Boy Pinned by Car / Child-Porn Arrest / Puppy in the Trunk

Boy, 12, Pinned by Car That Crashed Into Home: Police

• The boy was sleeping on the couch when the car crashed into his family’s home in Glendale Heights.

Wheaton Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

• John P. Becker was taken into custody last week in Wheaton.

Man Allegedly Tries to Run Over Naperville Cops

• The officers had to evade the man’s car, but were able to take him into custody

Man Kept Puppy in Trunk for More Than 5 Hours

• The puppy was found after Naperville police arrested the man for allegedly stealing from his employer.

Veterans Expo and Blood Drive Coming to Downers Grove

• The expo will take place Nov. 7 at the American Legion Post 80.

Got Junk to Get Rid Of? Call The Junk Removal Dudes

• The business serves residents in Naperville, St. Charles, Batavia and other places in Kane, DuPage and Dekalb County.

Alleged Drug Dealers Arrested After Sale Arranged with Police

• They advertised cannabis through an online posting.

Naperville Police to Live Tweet Road Closures, Openings for Nov. 8 Marathon

• Motorists and residents are encouraged to follow the Naperville Police Department on Twitter the receive the updates.

Wheaton Names New Police Chief

• Police Chief Mark Field is set to retire on Saturday.

Maplebrook Chiropractic Chiropractic Giving Away 10 Free Massages to Veterans

• The Naperville business is seeking nominations for the lucky veterans.

Naperville Woman Shares Story of Homelessness

• The woman is speaking out in order to benefit Sleep Out Saturday, a DuPage County event that aims to spread awareness of homelessness.

Coyote Sightings May Increase in Coming Months in DuPage County: Forest Preserve District

• Sightings could increase between now and February as young coyotes leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own.

Man Hailed as Hero After Rescuing Family, Willowbrook Residents, from Van

• The 40-year-old man was traveling back from his uncle’s funeral when he saw a family in need of help.

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