Monday, May 20, 2013
Also this week: an infant's body is found in the river near Brookfield Zoo, a bank-robbery spree hits Willowbrook and a baseball coach is accused of filming sex acts with a player.
Here are some of the top stories from Patch's West Chicago region last week: GENEVA—SWEET! Genevan Finds $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket in His Cookie Jar—Winning ticket stashed away for more than three months. DARIEN—Jury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders—The trial comes to a close nearly one month after it began, and more than three years after three Kramer family members were killed. BROOKFIELD—Body Found in Des Plaines River Believed to be Missing 1-Year-Old—The 1-year-old boy's mother and her boyfriend have been charged with the murder of Bryeon Hunter, who was first reported missing in April. The body was found near the Brookfield Zoo. WILLOWBROOK—Willowbrook Bank of America Robbed on Monday Morning—The alleged robber…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Also this week: the body that washed up in Salt Creek is ID-ed, a city smolders with discontent over frequent flooding, and a gas main breaks at a hospital.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: LEMONT—Lemont Police: Middle School Girl Charged with Writing Oakwood Bomb Threat—Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy said the girl was charged with disorderly conduct after admitted to writing a threatening message on the school's exterior wall Sunday. WHEATON—Witness: Inmate Ordered Death of Public Officials, Ex-Wife—Former Centralia inmate testifies he received money and instructions for killing two public officials and others on behalf of former Wheaton resident Gordon Vanderark, the Daily Herald reports. HINSDALE—Salt Creek Body Identified as Man Last Seen in January—The 54-year-old homeless man found in the river near Graue Mill was identified by a …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Also this week: a local-raised college coach is accused of abusing his players, a father who threatened his daughter's coach pleads guilty, and a soldier returns to surprises his family.
Here are some of the top stories from the past two weeks in Patch's west Chicago region: DOWNERS GROVE—Same-Sex Marriage Supporters, Opponents Rally in Downers Grove—Illinois Rep. Ron Sandack defended his decision to support same-sex marriage as hundreds rallied outside his Downers Grove office Saturday. LA GRANGE—Dad Brought Cocaine, Alcohol to Watch Daughter Play Soccer: Police—Police said they pulled the man over on La Grange Road after they saw him swerving between lanes. HINSDALE—UWGB Coach Wardle, Hinsdale Central Grad, Accused of Mistreating Player—According to a now-public complaint, the coach once forced a sick player to work out until he lost control of his bowels, then openly mocked him for it, as well as for his religion. LISLE…
Monday, April 29, 2013
Also this week: the bones found by kids in Woodridge are identified, a mother is sentenced for hiding her son's alleged murder weapon, and a high school rallies for a paralyzed peer.
Here are some of the top stories from the past two weeks in Patch's west Chicago region: WHEATON—Fatal Crash Victim Identified as WWS Senior Stephanie Pickett—Stephanie Pickett, an 18-year-old senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, died after a rollover crash in unincorporated Wheaton Thursday night. The driver, Karlos Leath, is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI. DARIEN—Shooter Says Johnny Borizov Orchestrated Darien Family Killings—Jacob Nodarse said he was instructed by Johnny Borizov to kill Borizov's ex-girlfriend and her family in 2010. He began his first day of testimony on Thursday. WOODRIDGE—Woodridge Bones Identified as Missing Lisle Man—Anthony Scott Arcaro was reported missing from Lisle in 2007, at the age of …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Also this week: residents (including Peter Sagal) share accounts of the Boston Marathon, teens reportedly try to lure a child with candy and, of course, flood and storm news.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: -- HINSDALE—Body Found in Salt Creek at Graue Mill—The discovery was made Thursday. DuPage County officials are trying to identify the body. WESTMONT—Westmont Aldi Robbed at Gunpoint on Monday—The suspect was wearing a ski mask and got away with $3,000 to $4,000 in cash. OAK PARK—NPR's Peter Sagal, of Oak Park, Shares Incredible Account of Boston Marathon—Sagal, an avid marathoner, was guiding a blind runner along the route and crossed the finish line minutes before the explosions. ELMHURST—'Sights You Don't Want to See'Elmhurst Resident Shares His Chilling Experience at Boston Marathon—Strat Matsas will forever be grateful that he made a casual decision …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Also this week: another fatality on the BNSF, a local diplomat is killed in an Afghanistan bombing and a teenager reported missing is finally found.