Reduce incidents of violent crime, with particular emphasis on avoidable gun violence, and which involves repeat criminal offenders.
Address the clear failings of the Cook County criminal justice system and the harm those failures have on the residents of both Cook County and the counties that border Cook County...including DuPage County. Half of all violent crime occurring in DuPage County is committed by an offender that maintains an address in Cook County.
Address social inequity, namely the disproportionate degree to which minorities and the economically disadvantaged are victimized by gun violence and other crime.
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Very suspicious incident in Woodridge involving another female jogger. Details below.đ¨News release: Woodridge Police Seek Information on Suspicious Incident đ¨
⢠A suspicious incident occurred on October 22 at 5 p.m. near Woodridge and Wild Plum Drives
⢠The suspect touched a teenage girlâs arm while she was jogging and asked if she wanted a ride
⢠The Woodridge Police Department reminds people to be vigilant and to report crime tips
WOODRIDGE, Ill., October 23, 2020: On Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 5 p.m., the Woodridge Police Department received a report of a suspicious incident that occurred in the area of Woodridge Drive and Wild Plum Drive. While jogging on Woodridge Drive, a teenage girl turned onto Wild Plum Drive. A suspicious man with a skateboard approached her. The man left the skateboard in the roadway as he approached her on the sidewalk. He then touched her arm and asked if she wanted a ride. The girl immediately left the area and reported the incident.
The victim describes the offenÂŹder as a male, white, 20s or 30s years of age, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 180 lbs. â 200 lbs., short dark hair, possibly wearing jeans and riding a skateboard. She believes that the man followed her onto Wild Plum Drive from Woodridge Drive at the start of the incident.
This incident may or may not be related to the October 11, 2020, case when a man grabbed a woman on the bike path in the 7100 block of Woodridge Drive. In that case, which is still under investigation, the offender fled on a bicycle he stashed near the bike path.
The Woodridge Police Department is actively investigating this incident and is seeking information. Investigators ask anyone in the area to check their video security systems for any video related to the incident. Anyone can report a crime tip to Woodridge detectives by calling 630-960-8998, dialing 911 or emailing crimetips@vil.woodridge.il.us.
âPlease be aware of your surroundings and be vigilant â take a mental note of people in the area that appear to have no agenda,â said Brian Cunningham, chief of police, Woodridge Police Department. âFor example, are they standing around or walking a bike into the woods? While this activity does not necessarily mean theyâre engaging in criminal activity, consider if the behavior is ânormalâ for the area. Situational awareness and providing crime tips can both contribute to a safer community.â
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Statement from Lisle police on increasing area auto thefts.
Keep an eye on those small dogs...coyote sightings increasing.
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DuPage County residents might see more coyotes between October & February as young coyotes leave their parents in search of mates & their own territories.Men convicted for violent Hinsdale robbery.
Two Men Convicted in Violent Robbery of Hinsdale Jewelry Store
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Two Men Convicted in Violent Robbery of Hinsdale Jewelry StoreOur DuPage States Attorney is investigating cases of voter fraud.
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Dog found in Lisle.The young lady would love to go home. She was found at Main and Lacey this evening. No tags/collar/chip. Let us know if you are the owner or know who is.
More on man in Naperville arrested for attempted child abduction.
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A Naperville man who allegedly tried to lure two young girls to his car in August has been charged with Naperville man attempted child abduction.Woodridge police are seeking help finding missing person. Details below!
Two men charged with attempted murder in Aurora.#APDNewsRelease AURORA POLICE ARREST AND CHARGE TWO MEN WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY
The Aurora Police have arrested and charged two men as a result of an extensive investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on October 3rd on the cityâs southeast side.
On October 3, 2020 at approximately 5:48 p.m. Aurora Police responded to the 1400 block of Farington Lane for the report of a subject that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old Aurora man lying on the side of the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Detectives from the Aurora Police Departmentâs Bureau of Investigations responded to the scene and began investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians also responded to the scene to identify and collect forensic evidence from the shooting.
