DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced today that Judge Susan Alvarado has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Carol Stream man accused of shooting another man following a road rage altercation. Carlos Sanchez, 26, of the 800 block of New Britton Road, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Battery - Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony) and one count of Misdemeanor Endangering the Health or Life of a Child.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 101 students suspended in Westmont Community Unit School District 201 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Audrey Barrett paid her respects to a retired police officer in a Facebook post on June 26, saying "Rest in Peace" and calling for an end to the violence that killed the man.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has released its updated multi-year transportation improvement plan. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) announced that $180,273,000 in IDOT funds will be allocated to projects in the 24th Senate District. Of this total, $154,159 is designated for state highway improvements within the district, and $26,114,000 is set aside for local highway enhancements. For the current fiscal year alone, $71.110 million is earmarked for various projects.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Leah Bendik granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Addison man currently on parole who was allegedly found in possession of a loaded machine gun. Edgar Martinez, 29, of the 800 block of S. Addison Road, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Machine Gun (Class X Felony), two counts of Armed Violence (Class X Felony), one count of Resisting a Police Officer Causing Injury (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession with Intent...
Senator John Curran stated that with drop-ins from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Treasurer Michael Frerichs, and more than 50 students in attendance, "our spring Youth Advisory Council was one of our best yet." He made this statement in a June 25 Facebook post.
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) have announced the cancellation of a Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at Herrick Lake in Wheaton.
State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is urging residents to donate to their local food pantries. Many food pantries across Illinois face challenges in attracting donations during the summer months, despite a persistent need.