Briefs: Reward in bank heists
The FBI is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information about a trio of March bank robberies, including armed robberies in Huntley and Elburn. Agents think the same man robbed the Fifth Third Bank in Elburn March 25 and the Castle Bank branch in Huntley March 10. A man matching the description also robbed the Midwest Bank and Trust in Union March 24. The robber is described as white, in his 20s, between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall. He also wore hooded sweat shirts and a backpack. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information can call the FBI at (312) 421-6700 or local police.
Cops raise cash for a cause
For the fifth year in a row, Huntley police will take to the rooftops to raise money for the Illinois Special Olympics. Huntley police officers will be on top of Dunkin' Donuts, 12090 Princeton Drive, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Cops on the ground will collect donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a fundraiser for the Illinois Special Olympics. Mayor Chuck Sass, Police Chief John Perkins, Village Manager Carl Tomaso and Gary from the Star105.5 Morning Show will visit Sgt. Amy Williams on the roof of Dunkin' Donuts. Everyone who donates gets a coupon for a free doughnut. Call (847) 515-5331.
Criminal sex abuse alleged
A 21-year-old Hanover Park man was arrested and charged Monday with aggravated criminal sexual abuse in a case that has been open for more than a year, police said. Jonel Taveras of the 800 block of Lexington Circle, was arrested on Monday at the Hanover Park police station after he arrived at the station for questioning, Deputy Police Chief David Webb said. Authorities released few additional details, other than the fact that the victim of the alleged abuse was a juvenile and that police began investigating the incident more than a year ago. Taveras is scheduled to appear in court again on May 30 in Rolling Meadows, Webb said.
U-46 speech, drama camp
The speech and drama teams from South Elgin and Bartlett high schools will join forces to teach a program in summer camp designed for students in grade six to freshman year in high school that will run June 16 to June 26 at Kenyon Woods Middle School. Instruction in the basic elements of acting, improvisation, reader's theater and public speaking will be offered. Camp tuition is $75. Registration deadline is June 3. Call (630) 213-5550 ext. 8876 or (847) 289-3760, ext. 3409.
Kitten, puppy shower set
The Animal House Shelter in Huntley will hold a puppy and kitten shower from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 17 and needs certain items. Officials request the following items: flexible, rubber-tipped thermometers, kitten and puppy nursing bottles, puppy and kitten bedding, cleaning supplies, small animal digital scales and formula for both types of animals. You can ship your gifts to: Animal House Shelter; 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley, IL 60142. Call (847) 961-5541.