Investigators conducted numerous interviews during this investigation and received great cooperation from the neighborhood and witnesses. During the course of this investigation, it was learned that this shooting occurred after two subjects travelled from the Melrose Park area to sell drugs to the 28-year-old victim. After meeting with the males, the victim reported that he was robbed and then shot multiple times.
Detectives were ultimately able to identify 18-year-old Richard M. Gaston, of Melrose Park, IL, and 19-year-old Dontae W. Parker, of Chicago, IL, as being the offenders in this case. Detectives tracked both men to Appleton, Wisconsin and with the assistance of the Appleton Police Department and the Outagamie County Sheriffâs Department, both subjects were taken into custody without incident on October 14, 2020.
The case was presented to the DuPage County Stateâs Attorneyâs Office who authorized the following charges against both subjects:
Attempted First Degree Murder (Class X Felony)
Armed Robbery (Class X Felony)
Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
Both men have waived extradition and were subsequently transported back to Illinois and are currently being held at the Dupage County Jail. Bond for both subjects was set at $500,000/10% by Judge Flemming on October 18th. Charges are not proof of guilt. The defendants listed in this release are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial, at which it is the burden of the State to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Details on an attempted vehicle theft in Lisle shown below!
Resources available to those trapped in domestic violence are shown below.
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If you feel that you might be a victim of domestic violence, or would like more information for a loved one or friend, the resources provided are available to offer support, information and guidance.Attempted child abduction in Naperville.
Naperville man charged with attempted child abduction
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A Naperville man is facing misdemeanor charges of attempted child abduction and attempted disorderly conduct alleging he tried to lure two girls to his car.Comment on Facebook A Naperville man is ...
This guy is a serial pedophile.. I'm sure he has other victims
Yikes.
No coincidence that it happened after they opened a pot dispensary in Naperville. Nearly all pedophiles are pot users. Hope you get the toxicology report. Guessing, though, that he was a pot user in the past, like long before legalization. It does a number on the brains of user, rewires them in strange ways.
Like all pedophiles, he needs substance abuse treatment.
#APDNewsRelease AURORA POLICE ARREST AND CHARGE TWO MEN WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY
The Aurora Police have arrested and charged two men as a result of an extensive investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on October 3rd on the cityâs southeast side.
On October 3, 2020 at approximately 5:48 p.m. Aurora Police responded to the 1400 block of Farington Lane for the report of a subject that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old Aurora man lying on the side of the roadway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Detectives from the Aurora Police Departmentâs Bureau of Investigations responded to the scene and began investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians also responded to the scene to identify and collect forensic evidence from the shooting.
Investigators conducted numerous interviews during this investigation and received great cooperation from the neighborhood and witnesses. During the course of this investigation, it was learned that this shooting occurred after two subjects travelled from the Melrose Park area to sell drugs to the 28-year-old victim. After meeting with the males, the victim reported that he was robbed and then shot multiple times.
Detectives were ultimately able to identify 18-year-old Richard M. Gaston, of Melrose Park, IL, and 19-year-old Dontae W. Parker, of Chicago, IL, as being the offenders in this case. Detectives tracked both men to Appleton, Wisconsin and with the assistance of the Appleton Police Department and the Outagamie County Sheriffâs Department, both subjects were taken into custody without incident on October 14, 2020.
The case was presented to the DuPage County Stateâs Attorneyâs Office who authorized the following charges against both subjects:
Attempted First Degree Murder (Class X Felony)
Armed Robbery (Class X Felony)
Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
Both men have waived extradition and were subsequently transported back to Illinois and are currently being held at the Dupage County Jail. Bond for both subjects was set at $500,000/10% by Judge Flemming on October 18th. Charges are not proof of guilt. The defendants listed in this release are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial, at which it is the burden of the State to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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(APD Report: AUPR20011774)
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Why does Cook County have so much gun violence? Read here. Itâs broken criminal justice system keeps letting repeat violent offenders on to the street.
