50 students from the high schools the chance to graduate with nearly a year's worth of transferable college credit from Waubonsee.
Scarecrow license plates:
The St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau is taking orders for license plates commemorating this year's Scarecrow Festival. The $30 plates are bright yellow and include the festival logo. Different from year's past, the plates will be ordered through the bureau, 311 N. Second St., Suite 100, and delivered by mail. They can be used Aug. 9 to Oct. 7. Call (630) 377-6161 or go to www.scarecrowfest.com.
Chamber needs sponsors:
The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for its 32nd Annual Golf Outing. The fundraiser is Aug. 13 at Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. Potential volunteers and sponsors can call (630) 584-8384.
Unclaimed money out there:
Kane County taxpayers can check the treasurer's Web site to see if their name is listed on its unclaimed funds list, which tops $75,000. Visit www.co.kane.il.us/treasurer. To collect unclaimed funds, a sworn statement must be signed in person. Proof of identification is required. If you believe you have unclaimed funds held by the treasurer, call Michele Schramer at (630) 232-3565.
The treasurer holds unclaimed funds for seven years before transferring them to the state treasurer.