A former Woodridge police officer who pleaded guilty to stealing money earmarked for the families of fallen officers was sentenced Thursday to two years of … Read more ›
Crime
Former tollway worker accused of pocketing tolls pleads guilty to misconduct
A former Illinois Tollway employee who was accused of pocketing more than $800 in tolls and allowing acquaintances to pass through toll plazas without paying … Read more ›
Blagojevich to serve sentence in Colorado prison
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year sentence at a federal prison in Colorado as he had sought, sources said Tuesday. Blagojevich, who is … Read more ›
Driver safety campaign nets 6 arrests, 93 citations in Will Co.
A traffic-control program intended to make Illinois roads safer during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday season resulted in the arrest of five drunk drivers and the … Read more ›
Tollway says thousands taken in toll scam
The Illinois Tollway said Thursday that 12 toll collectors allegedly stole thousands of dollars in tolls over the last several years and has pressed criminal … Read more ›
From the community
Meet the Woodridge Artists’ Reception @ Woodridge Public Library
This October will mark the 11th year for the Woodridge Art Show, the annual exhibit dedicated to showcasing Woodridge residents and the art they create. … Read more ›
From the community
Text-A-Crime-Tip
The highly successful DuPage County Crime Stoppers program is going '21st Century' with the launch of a county-wide Text-A-Crime-Tip program.Mobile phone users across DuPage County … Read more ›
Busts of marijuana grow houses are growing in Chicago area
Nothing appeared amiss at the pale green ranch house on South Aldine Street, though oddly, the landlord noted, the electricity bill was enormous. The young … Read more ›
Judge sets Blagojevich sentencing for Oct. 6
A federal judge today set a tentative sentencing date of Oct. 6 for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted this summer on 17 counts … Read more ›
State Supreme Court ruling on drugged driving raises fairness questions
A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling has given prosecutors a controversial new weapon in driving-under-the-influence cases — the ability to upgrade charges when small traces … Read more ›
