Arrest Made in 30-Year Cold Case Murder of Teen / COD Prez's Private Locker Room / Gas Station Abduction Faked

Police Seek Public’s Help in Cold Case Murder Arrest

• Michael R. Jones was arrested for the 1985 murder of Kristina Wesselman this past week. Also: DNA Links Man With Criminal History of Rape, Domestic Battery to 1985 Murder of Glen Ellyn Teen: State’s Attorney

COD President Robert Breuder Had Private Locker Room for Himself, Top Administrators

• A handicapped-accessible, family bathroom at the college’s fitness facility was converted into the private locker room.

Bail Set for Elmhurst Gas Station Clerk, Boyfriend Accused in Faked Abduction

• Simone Boyd and Brandon Morris each face felony theft charges.

Woman Believed Neighbors Would Hit Her With Car, Put License Plate Number in Window: Cops

• Police told her she can’t put a license plate number in her window if she’s upset with someone.

Rep. Roskam Welcomes Pope Francis to the US Capitol

• ‘It was an honor to hear from Pope Francis.’

Wheaton Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

• A $10,000 bond was ordered for the local man.

Nu Crepes Starts Giant-Sized Petition for Signage Changes in Elmhurst

• The arrow-shaped sign collected more than 150 signatures in four days.

Car Catches Fire Tuesday Afternoon on Stevenson Near 1st Avenue

• The driver was reportedly able to get out of the car safely.

Buddy Benches Spring Up Across Suburbs, Help Elementary Students Connect

• The concept is simple. If you are feeling lonely, you can sit at the bench, which will signal to other kids to come and interact with you.

False Bomb Threat Against Elmhurst Hospital Called in from Patient’s Room: Police

• The incident is still under investigation.

2 Men Plead Guilty in Connection to Naperville Gambling Ring

• Thirteen people were arrested in August after a five-month investigation.

WAR Chest Boutique Does Business with a Purpose

• PATCH CONNECT: Learn about this mission-based endeavor in the heart of Naperville.

• Wheaton Police Arrest Winfield Man For Possession of Child Porn
• Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Wheaton
• Woman Arrested for Prostitution in Elmhurst

WORTH A LOOK

• Statesville Haunted Prison Opening for Scares Oct. 1
• Main Street Railroad Crossing Project Gets Under Way in Glen Ellyn
• “Play It Again, Sam” Stages Successful Opening at Wheaton Drama
• Diverging Diamond Open at I-88, Illinois 59

STAR PATCHERS: OUR LOCAL BLOGGERS

• Elmhurst Hospital hosts “Dinner with the Doc” on October 6
• Country music stars ready to rock the Rice Center at Benedictine
• COD’s Writers Read Series Hosts Author Stuart Dybek Oct. 13
• Conroy Honors Local Founder of Chicago Ride for Autism Speaks
• Edward-Elmhurst launches new website, EEHealth.org

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