DuPage Safety Watch

• Three arrests: Naperville police detained two teens for fighting and one for obstruction around 7:30 p.m. Monday during the downtown gathering.
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Elmhurst Police will join other DuPage County agencies for heightened patrols along Route 64 (North Avenue) on June 4 to promote traffic safety. The effort aims to keep the roadway safe for all drivers and could help curb accidents in the area.

Shafia S. Murad, a vulnerable 32-year-old adult who needs medication and may seem confused, was last seen near Aurora's Chicago Premium Outlet Mall...

Lombard Police will join DuPage and Kane agencies for a daylong Safe 64 traffic enforcement push on Illinois Route 64 this Thursday, June 4. Officers...

A bill now on Governor Pritzker’s desk would require Wheaton and DuPage schools to consider mobile panic alert systems in their emergency plans by...

Micromobility Safety Regulations

• E-Bike and Scooter Rules Approved: Illinois lawmakers approved Senate Bill 3336 establishing age, speed, and...

Illinois' new micromobility bill could reduce hazards on Wheaton, Naperville, and Glen Ellyn streets and trails.

• High-speed e-bikes over 28 mph now...

Both accounts identify James Hutson, 38, of Villa Park as the driver who reached 108 mph on I-88 before surrendering at a Villa Park Motel 6.
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Naperville Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Significant Police Presence Expected: Naperville Police Department warned residents to expect a significant police...

Naperville Police are planning a significant presence downtown on Monday to ensure safety during a promoted teen gathering. The department welcomes lawful visitors but warns of zero tolerance for disorderly conduct or threats to public safety.

Elmhurst police are investigating a string of business thefts that should concern nearby DuPage County business owners.

• Catalytic converters were...

No significant updates today.

Community response kicks in after Sunday fire at Ellyn Crossing Apartments displaced 11 families with no injuries.

• Needed donations: Clothing...

A kitchen fire in a Naperville apartment building Saturday evening caused $125,000 in damage and left one unit uninhabitable.

• Incident details:...

A relative pinned down an armed teen and called police, preventing a planned shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary in Plainfield. This case highlights...

Financial Crime in Aurora

• 🔥 Payroll Scam: A social engineering scam led to nearly $1.1 million in fraudulent transfers from the City of Aurora’s...

A social engineering scam siphoned nearly $1.1 million from the City of Aurora’s payroll bank accounts, showing how vulnerable municipal finances remain to targeted deception and the urgent need for stronger safeguards.

Illinois' new Intelligent Speed Assistance Program could boost DuPage County road safety by requiring high-risk speeders to install devices that cap...

Illinois State Fire Marshal urges grilling safety this Memorial Day weekend, citing an average of 21,682 annual emergency room visits from grill injuries. Stay vigilant while cooking outdoors.

Holiday Travel Safety

• ⚡ Distraction Dangers: Illinois State Police re-emphasized the risks of distracted driving ahead of Memorial Day weekend,...