DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Recent News About DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Ives on shoplifting arrest of illegal immigrants: ‘Everyone is paying for lawless Biden and Democrat policies’
Jeanne Ives, CEO of Breakthrough Ideas, said the effects sanctuary policies in the state and Chicago are becoming increasingly evident to suburban voters.
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Berlin: 'A judge, not the legislature, is in the best position to decide if pre-trial release for a defendant is appropriate.'
State’s Attorney Robert Berlin expressed concerns about the SAFE-T Act law, urging the General Assembly to amend it to allow judges more discretion.
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Berlin on increase in number of felons charged for gun possession: ‘That's a disturbing trend that we're seeing’
In DuPage County, the prevalence of felons possessing firearms is experiencing a significant rise, as indicated by a notable increase in cases., according to DuPage State’s Attorney Bob Berlin.
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Berlin and Mosser on SAFE-T Act: ‘Our offices filed an Emergency Motion for Supervisory Order with the Illinois Supreme Court seeking clarification’
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser have filed with the Illinois Supreme Court for clarification on the SAFE-T Act, of which a large part was struck down as unconstitutional in late December.
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DuPage County's Berlin on conviction: 'Domestic abuse has no place in a civilized society'
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of an Aurora man charged with beating his pregnant girlfriend to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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Berlin: 'I thank the Oak Brook and Hinsdale Police Departments for their ongoing efforts in keeping our streets safe'
DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin recently thanked those involved in apprehending a man accused of fleeing from police officers in a stolen vehicle.
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Berlin on SAFE-T Act: 'The Illinois General Assembly has removed judicial discretion from the equation and imposed their own will instead'
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act that sought to create criminal justice reform, such as law enforcement agencies reporting inmate deaths and ending cash bail.
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Bond Denied for Chicago Man Accused of Attempt Murder
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of stabbing a female acquaintance multiple times about her stomach, neck and chest.
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Berlin on road rage incident: 'This type of violent, unprovoked behavior will not be tolerated in DuPage County'
The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office announced that bond has been denied for a man accused of shooting at a woman in a road rage incident.
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Prosecutor on police shooting of hatchet-wielding man: 'The Officer’s actions were justified'
The Naperville Police Officer who shot and killed a man who charged at him with a hatchet will not be charged with a crime, said Bob Berlin, DuPage County State's Attorney.
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Berlin: 'Felons who illegally possess a gun will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law'
DuPage County State’s attorney Bob Berlin is expressing gratitude to all those who played a role in taking a convicted felon found to be unlawfully in possession of a firearm off the street.
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Berlin on recent arrest of parolee: 'Career criminals are not welcome'
Bob Berlin, DuPage County State's Attorney, thanks those involved in the arrest of a man accused of being a felon on parole in possession of a handgun and cocaine.
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Berlin announces charges against four teenagers in connection to Pheasant Run resort fire
A total of four teenage boys ages 14 to 17 are now facing charges stemming from the investigation into a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in DuPage County on May 21.
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State's attorney on arrest of former gymnastics coach: 'Child pornography is not a victimless crime'
DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin has credited law enforcement for the investigation that led to the arrest of a former gymnastics coach who's now charged with multiple counts related to child pornography.
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Berlin: 'Violent behavior and complete and utter disregard for public safety will most certainly not be tolerated'
Bob Berlin, DuPage County State's Attorney, thanks those who assisted in the arrest of two Chicago teenagers who allegedly carjacked a man in Carol Stream at gunpoint and then fled from police officers. The two juveniles are each facing multiple felony charges.
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Westmont teen charged with shooting woman, vehicle theft
A 15-year-old Westmont boy has been charged with shooting a 54-year-old woman in her leg, stealing her car at gunpoint, and leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with a wrecked vehicle.
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‘Tomorrow looks likely’ for DuPage County State’s Attorney to release details on Oak Brook shooting suspects
Details on the suspects involved in the Christmas Eve shooting at Oak Brook Mall that injured four should be released Wednesday, Dec. 29.
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Berlin charges another with election fraud
A Wheaton woman now faces multiple charges of election fraud stemming from the 2021 municipal election.
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Breen seeks open-meetings law reform in wake of COD Breuder flap
“I believe the open-meetings act was violated,” Breen said. “The (College of DuPage) board should have told the public what they were doing; there should have been an agenda item that announced there would be a discussion of an employee contract extension.”
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Cullerton to host Glendale Heights Senior Fair
State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-23rd) will host the Glendale Heights Senior Fair Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub Field House, 250 Civic Center Plaza.