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: DOWNERS GROVE—Downers Grove Citibank Robbed by Man in Construction Gear—Police are searching for a man wearing an orange T-shirt, jeans and an orange construction helmet, who allegedly robbed Citibank, 5134 Main St., around 12:08 p.m. Wednesday. WHEATON—Fire Doused at Wheaton North Thursday Morning—A small fire broke out in a science storeroom at Wheaton North High School before classes started Thursday morning. A few blocks away and 10 minutes later, a heavy fire started at a vacant house. RIVER FOREST—U.S. Diplomat From River Forest Killed in Afghanistan—River Forest resident Anne Smedinghoff, 25, was one of five Americans killed last week during a car …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Also this week: a Kennedy draws a crowd, a high-school volleyball player's tragic passing, and a Marine recruiter faces child porn charges.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: WOODRIDGE—Kids Find Human Bones in Woodridge Forest—The remains were discovered last Saturday afternoon near Ide's Grove East Park; police are investigating their origin. LA GRANGE—Swastika Drawings on South Waiola Prompt Neighbors to Flyer Block—Residents are asking anyone with information about who drew the two symbols to call police. NAPERVILLE—Caroline Kennedy Draws Crowd During Naperville Visit—Caroline Kennedy shared her love of poetry with a large crowd at North Central College Thursday during a signing tour promoting her new book "Poems to Learn by Heart." WHEATON—Wheaton-Warrenville South Volleyball Player Dies at 16—Kaelan Mondragon died Thursday…
Monday, April 1, 2013
Also this week: a fire roasts a home and leaves it uninhabitable, a local Special Olympics basketball team are state champs and a college mourns the loss of a teenage student.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: --- NAPERVILLE—Man Nets Multiple Felonies After Destructive Chase Through Downtown Naperville—A North Aurora man is in custody after he led police on a car chase through the heart of downtown Naperville Thursday, according to the Naperville Police Department. ST. CHARLES—Hacker Hits Electronic Roads Signs on Route 25—Driver captures revised messages on signs between May Lane and Pearson Road. The hack affected northbound and southbound message boards. LA GRANGE—Fire Leaves Home on South Waiola 'Uninhabitable'—The cause of the blaze, which left the home with substantial smoke and fire damage, is still undetermined. DOWNERS GROVE—Downers Grove South Special …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Also this week: a bus driver accused of passing personal note to a middle-school student, a radio host is recommended to have her law license stripped and an update on Metra fatalities.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week inPatch's west Chicago region: Wheaton—Wheaton North Teacher Charged With 11 Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault of Student—Ed Klemm, a Wheaton North High School English teacher and former speech team coach is charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual assault of a student. Elmhurst—Parent Arrested at School Earlier This Month Tells His Side of the Story—"I'm not a pedophile. I have a kid in the school being abused and nobody's willing to listen," said Dimas Carmona, a father who was arrested after filming his son on a school playground earlier this month. Downers Grove—Downers Grove School Bus Driver Accused of Passing Note to 12-Year-Old—Victor Ray, 52, was charged with disorderly conduct …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Also this week: a bank is robbed in Winfield, a piano gallery is hit by cars twice in one week and a man is alleged to have left his mother for dead.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Downers Grove—Downers Grove Teen Overcomes Fear, Disability to Save Family from Fire—Autistic teen Brendon Harrison alerted his mother to a burning humidifier around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, allowing his family to exit the home and prevent significant damage. River Forest—Man Sexually Assaults Woman with Sword in River Forest: Police—The woman escaped and was able to call police, who arrested a suspect and charged him with felony sexual assault. Winfield—Winfield Bank Robbed, 2 Schools Had 'Soft Lockdowns'—Officials are investigating a bank robbery in Winfield around noon Thursday. District 200 spokesman confirms two schools had soft lockdowns. Hinsdale—Piano …
marty
8:10 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Terry that IS a hateful comment to Levine and on top of it you want to deny freedom of speech. Thank you for showing your true colors. more ›