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Wheaton hires three female police officers
The City of Wheaton has hired three new police officers, all women. That's according to a department announcement on Wednesday Aug. 20.
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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole
There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in DuPage County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.
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Week ending Aug. 30: 1 inmate sentenced in Dupage County to be released from prison
There was one inmate who was sentenced in Dupage County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.
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Candidate Noonan for DuPage County Sheriff on Chicago: 'We won't let those failures spill over here'
Sean Noonan, a candidate for DuPage County Sheriff, has expressed his commitment to preventing crime spillover from Chicago into DuPage County through robust public safety measures.
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Sean Noonan, former police officer and DuPage County Board member, running for DuPage County Sheriff
Sean Noonan, a former Western Springs Police Officer and DuPage County Board Member, has announced his candidacy for DuPage County Sheriff.
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Illinois House candidate Trussell: Accidentally released inmate 'has a criminal history that includes burglary, assault and drug violations'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for Illinois House District 42, expressed concerns over the release of Khalil Bryan, who was facing serious charges.
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How many inmates sentenced in Dupage County will be released during week ending Aug. 23?
There were six inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.
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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during week ending Aug. 16
There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.
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Week ending Aug. 9: 2 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from prison
There were two inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.
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How many inmates sentenced in Dupage County will be released during week ending Aug. 2?
There was one inmate who was sentenced in Dupage County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 2.
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Warrant issued for suspect accused of pushing pool manager into the water during Glen Ellyn Sunset Pool 'flash mob'
Glen Ellyn Police have issued a warrant for Alyah R. Collins, 23, who is accused of pushing a pool manager into the water during a July 5 “flash mob” takeover at Sunset Pool that forced law enforcement to evacuate the park district.
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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 4 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during week ending July 26
There were four inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.
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Park District Director speaks out on flash mob chaos at Sunset Pool: ‘The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority’
Following a chaotic "flash mob" takeover of Sunset Pool by more than 200 people from Chicago, Glen Ellyn Park District Executive Director Dave Thommes is addressing public concerns and outlining the district’s next steps to ensure safety moving forward.
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Week ending July 19: 3 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from jail
There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.
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Police: Arrest made after 'unruly and illegal behavior' at Glen Ellyn Sunset Pool prompts mutual aid, evacuation of park district
One person was arrested after shooting fireworks at the Glen Ellyn Sunset Pool during a "flash mob" that saw between 200 to 300 teens and young adults storm the property on July 5, unleashing chaos that included drug use, underage drinking and the pool's manager being shoved into the water.