Sentencing in fatal Wheaton accident leaves victim’s family …
Just minutes before reading her victim impact statement in her daughter’s fatal accident, Traci Palucci looked around a DuPage County courtroom. “This is basically humiliating. We are in traffic court,” said Palucci, lamenting the fact that the driver in the accident only faced a citation and not criminal charges. “This is my only chance to...
Pace suburban bus service seeks public feedback on system …
Dec 9, 2024 · Pace suburban bus agency is asking for riders and nonriders to weigh in on what could be the biggest system overhaul in its 40-year history. On Nov. 15, it released detailed maps outlining three potential scenarios. The two “Plus 50” scenarios assume that Pace’s funding will increase by 50 percent. The difference is how the...
Oak Park Police mourn first officer killed on duty in 86 years
Nov 30, 2024 · For the first time in more than four generations, the Oak Park Police Department will drape its entrance portals with black bunting to mourn the loss of one of their own from injuries suffered while on duty. Detective Allan Reddins, 40, was fatally shot shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday while responding to a call of...
St. Charles officials shoot down housing development
The city of St. Charles has halted consideration of a 970-acre concept plan that called for more than 2,000 housing units plus commercial development. City officials said in a Sept. 13 statement that deliberation has ended after reviewing the Charles Farm plan from Pulte Home Co., LLC and considering feedback from the public and other...
Juvenile charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery
A 16-year-old boy was charged with multiple felonies in connection with Chicago train platform robberies. The juvenile was charged with three counts of aggravated battery of a transit employee or passenger, three counts of robbery, and one count of robbery armed with a firearm. The Bureau of Counterterrorism Tactical Team and members of the Chicago...
Islamaphobic ‘push poll’ alleged in 82nd state House race
Oct 2, 2024 · A candidate for the 82nd District state House seat in the near southwest DuPage and Cook County suburbs is alleging that someone has been circulating a racist and Islamophobic “push poll” that suggests she is connected to terrorist groups. Democrat Suzanne Akhras of Burr Ridge is on the Nov. 5 ballot, opposing Republican Nicole Laha-Zwiercan of...
Man dies following I-55 crash - Chronicle Media
A Romeoville man died from injuries sustained Saturday morning in an accident on Interstate 55. Illinois State Police said the driver of a Honda Civic struck a Subaru SUV shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday on the southbound Stevenson Expressway south of First Avenue in Lyons. State Police said the Civic was traveling in the middle...
Kane County to unveil Randall Road improvement plans in February
Nov 22, 2024 · Kane County Division of Transportation is working on a plan to make Randall Road safer for pedestrians, cyclists and bus riders. The study specifically deals with the section of the road between Cottage Green Drive in Elgin and the Kane County side of the County Line Road in Algonquin. While the details are still being...
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Residents oppose proposed solar farm - Chronicle Media
Oct 25, 2024 · First of three stories on a proposed Winnebago County solar farm A proposal to build a 75-acre solar farm in northwest Winnebago County hit a snag when the Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-1 against the plan. Many neighbors along Kilburn Avenue and Tate and Blacklaws roads gathered at the Oct 9...