An autopsy performed Tuesday determined that Linda Brown, the Chicago Public Schools teacher whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan after going missing earlier this month, drowned in a suicide. “I wish she knew how much of an impact she had,” Brown’s niece, Jen Rivera, told the Tribune in a call Tuesday afternoon, “and how much she was loved.” Brown, a special education … [Read more...] about Autopsy: Missing CPS teacher drowned in apparent suicide
Two teens charged with raping girl at Naperville Walgreens store, recording attack
Two teens are charged with sexually assaulting a female acquaintance in the restroom of a Walgreens store in Naperville, with one of them allegedly videotaping the incident, officials said. James Patterson, 17, and a 15-year-old juvenile, both of Lisle, are accused of going into the restroom at the 713 E. Ogden Ave. store about 3:05 p.m. Sunday after the victim had previously … [Read more...] about Two teens charged with raping girl at Naperville Walgreens store, recording attack
Felon charged with having a loaded gun in Naperville denied pre-trial release
A convicted felon from Plainfield was denied pre-trial release Monday after being arrested over the weekend on a charge of possessing a loaded gun, officials said. Deion Kidd, 30, of the 2100 block of West Kinsley Court, was charged with one count each of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon-previous felony conviction and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon with no … [Read more...] about Felon charged with having a loaded gun in Naperville denied pre-trial release
Naperville News Digest: Naperville park pavilions now available to rent in spring; respiratory illnesses rising in DuPage, health department says
Naperville park pavilions now available to rent in spring Applications are being taken now from residents who want to rent a Naperville Park District pavilion for the spring season, which runs from April 1 through May 31. Nonresidents can apply starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Pavilions and picnic spaces are available at several parks, including the DuPage River Park … [Read more...] about Naperville News Digest: Naperville park pavilions now available to rent in spring; respiratory illnesses rising in DuPage, health department says
Chicago Stars soccer asking Evanston for OK to play at Ryan Field
Northwestern University’s $862 million Ryan Field in Evanston likely won’t be hosting just the Wildcats. On Friday, the Chicago Stars soccer team announced they had applied for a unique use permit from Evanston, because they would need special permission from the city to host professional soccer games, in upcoming seasons, at Ryan Field. If City of Evanston officials sign off … [Read more...] about Chicago Stars soccer asking Evanston for OK to play at Ryan Field