He fatally shot his own sister in 2012 — and now he has 3 active gun cases | CWB Chicago
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Ibrahim Aysheh was 22-years-old when he told police that he accidentally shot his 20-year-old sister in the head while showing her a gun in October 2012. Now, he has three active gun cases.Timeline Photos#OBFOE for the week of 10/19 will be for Distracted Driving on 31st Street.
For the second time in a week, multiple men from Chicago, while out on bond for felonies committed in Cook County, were charged with Armed Robbery here in #DuPageCounty.
Bob Berlin stated, "These are not isolated incidents. With this in mind, the bail bond reforms enacted in 2017 need to be revisited and strengthened to protect not only the citizens of DuPage County, but all of Illinoisâ residents."
Story: www.bobberlin.com/news/men-on-bond-armedrobbery
Latest crime stats for various categories in DuPage County.
Since 2016, burglaries in DuPage County have nearly doubled going from 250 to 488.
Since 2016, car jackings have more than tripled going from just 3 to 10 (and that total of 10 is only through June of this year).
In one year, since 2019, heroin cases in DuPage have gone up by 32 percent.
Overall felonies in DuPage between 2016 and 2019 have increased by 23.6%.
In more than half of all the cases that led to arrest, the arrested party carried a Cook County address ... ie the overwhelming crime Chicago is facing is clearly spilling into DuPage.
NCTV details on shooting in Naperville below. 2 separate shooting incidents and a stabbing incident this week in Naperville. Unsettling trend.
Gunfire at Modaff Road Apartment Complex Friday Afternoon
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Naperville Police Officers responded to at the 1300 block of Modaff Road for a report of gunfire at the apartment complex.Comment on Facebook Naperville Police ...
Hopes and ideas from West Wing is now become a reality as part of the answer in the gun violence that we all see here in Chicago every weekend. we must support Illinois's #HB1586 California just passed their version of micro stamping the trace ammunition back to the gun owner those in effect July of 2022. "How It Will Help" The Ammo Coding System, is #BulletDNA Lets #TrackItBack to the Shooters and Their Suppliers. #EnoughIsEnough How Many More Will be Shot and Killed Before We Changes Things. Support Illinois House Bill #1586 the Serial Number On Bullets We Need #AmmoCodingNow www.facebook.com/159721177762881/posts/1158856301182692/
Another shooting today in Naperville ... details shown below.PRESS RELEASE: Naperville Police Investigate Shots Fired at Modaff Road Apartment Complex
NAPERVILLE, Ill. â On Friday, October 16, 2020, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Naperville Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Modaff Road for a report of a subject with a weapon in an apartment complex. Upon arrival, officers located subjects in the hallway running from an apartment with a handgun. The armed subjects ran from police, back to the apartment, where multiple shots were fired by unknown subjects inside a bedroom. No one was injured.
Police are questioning multiple persons of interest who were located in the apartment and continue to search for one subject who jumped from a third-floor window and fled the area in a dark-colored sedan. At this point, police do not have a confirmed physical description of the subject.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6666 and ask for the Investigations Division.
Hereâs some good news!
Domestic Violence Crimes Are Up In DuPage County | Naperville NCTV17
Domestic Violence Crimes Are Up In DuPage County | Naperville NCTV17
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Crimes in DuPage County are up from last year, including domestic violence.Do you have your Smart 911 profile set up? When you call 911 your emergency information is shown to the call taker. It can aid in processing calls and for the first responders. Your profile can include medical information, allergies, key information, etc. Visit smart911.com to set up your secure profile.
In 2020 to date, Illinois has seen a 61% increase in FOID card applications over last year.
Illinois FOID card applications, background checks point towards boom year for gun sellers, makers
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New data analyzed by the ABC7 I-Team reveals what may be a boom year for gun makers and gun sellers in Illinois.Comment on Facebook New data analyzed by...
