DuPage County
Limo Company: Prom Driver Charged With DUI Was ‘Bad Apple’
CBS 2’s Derrick Blakley talked with the Alsip company that provided the so-called “party bus” to two dozen Oswego East High School students.
Governor Asks For 11 Counties To Be Named Federal Disaster Areas
On Thursday, the entire Illinois congressional delegation and Gov. Quinn asked President Obama for federal flood-relief funds.
Prosecutors: Borizov Ordered Accomplice To ‘Kill Everybody In The House’
DuPage County prosecutors told jurors in the triple murder trial of Johnny Borizov that he convinced a mentally-challenged accomplice to kill his ex-girlfriend’s family in 2010, because Borizov was involved in a bitter custody battle with his ex.
Red Cross Providing Shelter For 200 Affected By Floods
The American Red Cross has opened seven shelters to provide relief for nearly 200 people who were forced from their homes this week by flooding in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and DeKalb counties.
Governor Declares 38 Counties Disaster Areas Due To Floods
The designation will help speed and expand access to state emergency resources and allow the governor to pursue federal relief and support, a statement from the governor’s office said.
Evans Hopes Cook County Courts Can Get Cameras Soon
With a high-profile triple murder trial underway in DuPage County with a camera in the courtroom, Cook County’s chief judge was left wondering when Chicago would be able to follow suit within its own court system.
Police: Man Threatened ‘Columbine’ Style Shooting At Courthouse
A man is accused of threatening a “Columbine type” shooting at the DuPage County Courthouse, reports, WBBM’s Terry Keshner.
Lawyer Delighted By Ruling Allowing Suburban Islamic Center To Open
A lawyer for Chicago’s Council on American-Islamic Relations says he is delighted with a ruling by a federal judge – which sides with a suburban Islamic religious center’s right to open – and goes against DuPage County.
DuPage Judge Allows Cameras For April Murder Trial
A DuPage County judge has overruled objections from both sides and will allow cameras into the courtroom for a high-profile murder trial next month.
Murder Suspect Accused Of Trying To Hire Hit Man From Jail
Murder suspect Joseph Spitalli tried from jail to hire a hit man to kill his former girlfriend so she couldn’t testify against him — and offered to use his tax refund to pay for the slaying, DuPage County prosecutors alleged Monday.
2 Women Charged With DUI At Same Time, Same Place
Police say they started out socializing together at a downtown bar. Then they allegedly committed traffic violations together not far from the police station, while driving home one behind the other.
Former Maywood Cop Charged With Sexual Assault
Former Maywood officer Deon Sams, 38, of Bolingbrook is charged with one count each of criminal sexual assault and official misconduct.
Experts Disagree On Best Solution To Keep Coyotes At Bay
Coyote sightings in the western suburbs have increased, and small pets are being targeted by the wild animals. CBS 2′s Bill Kurtis reports.
Early Voting A Popular Choice This Election Year
This is Day Four of early voting in Illinois, and thousands of people are taking advantage.
DuPage County Having Trouble Finding Bilingual Election Judges
You’d think it would be easy to find people eager to make nearly $200 for one day’s relatively easy work. But it’s not, CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Man Admits To Hiring Hit Man After Being Denied Money From Sister’s Will
An elderly Naperville man is probably wishing he’d stayed away from his ex-wife.
DuPage County To Get Cameras, Microphones In Courtrooms
The Illinois Supreme Court will issue an order Monday permitting live broadcast coverage of trials in DuPage County.
DuPage County Trainer Accused Of Molesting Teenage Boy
A DuPage County health club trainer is out of jail on bond, after being charged with sexually molesting a teenage boy.
Home Intruder Detained, Tells Doctors: ‘God Told Me To Shed Some Blood’
Police say a barefoot stranger came upon the Sanchez family home in unincorporated Addison and tried the door. It was unlocked.
DuPage County To Honor Jeanine Nicarico With New Police Building
Next month, DuPage County plans to begin building a new $5 million facility where police will investigate crimes against children.
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