American Flag Thieves / Mall Shoplifter with a Knife / Sarah Palin in Naperville

Alleged American Flag Thieves Foiled by Elmhurst Police

• A group of men walking with a flag on a pole tried to hide the flag when they saw police.

Knife-Wielding Shoplifter Threatened Guards at Oakbrook Center: Police

• The getaway driver reportedly pointed a gun at security, police say.

Naperville Mayor’s Brother Allegedly Intimidated Woman, Kids

• Douglas Chirico reportedly put his hand in the window of a vehicle to stop a woman from parking in front of his driveway.

Drunk Mom Tried to Pick Up Children From School: Police

• She was charged with child endangerment.

Sarah Palin to Sign Copies of New Book in Naperville

• A professional photographer will be on hand to take your photo with Palin, which can be downloaded for free after the event.

CEO of Wheaton Financial Firm Indicted on Federal Wire Fraud Charges

• Robert Pearson faces ten federal counts of wire fraud.

Scammer Posed as US Navy Sailor Fighting in Syria

• The fraud victim sent $8,000 to the scammer after meeting on Facebook.

Woman Locks Eyes with Burglar in Her Home

• She heard bangs upstairs Nov. 17 and went to investigate.

Texas Police Have Until January to Turn Over Sandra Bland Material

• Naperville woman was found dead in her jail cell last July. The family suspects foul play was involved.

Blood Drive to Honor Memory of Emily Driscoll

• Naperville’s LifeSource will be accepting donations from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

Lisle Drug Dealer Sold 80 Guns to Gang Members: Prosecutors

• Walter Freeman was sentenced to 16 years in a gun and drug arrangement that put weapons in the hands of Chicago gangs.

O’Hare Among Cheaper Airports to Fly Out of This Thanksgiving: Report

• Chicago remains a top-searched destination for Thanksgiving travel.

Four Charged Following Police Chase From Chicago to Elmhurst

• The four are charged in connection with a shooting that lead to the chase.

Winfield Man Heads to Prison for Child Sex Abuse

• Timothy Dolan’s abuse of a child from 1998 to 2005 resulted in a plea agreement accepted this week.

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• Bomb Threat Evacuates Churchill School Monday Morning
• Buyer Tricked Out of $2K by Craigslist Ad for Fake Car Sale
• Suspicious Man Offers Boy ‘a Treat’ to Help Find Dog
• Man Impersonating Elmhurst City Worker Tries to Enter Back Yard: Police
• Did You See Who Burglarized Nail Care of Naperville?
• Knife-Wielding Cab Driver Threatens Another Cab Driver
• Suspicious Man Offered Young Girl a Ride Home
• Towing Company Hired to Move Stolen Equipment

WORTH A LOOK

• Naperville Electric Rates May Rise in 2016
• Scammers Targeting ComEd Customers
• District 86 Board Urged to Fight Manleys’ Lawsuit
• Reserve 22 Offering Carry-Out Menu for Thanksgiving
• Naperville Police Honor Veterans with Donation
• Adopt a Resident of the DuPage Convalescent Center for the Holidays

LOCAL VOICES: OUR STAR PATCHERS

• College of DuPage Selects Presidential Search Firm
• Hit Musical Hairspray Opens At Wheaton Drama
• Edward Hospital NICU Reunion
• College of DuPage Toys for Tots Collection Nov. 23 to Dec. 9
• Attorney’s visit to Benedictine sheds light on inner workings of nation’s highest court
• Elmhurst Hospital’s Reindeer Route Housewalk, Love Lights on December 4

LOCAL JOBS

• Local Jobs: Follett, Comcast, YMCA, DeVry, Starbucks, Nestle

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