And I am one of them. I was pro gun control my entire life until the events of this past year. The year police were not allowed to serve and protect due to politics.
I wonder why?
Applications are likely way up. Completed applications are a different story
"How It Will Help" The Ammo Coding System, is #BulletDNA Lets #TrackItBack to the Shooters and Their Suppliers. #EnoughIsEnough How Many More Will be Shot and Killed Before We Changes Things. Support Illinois House Bill #1586 the Serial Number On Bullets We Need #AmmoCodingNow www.facebook.com/159721177762881/posts/1158856301182692/
More on missing Naperville teen on NBC Chicago.
Naperville Police Continue Search for Missing Teen Girl
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Naperville police are pulling out all the stops and using all necessary resources to locate 15-year-old Mallory Glass, who has not been seen since Sunday. Glass was last seen around midnight Sunday in...Comment on Facebook Naperville police ...
She’s back.
So scary
Mad Respect NPD
Video of an explosive being set off inside a downtown Naperville restaurant during the night of the riots. Amazing no one was seriously hurt or killed by it.
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And I’m sure the libs bailed him out of jail
Looks like the guy who started the riots
Shooting in Aurora today.#APDIncident: 900 block of Bowditch Avenue | Just after 12:30 a.m., Aurora Police responded to the 900 block of Bowditch Avenue for a person shot. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but is expected to survive. Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene to begin an investigation. Preliminarily, detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community. If you have any information about the shooting, please contact the Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500 or via email at Tips@apd.aurora.il.us.
Shooting in Downers Grove last night.
One person injured in Downers Grove shooting
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Downers Grove police are investigating a late night shooting at a home on the 6600 block of Main Street.Comment on Facebook Downers Grove police...
Haven't seen so many shootings in the suburbs since the 90s
Shooting in Aurora.#APDIncident | APD is investigating a shooting in the 1100 block of Terrace View. Two people are being transported to the hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Detectives are investigating. Have info about the shooting? Call APD Investigations at (630) 256-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000.
Chicago continues to suffer from unspeakable violent crime. Massive increases in shootings and carjackings this year.
Challenging 2020 also brings major jump in Chicago carjackings
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Chicagoâs surge in gun violence and two rounds of downtown looting have grabbed most of the attention of police and politicians this year, but a review of crime data shows the extent of another crim...Are you interested in joining the team at the Aurora Police Department? APD is accepting applications and testing for new police officers. See more details and how to apply at www.aurora-il.org/JoinAPD
Congratulations to our three new officers who were sworn in last week! Officer Michael Carroll (L), Brian Rolls (C) and Andrew Armitage (R). Welcome to Lisle PD!
Woman assaulted in Woodridge. See details in the post below and please contact Woodridge Police with any details.đ¨News release: Woodridge Police Working to Identify Man Who Grabbed a Woman đ¨
⢠Officers responded to the bike path at the 7100 block of Woodridge Drive on October 11 at 11:37 a.m.
⢠An offender grabbed a woman and then fled on a bicycle
⢠The victim and witness describe the offender as a male Hispanic between 28-30 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds and having spiked black hair
On Sunday, October 11, at 11:37 a.m., Woodridge police officers responded to a call at the bike path located in the 7100 block of Woodridge Drive. A 30-year old woman was walking westbound on the bike path when a man approached her, walking from the opposite direction. After the victim passed the man, he ran up from behind, grabbed the victimâs pants and underwear, and pulled them down. The offender then fled on a bicycle he stashed off the bike path and rode southbound on Woodridge Drive.
A witness approached a responding officer and explained that he saw the offender ride a bicycle 40 feet from the sidewalk into the woods, drop the bike, run south towards 75th street and then run westward into the woods. The witness led officers to the abandoned bicycle, which is now in the Woodridge Police Departmentâs possession.
The victim and witness describe the offender as a male Hispanic between 28-30-years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, and having spiked black hair. The offender was last seen wearing a facemask, a dark gray or black long-sleeved shirt, and blue jeans. Anyone with information about the incident can report a crime tip to Woodridge detectives by calling 630-960-8998 or emailing crimetips@vil.woodridge.il.us.
