A heavy police response was sent after a report of a weapon on campus at Wheaton North High School in Wheaton Wednesday afternoon. The City of Wheaton said the Wheaton Police Department responded around 1:14 p.m. Wednesday to Wheaton North High School, 701 West Thomas Road, for a report of a suspicious item. City officials […]
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Large fire fueled by propane tank causes extensive damage to home in Lombard
A large fire was fueled by a propane tank and caused extensive damage to a house in Lombard Tuesday morning and displaced residents. The Lombard Fire Department and Lombard Police Department responded around 5:24 a.m. Tuesday to the area of Madison Street and Charlotte Street for a report of a structure fire. Police arrived on […]
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2 arrested after Addison shooting, leading police on 115 mph chase that ended in crash in Elmhurst
Two suspects have been charged after prosecutors say they fired shots at another vehicle in Addison and led police on a 115 mph police chase that ended in a crash in Elmhurst. Cristopher Martinez Mendoza, 19, of Elgin, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Iban Pelayo, […]
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2 suspects arrested after allegedly burglarizing smoke shop in Naperville
Police arrested two suspects who they say forced entry to a smoke shop in Naperville and burglarized the store of products Thursday evening. The Naperville Police Department responded around 2:30 a.m. Thursday to the 1500 block of West Ogden Avenue for a report of a burglary in progress. The 911 caller reported hearing a crashing […]
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4 suspects in custody after vehicle wanted in shooting crashes in Elmhurst
A heavy police presence was reported after a vehicle wanted in a shooting crashed in Elmhurst early Sunday morning and multiple suspects were arrested. The Elmhurst Police Department said their officers spotted a wanted vehicle around 1:25 a.m. The vehicle was reportedly involved in a shooting in a neighboring community. The suspect vehicle crashed near […]
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Chicago felon found with loaded gun after 101 mph police pursuit that began at Yorktown Center in Lombard
A Chicago man was arrested and found with a fully loaded gun after he allegedly led police on a 101 mph police pursuit that began at Yorktown Center in Lombard. Christopher Ellis, 28, of Chicago, was charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding […]
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2 dead after electric vehicle slams into home, becomes engulfed in flames in Woodridge
Two people died after an electric car crashed into a home and became engulfed in flames in Woodridge Sunday evening, police said. The Woodridge Police Department and the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District responded around 8:45 p.m. Sunday to the 2400 block of Kildeer Street for a vehicle crash with injuries involving a residence. Woodridge Police […]
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Police investigating armed robbery at West Chicago store as suspect remains wanted
Police are seeking help identifying a suspect who committed an armed robbery at a store in West Chicago and fled the scene on foot. The West Chicago Police Department responded around 11:34 a.m. Tuesday to Amigo Discount, 543 Main Street in West Chicago, for a report of an armed robbery. Officers were told that the […]
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DuPage County sheriff announces campaign for Illinois governor, will not run for 3rd sheriff term
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a Republican run for Illinois governor, saying he aims to change state laws to bring “safety, security and fairness.” Mendrick announced his run for governor on Thursday. He will not be running for a third term as DuPage County sheriff in the election cycle of 2026. “This was […]