Crime & Courts
DuPage County GOP: Mayor Johnson’s policies worsen Chicago homicide trend
The DuPage County GOP has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's focus on activist priorities over public safety.
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FOIA request sent to City of West Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025
FOIA Request to City of West Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.
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Brown running for state Senate District 25: 'My heart has always been for the people'
Heather Brown, an alderman for the city of West Chicago, is the Republican candidate for state senate in District 25 running against Democratic incumbent Karina Villa.
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Following 'swift apprehension,' accused teens in armed Chicago carjacking case face Jan. 24 arraignment
A pair of Chicago teen suspects charged in connection with a violent West Chicago carjacking are scheduled to next appear in court on Jan. 24 for arraignment.
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Releases Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Numbers
The West Chicago Police Department made no impaired driving arrests and issued two seat belt and child safety seat citations along with five other traffic citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement effort.
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Impaired Driving is Scary: West Chicago is Cracking Down on Drunk and Drugged Driving
The West Chicago Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Body-Worn Cameras
Since the inception of police body-worn cameras, there have been numerous studies on their effectiveness.
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Coffee with a Cop in the Heart of Downtown
The Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at Kindred Coffee, 148 West Washington Street, in the heart of downtown.
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Project REC – Register Every Camera
Did you know that your video surveillance system (including doorbell cameras) could potentially help solve a crime?
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West Chicago PD takes second in state traffic safety challenge
The West Chicago Police Department received second place in the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge.
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West Chicago's National Night Out set for Aug. 4
The annual National Night Out will be held for West Chicago neighborhoods Aug. 4 at Reed-Keppler Park, 201 W. National St., from 6-8:30 p.m.