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Attempted shooting in Naperville today.
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Naperville Police responded to the shopping plaza located in the 300 block of East Bailey Road for a report of gunshots fired.Stabbing in Naperville yesterday. Details below.PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday, October 10, 2020, at approximately 7:55p.m., Naperville Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Modaff Road for the report of a subject that had been stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, male in his 40âs, in the foyer of one of the apartment buildings, bleeding and he was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment of his non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred outside of the apartment building in the parking lot, near the vehicle garage, following a brief confrontation. Prior to police arrival, two (2) male offenders fled the area.
The offenders are described as follows:
Offender #1: Male, black, approximately 6â03â-6â05â, 28-30 years of age, slim build, wearing black zippered hoodie, black jeans.
Offender #2: Male, black, approximately 5â06â-5â07â, early 20s, heavy build, burgundy/maroon shirt with long sleeves, black pants.
If anyone has information regarding these crimes, they are encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6666 and ask for the Investigations Division.
We are at the Chicago Premium Outlets today answering questions about our hiring process. Our application process is open now until Nov 9th. We will be here at the outlet mall until 3pm and back tomorrow from 11am-3pm #aurorailpolice #applywithus #policecareer
Some good news!
Federal Indictment Charges Man With Using Explosive Device to Damage Suburban Chicago Restaurant
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Federal Indictment Charges Man With Using Explosive Device to Damage Suburban Chicago RestaurantNPD Highlights Crime Prevention Programs for October's A Safer Naper
NPD Highlights Crime Prevention Programs for October's A Safer Naper
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The Naperville Police Department is highlighting its crime prevention programs for this month's A Safer Naper.Scam going around in Woodridge.SCAM ALERT: We have received information from a resident that they received a call from the âWoodridge Policeâ regarding some financial issues. Their caller ID came up with our main line number â630-719-4740â. When our resident made inquiries with the caller regarding badge numbers and supervisorâs name, the caller got aggressive and hung up. We learned that our telephone number had been âspoofedâ.
If you receive a call from the Woodridge Police, we will always answer any questions you may have about our identity, badge numbers, supervisorâs name, case report numbers, etc. If you feel uncomfortable, simply hang up, and call 911. The dispatcher can have the on-duty supervisor contact you to discuss the validity of the call.
Shooting in Aurora.#APDIncidentUpdate: Officers responded to the 800 block of Oliver Avenue around 9:30 p.m. for reports of a person shot and found a man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man was transported to an area hospital.
Just before 1 a.m., a male adult arrived at an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Detectives believe the second man was also shot in the 800 block of Oliver Avenue and later arrived at the hospital.
Preliminarily, detectives believe this incident stemmed from an earlier argument and do not believe this was a random act.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call (630) 256-5500.
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#APDIncident: Aurora Police are on the scene of a person shot in the 900 block of Oliver Ave. A man has been transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Detectives and Evidence Technicians are en route to the scene. Please avoid the area as we conduct our investigation. Have any info? Call APD Investigations at (630) 256-5500.
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On Saturday (08/22/2020) at approximately 9 a.m., the above pictured subject entered 300 E 5th Avenue and forced entry into a dental office inside of the building. The subject appears to be dressed as a doctor/healthcare professional; wearing a stethoscope, white coat, and white Croc-like shoes.
The subject was also observed, earlier in 2020, leaving the same location entering a gold/tan GMC SUV (partially pictured above).
In addition, it is believed the same subject repeatedly made attempts to enter offices in the 1700-blk of Park Street in 2018.
If you have any information please contact CRIME STOPPERS AT 630-420-6006 or contact us through our website: www.napervillecrimestoppers.com
Your information is important to Crime Stoppers and all callers may remain anonymous. A cash reward is being offered for the information that leads to an arrest in this incident.
