Downers Grove Crime
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Pair charged with fraudulently obtaining $100K in aid during pandemicNov 18, 2022 4:30 am - A suburban duo are the latest state residents to face charges stemming from a monthslong state and federal investigation into unemployment insurance fraud during the COV...
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Man sentenced to 50 years for 2018 West Chicago murderNov 17, 2022 12:00 am - One of two men found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 shooting of a West Chicago man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison. Emilio Guillen, 31, formerly ...
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Naperville police hosting catalytic converter theft deterrent eventNov 07, 2022 12:00 am - The Naperville Police Department is partnering with Cassidy Tire and Service in a deterrent event for catalytic converter thefts. The "Tat-a-Cat" event is for Naperville...
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Murder charges dropped for Naperville woman who killed boyfriend after 'chronic domestic abuse'Oct 27, 2022 1:00 am - A Naperville woman who shot a man to death is free after DuPage County prosecutors dropped all charges against her Thursday. State's Attorney Robert Berlin made the deci...
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Chicago man charged with felonies after high-speed chase through Hinsdale, Oak BrookOct 24, 2022 1:00 am - A 22-year-old Chicago man was charged with felonies after, officials said, he led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle through Hinsdale and Oak Brook Thursda...
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Rep. Casten calls for federal decriminalization of possessing small amounts of cannabisOct 20, 2022 5:30 am - Following the lead of Illinois and other states, Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove supports federally decriminalizing small amounts of cannabis. "We shou...
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Addison woman charged in Naperville stabbingOct 19, 2022 1:00 am - An Addison woman was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with stabbing a woman in Naperville. Adrienne C. Williams, 28, was charged with two felony counts of aggravat...
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Why some see New Jersey as a model for bail reform in IllinoisOct 14, 2022 5:30 am - Given its unfair reputation as home to little more than swamps, toll roads lined with industrial sites and overtanned meatheads hangin' out at the Shore, you might not e...
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Judge gives carjacker 40 years, says 'strong message needs to be sent'Oct 14, 2022 1:00 am - A Chicago man was sentenced Friday to 40 years in prison for carjacking a woman in Downers Grove during a spree in which other people also were carjacked. DuPage County ...
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Naperville police say school threat post part of wide hoaxOct 06, 2022 1:00 am - A social media post threatening violence at an unidentified Naperville school was found to be unsubstantiated after an investigation, police said Thursday. The message'...