Crime
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Rosemont Target reopens three weeks after suspected arsonNov 07, 2024 8:46 pm - The Rosemont Target reopened Thursday — three weeks after a fire that’s been labeled an arson by authorities.
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How scammers are exploiting veterans and impersonating supporting charitiesNov 07, 2024 3:02 pm - “Scammers attempt to con former service members through phishing, vishing, and social media scams,” said Steve Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “This year, the Department of Veterans Affairs is pointing to ‘gaming fraud,’ a new concern affecting veterans.”
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Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump’s 2020 defeat toast his White House return
Nov 07, 2024 12:43 pm - As it became clear Donald Trump was returning to the White House, the Florida man who posed for photos with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the Capitol riot popped a bottle of Trump-branded sparkling wine. “Y’all are in trouble,” he said after taking a sip in a video shared on social media.
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Nov 06, 2024 2:31 pm - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
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Disgruntled fired employee kills two workers at Chicago’s Navy Pier, police say
Nov 06, 2024 1:54 pm - A man who was recently fired from his job at Navy Pier returned to the Chicago tourist attraction and killed two workers before fleeing, police said.
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Chicago man faces armed robbery chargesNov 05, 2024 3:17 pm - A 38-year-old Chicago man was detained pretrial on armed robbery charges stemming from a theft report at a Wheaton auto supply store Monday.
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Two men charged with attempted murder in September attack in Mount ProspectNov 05, 2024 2:22 pm - Two men are facing attempted murder charges following an investigation into the shooting and stabbing of another man in September in Mount Prospect.
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Man charged with hitting squad car while drunkNov 04, 2024 4:26 pm - Pretrial release has been denied for a man accused of deliberately crashing in to an Elmhurst police squad while drunk.
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Barrington tax preparer sentenced for making false returnsNov 03, 2024 12:18 pm - A federal judge has sentenced a Barrington resident to 16 months in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns for clients.
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Man charged with escape from DuPage courtroom deputyNov 02, 2024 1:56 pm - A Cicero man has been charged with escaping from a DuPage County sheriff’s deputy after his appearance in court, authorities said.