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crime29 days ago•7 min saved

Teen charged in Downers Grove stabbing and arson that killed pregnant mom

A 19-year-old man, Nedas Revuckas, is jailed on charges including first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Eliza Morales, who was pregnant, about 70 times in her Downers Grove apartment and setting the home ablaze. Prosecutors say he arrived to complete a Facebook Marketplace truck sale, became involved in a struggle, and Morales was killed along with her unborn child; the attack was reportedly unplanned, Revuckas confessed, and investigators say he was upset about the truck’s condition. Video evidence and recovered items tie Revuckas to the crime, and he was ordered detained pending trial as authorities describe the act as horrific. A vigil and GoFundMe support have followed the tragedy.

via chicagotribune.com|

#arson #crime #downers-grove

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Bensenville Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping of Special Needs Worker at Jewel

A 53-year-old man from Bensenville, Ismael Andrade Pino, was charged with attempting to kidnap a woman with special needs working at a Jewel-Osco in Bensenville after he allegedly blocked her path, grabbed her by the neck, and tried to force her into his car. The incident occurred in the store's parking lot, and he was arrested the following day after returning to the store. He appeared in court and was denied pre-trial release, with a court date set for January 20.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#assault #crime #dupage-county

health6 months ago•1 min saved

Increase in Bat Encounters Raises Rabies Concerns in Illinois

A bat in DuPage County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise residents to avoid handling bats, secure homes against entry, and seek immediate medical attention if bitten, as bats are the primary rabies source in Illinois.

via Patch|

#bats #dupage-county #health

health1 year ago•1 min saved

"Measles Case Confirmed in DuPage County Resident, Second Case in Will County"

The DuPage County Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in the county since 2009, with the source of infection currently unknown. Multiple exposure locations in Chicago have been identified, and individuals who may have been exposed are advised to monitor for symptoms and seek further guidance. DCHD officials emphasize the importance of being up to date with measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations as the best protection against measles.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#dchd #dupage-county #health

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Chicago Man Receives 88-Year Sentence for Gunpoint Sexual Assault at Suburban Hyatt"

Julius Ramsey, a man from Chicago, has been sentenced to 88 years in prison for sexually assaulting a female employee at a suburban Hyatt hotel at gunpoint. Ramsey repeatedly assaulted the victim at the same hotel, and on one occasion, he threatened to kill her. Police found a firearm in Ramsey's hotel room, and his DNA matched a sample collected from the victim. After a three-day trial, Ramsey was found guilty on charges of criminal sexual assault with a firearm, aggravated kidnapping with a firearm, and criminal sexual abuse.

via FOX 32 Chicago|

#crime #dupage-county #gunpoint

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal West Nile Virus Outbreak Claims Two Lives in DuPage County

Two residents of DuPage County, Illinois, have died from West Nile virus, marking the first casualties related to the illness this year. Six human cases have been reported in the county so far. Symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. People over 60 and those with serious health conditions are at higher risk. Health officials advise draining standing water, using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito activity.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#deaths #dupage-county #health

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flash Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions in Chicago: A Live Update"

The National Weather Service has issued Flash Flood Warnings for multiple counties in the Chicago area, including Cook, DuPage, and Will counties. The warnings are in effect until Sunday afternoon, with potential rainfall of 1 to 3 inches. Flooding has already caused road closures on Interstate 55 and eastbound Interstate 290, and the CTA Pink Line has been temporarily suspended. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through standing water, and both NASCAR and the Chicago Cubs have delayed their events due to the weather.

via WLS-TV|

#chicago-area #cook-county #dupage-county

mass-shooting2 years ago•3 min saved

Illegal Parties Lead to Deadly Shootings in Chicago and Milwaukee

The party where a mass shooting occurred in Willowbrook, Illinois did not have the proper permits, according to DuPage County Board Commissioner Brian Krajewski. The permitting process would have involved an extensive evaluation of the proposed party and likely would have included requirements for additional security. The DuPage County Judicial Public Safety Committee is now doing a deeper dive into what happened, and what the county might learn from this tragedy. A plan to add a community policing headquarters to the apartment complex across the street from the mass shooting scene was proposed years ago and needs to be revisited.

via CBS News|

#community-policing #dupage-county #investigation

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Deadly Shooting at Juneteenth Celebration in Willowbrook, IL Leaves Dozens Injured

A shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in a suburban Chicago parking lot left one person dead and 22 others injured. The gathering was described as peaceful before multiple people fired shots into the crowd. Police were monitoring the event before being called away due to a nearby fight. No arrests have been made, and authorities are interviewing persons of interest. The incident was one of several shootings across the US over the weekend that killed at least six people and injured dozens.

via 4029tv|

#crime #dupage-county #illinois

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Deadly shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook leaves 1 dead and over 20 injured

A Juneteenth celebration in a parking lot near Willowbrook turned deadly when an unknown number of suspects fired multiple rounds from multiple weapons into the crowd, leaving 23 people shot, one fatally, and several others hurt trying to flee the area. Authorities were interviewing persons of interest in connection to the shooting, but no arrests had been made or charges filed. The motive behind the incident is unclear, and the conditions of the wounded were not immediately available.

via Daily Herald|

#crime #dupage-county #illinois

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple Shootings Leave Dozens Injured and Dead in Illinois Celebrations

via Daily Herald|

#crime #dupage-county #gun-violence