Crimes Notebook

Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses Regarding Funds Received From Failed Bank Washington Federal Bank for Savings

Tue Feb 15, 2022 06:52 am Cardinal News

CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a Chicago attorney on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds he received from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings. Patrick D. Thompson, 52, of […]

Damage after robbery at Von Maur at Yorktown Center in Lombard (PHOTO CREDIT: Jeanine Kenaga)

Three Robbers Armed with Crowbar(s) Take Louis Vuitton Purses from Von Maur at Yorktown Center, Lombard

Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:46 am Cardinal News

Lombard police responded about 11:06 AM Sunday February 13, 2022 to a report of a retail theft at Von Maur, 145 York Town Mall Lombard, IL. Police received a report that three offenders took Louis […]

Palatine Police Investigating Possible Exchange of Gunfire on Westmoreland Drive Near Old Hicks Rd, Palatine

Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:40 am Cardinal News

Palatine police responded around 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 to a report of shots fired in the area of a single-family residence neighborhood on Westmoreland Drive between Old Hicks Road and […]

Rolling Meadows Police Investigating Multiple Round Gunfire Near Arbor Dr and Algonquin Rd

Sat Feb 12, 2022 09:44 am Cardinal News

Rolling Meadows police responded overnight Wednesday to Thursday, February 9-10, 2022 to at least one report of shots fired in the area of an apartment complex on Arbor Drive south of Algonquin Road in Rolling […]

Chicago Resident Sentenced to 7+ Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun on Chicago Street

Fri Feb 11, 2022 06:43 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO — A Chicago resident has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun on a Chicago street. Terrance Weathersby was caught illegally possessing the gun on […]

Pilsen Bar, 1659 West Cujllerton Street Chicago (Image capture June 2018 ©2022 Google)

Federal Indictment Charges for Chicago Resident After Alleged Setting Fire to Building in Pilsen Neighborhood Chicago

Fri Feb 11, 2022 11:21 am Cardinal News

A Chicago resident has been indicted on a federal arson charge for allegedly using a Molotov cocktail to set fire to a building in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Juan Aguilar, 37, of Chicago, is […]

A stolen Toyota sedan driven by armed robbers in an authorized area was struck by a southbound freight train north of this grade crossing at Route 173 (Rosecrans Road) and dragged to the crossing at Route 173 (Image Capture September 2019 ©2022 Google / Street View)

MANHUNT: Male Armed Robbery Suspect at Large Near Route 41 Between Russell Rd and Route 173, Unincorporated Zion

Thu Feb 10, 2022 08:00 am Cardinal News

Stolen Auto: Car vs Train Crash (Area of Railroad Tracks between Russell Road and Route 173) Police arrested a man wanted in an armed robbery in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin after a freight train hit a […]

Jim Durkin R-Western Springs (SOURCE: repdurkin.com)

Illinois Lawmakers Blame SAFE-T Act After Shooting Death Case in Chicago Results in No Murder Charge

Thu Feb 10, 2022 07:26 am Cardinal News

Illinois House GOP calls for pepeal of SAFE-T Act after Pritzker Law lets criminal evade justice (Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs). YouTube Tips ⓘ By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Citing a grand jury’s refusal […]

Citgo on Harlem Avenue at Armitage Avenue in Elmwood Park (Image capture October 2015 ©2022 Google)

Armed Vehicular Hijacking at Citgo Gas Station at Harlem Ave and Armitage Ave, Elmwood Park

Wed Feb 9, 2022 07:24 pm Cardinal News

Elmwood Park police responded about 6:53 PM Wednesday February 9, 2022 to a vehicular hijacking at 2000 North Harlem Avenue Elmwood Park, IL. Police received a report that a black 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Illinois […]

Tenzell Terry, illegal weapons and illegal drugs suspect (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Woodridge Resident Charged After Concealed, Loaded Gun Found in Baby’s Crib, Illegal Drugs Found in Residence

Wed Feb 9, 2022 06:43 pm Cardinal News

Weapon allegedly had extended magazine and one bullet in chamber DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond was set late Tuesday afternoon, February 8, 2022 for a Woodridge resident accused of possessing […]

David Prince, suspect in Dissemination of Child Pornography (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Schaumburg Resident Arrested, Accused of Dissemination of Child Pornography on Social Media Apps

Wed Feb 9, 2022 06:40 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL — A Schaumburg resident has been charged with dissemination of child pornography after investigators determined he shared several sexually explicit images and videos of children under the age of 13 through social […]

Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force Announced (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

County and Federal Officials Announce New Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force; Seeks to Free Victims

Wed Feb 9, 2022 02:18 pm Cardinal News

Today, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, county and federal officials announced the formation of a new task force directed at curbing sex and labor trafficking in Lake County. The Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force will […]

Teodoro Garcia-Lopez, home invasion and sexual assault of a minor suspect (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Bond Set at $1 Million for Addison Resident Charged With Home Invasion, Sexual Assault of 10-Year-Old Girl

Wed Feb 9, 2022 12:16 am Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of entering an Addison residence last month and sexually assaulting […]

AR-15 "Ghost Gun" in illegal sale in Deerfield (SOURCE: US Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois)

Federal Jury Convicts Glenview Resident After Illegally Selling AR-15 “Ghost Gun” in Grocery Store Lot in Deerfield

Tue Feb 8, 2022 03:42 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO — A federal jury has convicted a man on a firearm charge for illegally selling a “ghost gun” to a convicted felon in a Chicago suburb. The jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago […]

Palatine Police Arrest Fremd High School Student After Investigating Report of Knife Threat in Confrontation Over COVID-19 Mask Use

Tue Feb 8, 2022 12:45 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police announced Tuesday, February 8, 2022 that a juvenile student was arrested after a disturbance involving a knife in a classroom. Palatine police state that on Monday February 07, 2022, the school resource officer […]

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