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Naperville Police Department I recall there being a woman that broke into (or tried to break in) some type of medical office near the train line in Downers Grove about a year ago. Have you checked with them?
Profile PicturesThis month, the Aurora Police Department is going pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Around town, you will also see many of our officers wearing pink badges this month to raise awareness about breast cancer and support those that have been affected by this terrible disease.
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Increase in Auto Thefts in the suburbs.
Are you interested in joining the team at APD? Starting today, APD is accepting applications and testing for new police officers. See more details and how to apply here: www.aurora-il.org/1539/Police-Officer-Employment
This September was Chicagoâs most violent month since 1993.
Chicago Sees Deadliest September Since Early 1990s With 81 Homicides
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Last month, Chicago recorded its deadliest September in more than 25 years as the city approaches 600 homicides in 2020 with a quarter of the year still left to go.Shooting in Aurora last night.#UPDATE***10/07/20 This is still a very active investigation. Our detectives are still following up on leads and conducting interviews. We believe that this was an isolated incident and there is no additional danger to the public at this time. We will release further information about this investigation in the very near future.
#APDIncident: Aurora Police are on the scene of a person shot in the 1400 block of Farington Lane. Male transported to the hospital. Detectives and Evidence Technicians en route to the scene. Have any info? Call APD Investigations at (630) 256-5500.
Happy Birthday to these two DuPage K-9s...thank you for helping keep DuPage Safe!
Prayers đ˘Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of South Holland Firefighter Dylan Cunningham and members of South Holland Local 4109. God Bless all of you during this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace.
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Tips & Guidance for Trick-Or-Treating on Halloween
With Halloween approaching, the Village of Lisle is offering some helpful guidance on having a healthy and safe holiday. Though this yearâs activities may look a little different, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released Halloween Health and Safety Tips (bit.ly/30kXGcN) which includes ideas for at-home, virtual and physically-distanced alternatives. Should any additional guidance become available through the Illinois Department of Public Health, or DuPage County Health Department, the Village will share that on its website and social media accounts as well.
Trick-or-treating takes place in Lisle on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In accordance with the guidelines provided by the CDC, participants are asked to follow these trick-or-treating guidelines:
⢠Homes participating in trick-or-treating should turn ON their front porch/outdoor lights. If your home will not be handing out candy, please turn OFF your lights.
⢠Display a sign indicating whether you are participating in trick-or-treating. For your convenience, the Village has downloadable signs (bit.ly/2Ghy89r) that can be printed and displayed in windows, doors or other visible areas that will let trick-or-treaters know whether you are participating. Signs can also be picked up at Village Hall, 925 Burlington Avenue.
⢠Do not participate in trick-or-treating if you, or a member of your group, feels unwell, is awaiting COVID-19 test results, or have been exposed to COVID-19.
⢠Trick-or-treating groups should be kept small and individuals are encouraged to wear face coverings at all times. A costume mask, such as those worn for Halloween, is not a substitute for a face covering.
⢠Participants should take extra precautions to maintain social distance, ensure masks are properly fit, avoid touching of the face (mouth/nose/eyes), and use hand sanitizer often.
⢠Maintain a safe distance from other groups and wait to approach a house until the previous group has left.
⢠If you are handing out candy, wear a face mask and gloves and only hand out prepackaged treats.
⢠Considering using a table at the end of your driveway to hand out candy or have goodie bags available as this will help create some physical distance between you and trick-or-treaters.
⢠Pass out candy individually instead of inviting children to take a treat from a bowl.
Not everyone will feel comfortable with trick-or-treating this year. Please keep in mind that, due to the nature of the pandemic, guidelines are subject to change as the State of Illinois or DuPage County may issue more restrictive guidelines. Updates to guidelines will be communicated through the Villageâs website and social media accounts. The Village wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Halloween!
I am proud to be endorsed by the DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association. #DuPageCounty has some of the best law enforcement agencies in our state and nation as a result of their leadership. Thank you for your support and commitment to #PublicSafety.
