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DuPage County headlines: Friend sentenced in 2013 DUI fatal / Trooper in Sandra Bland case still getting paid / Elmhurst a safe city

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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

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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