Drunk-Driving Hit-and-Run Teacher / Fake Amazon Worker / Stolen Car Crash

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Drunk-Driving Teacher Hits 2 Sisters Walking to School, Then Drives Away: Cops

• The girls were in the crosswalk when the car hit, sending one flying through the air. Police arrested Matthew Lucchini of Naperville.

Indicted Trooper Who Pulled Over Sandra Bland Still Drawing Salary

• The Texas Department of Public Safety said in January it would begin termination proceedings. with: Sandra Bland’s Mom Joins Hillary Clinton in Chicago

Suspicious Canvasser Claimed to be an Amazon Worker

• Amazon representatives said they don’t send people out to customer’s homes to ask questions.

Cops Catch Accused Burglar After Stolen Car Crashes on I-290

• Police are still investigating a Valentine’s Day home burglary in Oak Brook, in which two cars and other items were reported stolen.

Driver Sentenced in 2013 DUI Car Crash that Killed His Friend

• William Decero of Downers Grove pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI for a crash that killed a Hinsdale man.

Firefighters Rescue Dog from Freezing Water

• The dog was in the water for at least 30 minutes before his owner realized that he was in trouble.

Elmhurst Ranked Among America’s Safest Cities

• NeighborhoodScout has released its list of America’s safest and most dangerous cities.

Former Law Firm Employee Who Embezzled $500K Gets 8 Years in Prison

• The 55-year-old Wilmington woman was caught after she left the Naperville firm and discrepancies in the books were discovered.

District 89 Appoints New Superintendent

• Emily Tammaru, who currently serves as the assistant superintendent of learning for the school district, will replace John Perdue.

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• Reward Offered for Info on Naperville Armed Robbery
• Driver Found with Loaded Pistol and Heroin Resisted Arrest: Police
• Dozens of Hair Salons Targeted in Burglary Spree
• Naperville Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Car

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• Kate Hudson to Talk New Book in Naperville
• College of DuPage Welcomes New Trustee David S. Olsen
• York High School Holds 2016 Mock Primary Election
• Wheaton Residents Sound Off on How to Pay for Garbage Services
• Railroad Track Mechanism Catches Fire in Hinsdale
• Preserving Lyman Woods, One Piggy Bank at a Time
• Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp Coming to Elmhurst

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