NEW COVID TESTING SITE TO REOPEN IN AURORA TOMORROW
The City of Aurora and the Illinois Department of Public Health are proud to announce the reopening and relocation of the COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site in Aurora, just one day after the State discontinued operations at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall.
The Aurora COVID-19 Community Based Test Site testing site has been relocated to 2450 N. Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, directly across from the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall.
Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the site will be open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing is free and available to all regardless of age, COVID-19 symptoms, or insurance status. A parent or guardian must be present and able to provide consent for individuals under the age of 18.
âI thank Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Public Health, our state legislators, the Aurora City Council for quickly approving an agreement to relocate this vital Aurora test site,â said Mayor Irvin.
Aurora was home to the first COVID-19 Community Based Test Site opened by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Public Health outside of the City of Chicago shortly after the pandemic began. The test site at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall allowed for anyone in Aurora and the Western suburbs to have easy and convenient access to free drive-thru testing for COVID-19. The test site administered approximately 70,000 tests in five months.
âAs the second-largest city in the state, early in the pandemic, I made it our mission to advocate for the State of Illinois to locate a free and accessible testing site for COVID-19 in Aurora for our community and the region as a whole,â Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said. âSimon Property Group and the staff at Chicago Premium Outlet Mall were stalwart partners who provided generous access to their campus and amenities.â
The new Aurora testing site will continue to serve the stateâs second-largest city and the outer suburbs of Chicago, being the third-most active site in the Northeast region. Allowing for even greater accessibility to the Farnsworth Avenue corridor, the site could test up to 1,000 people per day at peak capacity.
âOur goal is to make testing more readily available and easier to access,â said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. âTesting is essential to identifying the prevalence of virus circulating in our communities. Through widespread testing, we can make science-based decisions that will help us safely reopen the state.â
Ten community-based testing sites are open daily throughout Illinois, providing an average of 25,000 free tests throughout the state. To date, more than 5.5 million COVID-19 tests have been reported in Illinois.
Mayor Irvin plans for the new site to not only serve as a testing center for the region but also a vaccination center in the future.
âAs we all continue to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, we know the next critical step is finding and administering a vaccine,â Irvin said. âWith the newly relocated site, Aurora stands at the ready to do both,"
Armed Robbery in Naperville yesterday. Details below. Please contact NPD with any information.PRESS RELEASE: Naperville Police Respond to Report of Robbery on East Bailey Road
At approximately 7:29 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2020, Naperville Police officers responded to the 100 block of East Bailey Road for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim was a pizza delivery driver and had just completed his delivery in the area.
It was reported that the suspect approached the victim, implied he had a gun, and stole and undisclosed amount of U.S. currency from him.
The offender is described as follows:
Male black, early 20âs, 5â9â-5â10â, athletic build, short braids, missing front left tooth, dark hoodie, dark jeans and gym shoes.
The offender was last seen leaving the area on foot through the parking lot.
If anyone has information regarding this crime, they are encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6666 and ask for the Investigations Division.
Terrible news out of Aurora tonight.#APDNewsRelease: AURORA POLICE INVESTIGATING APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE
The Aurora Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide on the cityâs east side Monday evening.
Just before 4:30 p.m., Auroraâs 911 Telecommunications Center received a call requesting officers to check the welfare of a family member inside of an apartment in the 1600 block of McClure Road. They told officers that they had been trying to get in touch with an adult female who resides at the residence all day without any response.
Officers responded to the condominium complex and met with the landlord who gave them access to the unit. When officers entered the unit, they found an adult male and an adult female inside deceased from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide.
Detectives from the Aurora Police Departmentâs Bureau of Investigations responded to the scene and began investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians also responded to the scene to identify and collect forensic evidence from the shooting.
As investigators began speaking to neighbors and collecting preliminary statements, they learned that a man had heard gunshots in the area at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, but the man did not call police to report them.
The Kane County Coronerâs Office responded to the scene and to take possession of the deceased individuals. The coronerâs office will perform an autopsy and determine the exact cause and manner of death in the coming days.
