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Illinois quick hits: Police warn of robbery gang; Naperville named best city
The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert regarding a series of street robberies believed to have been committed by the same crew. There were more than a dozen robberies committed on March 16. The gang, dressed in all black and wearing ski masks, hop out of a car and rob people on the street using rifles and handguns.
Aurora, Naperville police collaborate to crack down on traffic violations on Route 59
The Aurora and Naperville Police departments collaborated late last month to increase traffic safety along Route 59 through heightened enforcement, officials said. On Feb. 23, officers from both departments cracked down on traffic violations that frequently lead to crashes or make crashes more dangerous, such as speeding and distracted driving, according to a news release from the Aurora ...
Illinois 59 Over The DuPage River Bridge Repairs Begin April 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Illinois 59 over the DuPage River, in Shorewood, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 8. To complete the work, Illinois 59 will be reduced from two lanes to one in both directions over the bridge. Motorists also...
Chicago suburb tops list of '2024 Best Cities to Live in America'
CHICAGO - A new report released by Niche has identified the top cities to live in America, with a Chicago suburb claiming the number one spot. According to the "2024 Best Cities to Live in America" report, west suburban Naperville ranked the highest. Naperville received an overall grade of A+...
Man breaks into Westmont home, swipes credit cards, then takes off in homeowner's car: Prosecutors
Bryce Fleming, 23, was ordered held in the DuPage County Jail until his trial on residential burglary and car theft charges. According to prosecutors, he broke into a home on West Naperville Road near Cass Avenue late Monday night.
Illinois Mega Millions player wins $1M
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — While a lucky player in New Jersey won $1.128 billion in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions lottery, an Illinois player has a winning ticket worth $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at RT. 59 Gasoline, at 1100 W. Stearns Road, in Bartlett. In addition, two other […]
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