The woman had falsely called 911 claiming her roommate was trying to kill themselves after an argument, according to the sheriff's office.
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In these incidents, police said a man came to the victims' front doors and said he was an employee of ComEd.
Anthony Leonardi, 49, of Lockport, was arrested Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at his home, police said.
The Northwest Homer Fire Protection District has responded numerous times to address the fire, the Village said.
The Lockport Police Department said it made two DUI arrests, issued 17 seatbelt citations and 24 other citations during the enforcement.
The special patrols will crack down on impaired drivers and encourage people to wear their seat belts, the department said.
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Bryan Buscemi, 41, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Dec. 3.
During questioning about an unrelated incident, police say Buscemi made statements implicating himself and images were found on his phone.
The fire district responded to the structure fire in the 14600 block of Archer Avenue at 11:17 p.m. Sunday.
The Lockport Police Department remains hopeful that a member of the community may have some relevant information.
The enforcement campaign took place from Oct. 17 through Nov. 2.
There were no injuries reported and the Red Cross was also called in to assist the displaced resident.
Not included on the map are an additional three offenders who are currently incarcerated.
The driver of the car is reported to be a middle-aged white woman with brown hair.
The identities of the woman and 14-month-old girl have not been released, but police confirmed to Patch that they were mother and daughter.
The woman and 14-month-old were found Friday morning on Hamilton Street.
The man has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for lying to federal law enforcement about his knowledge of a bribery scheme.
Zyane Williams, 18, was pronounced deceased at 2:14 a.m. at Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Room in New Lenox.
Two others were released without charges, and one suspect remains at large, police said.
Four people were taken into custody after a car crash and a canvass of nearby neighborhoods in Lockport, according to police.
Illinois State Police found the carjacked vehicle in Dolton early Thursday.
Two men fled the scene in Homer Glen with the victim's 2020 dark red Dodge Charger.
The department also wrote 30 seatbelt citations, 18 during nighttime hours, 19 speeding citations and two distracted driving citations.
The district said all occupants of the home safely evacuated before the district arrived, and there were no injuries reported.
One fire was reported Tuesday in unincorporated Lockport Township, and the second fire happened Wednesday in Lockport.
Commander John Arrizi told Patch the department has a few persons of interest and continues to investigate.
The enforcement campaign will run from Aug. 20 through Sept. 8.
An investigation starting in 2017 has led to child pornography charges for a Homer Glen man.
Officials said crews from fire departments in Lockport, Plainfield, Romeoville and Troy responded to the Saturday morning house fire.
Landlord who shot tenant said he grabbed his gun after fearing a verbal argument would escalate: sheriff.
Patrick Bernotas, 36, of Homer Glen, died Sunday after he was shot in the chest by his landlord, according to police and coroner reports.
The firefighter was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation where he was treated and released.
Deputies with the Will County Sheriff's Office are reminding people to keep their vehicle doors locked at all times.
The sexual assault occurred in the bathroom when the child was showering while Cordero was a guest in the child's home.
The charges come after a search warrant was executed Thursday on a home in the 16000 block of Josef Drive in Homer Glen.
A police presence was reported Thursday in Homer Glen after a search warrant was served at a home on Josef Drive.
Video footage from the business showed two people run up to the store and throw something through the window before running away.
Deputies found no shell casings in the area, and there was no damage to any homes or injuries reported.