Detectives are still investigating the incident, but preliminarily information leads them to believe that this a domestic-related incident.
If you have any information, please call the Aurora Police Departmentâs Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500. You can also call the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000 to report information regarding the incident anonymously.
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#APDIncident: APD is currently on the scene of an apparent murder-suicide in the 1600 block of McClure Ave. An investigation is underway and more details will be released shortly.
Naperville police investigating fatal car crash. Details below.PRESSS RELEASE: Investigation Continues into Fatal Traffic Crash on Naper Boulevard
On Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at approximately 3:26 p.m., the Naperville Police Department and the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department responded to the area of Naper Boulevard south of Plank Road for the report of a vehicle crash involving injuries. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a 2008 Silver Volkswagen Rabbit, driven by a 23-year-old male out of Naperville, collided with a 28-year-old male pedestrian, from Naperville, in the southbound, curbed lane of Naper Boulevard. The initial investigation indicated that the Volkswagen struck the pedestrian, who was changing a flat tire.
The pedestrian was transported to Edward Hospital with life threatening injuries. He was pronounced deceased soon after arriving at the hospital. Due to the nature of the incident, members of the Naperville Traffic Unit trained in accident investigation and reconstruction responded to the scene. Naper Boulevard was closed from Plank Road to Chicago Avenue, and traffic was rerouted until the roadway was reopened at approximately 7:16 p.m.
The crash investigation is still on-going. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Naperville Police Departmentâs Traffic Unit at (630) 305-5477.
Violent crime up 15%, burglaries up 18% year over year in Naperville.
Spike in burglaries in 2020 linked to downtown Naperville looting in June, police chief says
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The number of burglaries and robberies in first half of 2020 are higher than they were a year ago, according to recently released data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program.Timeline PhotosPublic safety education is an important part of the job of Napervilleâs Public Safety Answering Point. Our telecommunicators regularly go out to schools, open houses and other events to teach kids how to dial 9-1-1, encourage the community to call for help and explain what to expect from the person who answers the call! #ASaferNaper
So less officers means more crime? Who could have guessed?
How a Pledge to Dismantle the Minneapolis Police Collapsed
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When a majority of City Council members promised to âend policing as we know itâ after George Floydâs killing, they became a case study in how idealistic calls for structural change can falter.Comment on Facebook When a majority of ...
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A great story and really nice job by the officer!
'I was in a little bit of a tunnel vision': Lisle officer rescues boy from burning home
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When Lisle police officer Bill Wise responded Tuesday night to a townhouse fire, the first thing he saw was a crowd of people. They were yelling that someone was trapped inside. Tunnel vision kicked i...Message from Naperville Police.
Wow! Awesome job Lisle PD and Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department last night!On Tuesday September 22, Officers responded with Lisle Woodridge FD for a multi-unit house fire in the 2700 block of Wayfaring Lane. One of our officers was nearby and quickly arrived on the scene and found a 14-year-old boy trapped in one of the units. The officer forced entry into the unit and pulled the boy to safety. Both the boy and officer were transported to the hospital to be checked out due to smoke inhalation and are expected to be ok. More information will be posted soon.
Multiple car break ins in Naperville over the weekend. Details covered in this NDP post.Naperville Police responded to three separate locations in central and south Naperville this past weekend for multiple reports of broken car windows and stolen valuables. These incidents were reported in park and fitness center parking lots and were immediately followed by attempts to fraudulently use the credit cards that had been left inside the vehicles. Residents are reminded to never leave purses, wallets or other valuables in their vehicles, even if theyâre locked.
Who breaks into a church? Thank you to law enforcement for watching out for our religious centers.
Remarkable story and great job by the law enforcement agencies involved!
262 Arrested, 5 Missing Children Found in Gang Sweep in Oklahoma City
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The U.S. Marshals Service said Thursday that 262 suspects were arrested and five missing children were recovered in ...