John Serpe, 44, of Downers Grove, was found dead in the West Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago early Sunday, according to local media reports.
Cell phone scam relying on consumers to return missed numbers and then charging them has resurfaced in the south suburbs. Don't become a victim!
As part of a deal, charges of battery, endangering the life of a child and leaving the scene of a minor traffic accident were dropped, according to media reports.
Dave Savini is expected to make an appearance today in a DuPage County court.
The stolen items were valued at $3,160, according to Downers Grove Police.
A look at weird crimes throughout the Chicago area.
A 39-year-old father and toll collector died in a fatal crash Monday night. The Illinois state police officer is expected to survive. Both had responded to help a broken down truck.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Jan. 24, 2014. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A collection of odd, quirky and sometimes just plain weird crime reports from around the area.
Residents can safely dispose of old prescription drugs through a newly launched program with Downers Grove police.
Michael Bradford is wanted out of Naperville for possession of a controlled substance.
Clifford Abbott of Downers Grove had experienced recent memory lapses, and was last seen Sunday evening. He was located Tuesday.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Jan. 17, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Police are looking for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that took place Jan. 17 around 4 p.m.
Authorities are on the hunt for a man believed to have robbed American Chartered Bank Friday morning.
Residents, be vigilant and protect yourself from this scam.
Downers Grove drivers are reminded to go hands-free, as the state's new law requires.
Sheriff's deputies now carry the anti-overdose drug Narcan in their squad cars.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Jan. 10, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
Downers Grove police remind residents that drivers wanting to chat on a cell phone must go hands-free.
Chief Robert Porter was recognized for his support of Police Officer Mike Eddy—who is an also a Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard who just finished his fifth deployment.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 2–3.
Nicholas Villarreal is wanted out of Addison for failure to register as a sex offender.
Odd, quirky and sometimes just plain weird crime reports from around the area.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Jan. 2, 2014.
The car was already on the tracks as the train approached, and the engineer's quick-thinking allowed him to coast into the station.
See how alcohol can affect your system by reviewing the BAC charts.
Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Shawn Lee.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Dec. 27, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
An odd, quirky crime report from the area.