Crestwood
Ex-Crestwood Water Official Guilty Of Lying To Investigators
The former Crestwood water department head accused of lying to investigators about the village’s use of tainted well water in its drinking supply has been found guilty of the federal charges.
Jury Deliberating In Tainted Crestwood Water Trial
A prosecutor told jurors before they began deliberations Friday that a one-time suburban Chicago water official lied about drawing village water from a well tainted with a cancer-causing chemical, while her attorney declared her a scapegoat of an inner circle of powerful men.
Jury Selection Underway In Trial Of Former Crestwood Water Official
Underway at this hour, jury selection in the case of contaminated water in far south suburban Crestwood, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
Former Crestwood Official Pleads Guilty To Lying About Tainted Water
Crestwood’s former certified water operator pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges that he lied to regulators about mixing water from a tainted well with the village water supply.
Police: Missing Crestwood Man, 21, Found Dead In Lake
Jim Sylvester, 21, had gone missing March 28. He was distraught over a relationship breakup and had contacted friends and said, “Tell everyone I’m sorry,” according to police.
Crestwood Man, 21, Vanishes
A relative of James Sylvester says he was last seen at home Wednesday night. A friend later told the family he received an “alarming” message from Sylvester.
Police: Woman Kidnapped After Leaving Restaurant In SW Suburbs
Three suspects are wanted for abducting a 69 year-old and terrorizing her. Police say the men grabbed the woman shortly after she left a fast food restaurant in the southwest suburbs.
Nearly 3,000 Children Get Free Coats–Just In Time
About 3,000 children who live in suburban Cook County got free coats on Thursday.
Crestwood Soldier Celebrates Homecoming In Time For 4th Of July
While Americans are celebrating Independence Day tomorrow, one Crestwood family will have even more to celebrate – the safe homecoming of a soldier who had been serving in Afghanistan.
August Trial Scheduled For Two Indicted In Crestwood Water Scandal
Two south suburban Crestwood officials indicted on federal charges in the village’s tainted drinking water scandal will be going to trial in August, according to a recent U.S. District Court filing.
Man Charged With Stealing Cancer Patient’s Donation Jar
A Palos Hills man has been charged with stealing a donation jar intended for a cancer patient, after he turned himself in.
Grinch Steals Cancer Patient’s Donation Jar
A customer at a Crestwood convenience store brazenly stole a donation jar set out to benefit a young woman battling cancer. Police hope surveillance tape — and the public — will help catch the culprit.
3 Held In Robberies Of Crestwood Little Caesar’s, Walgreens
After spending days on the run, two more suspects are in custody in connection with an armed robbery in the south suburbs.
Four Seriously Injured In Five-Vehicle South Suburban Wreck
Four people were seriously injured in a five-vehicle crash in south suburban Crestwood Wednesday evening, fire officials said.
Driver Is Fired After Leaving Special-Needs Student On Bus For 5 Hours
The Alpha School Bus Co. said Friday it has fired the bus driver who left a special-needs student on a bus in south suburban Crestwood for five hours earlier this week.
Crestwood Top Cop Pleads Not Guilty In Water Scandal
The police chief of Crestwood has been temporarily relieved her job after pleading not guilty to a water quality charge in federal court.
Crestwood Officials Charged With Lying About Water Well
Two officials in south suburban Crestwood have been indicted by federal prosecutors, on charges that they lied for more than 20 years about using well water to supplement the supply the town receives from Lake Michigan.
Missing Mom, 3 Daughters Found Downstate
A missing mother and her three daughters have been found safe in downstate Illinois, after disappearing for five days.
Search Expanding For Missing Mom, 3 Daughters
The search is expanding for three young children from Crestwood who could be in danger.
Missing Mother, Three Daughters Sought By Police
Authorities have asked for public’s help in finding a 42-year-old Crestwood mother and her three young daughters.
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