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crime18 days ago

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.

health1 year ago

"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.

crime2 years ago

"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.

health2 years ago

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.

weather2 years ago

"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.

mass-shooting2 years ago

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.

crime2 years ago

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.

crime2 years ago

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.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Leave Dozens Injured and Dead in Illinois Celebrations

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. At least one nearby resident said he has complained to police about the large gatherings at the strip mall that happen annually around Juneteenth and July Fourth.