Kate McCann

Opioids, budget cuts, jail staffing among topics in Kane’s 7th district

May 22, 2019 at 8:46 p.m.

To Monica Silva, an Aurora chiropractor and Kane County Board incumbent in the 7th district, being proactive in the fight against the opioid epidemic is a top priority. Her opponent...

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1st district Kane candidates agree on property tax freeze, not much else

May 22, 2019 at 8:46 p.m.

Both Democratic candidates for the 1st district seat on the Kane County Board in the March 20th primary support continuing a property tax freeze, but diverge from there. Incumbent Myrna...

Lauzen helped recruit candidates challenging Democrats in Kane County primary races

May 22, 2019 at 8:44 p.m.

Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen, among Kane County's most powerful Republicans, helped recruit a three-member slate to run as Democrats vying for the party nomination in the county board...

Three men rob woman in Monee home invasion, officials say

May 22, 2019 at 2:41 a.m.

Police are searching for three men who allegedly robbed a woman and fired a gun during a home invasion in Monee earlier this month. Deputies of the Will County sheriff's...

Construction equipment stolen at planned hotel site in Tinley, police say

May 8, 2019 at 9:21 p.m.

More than $34,000 worth of equipment was stolen from a hotel construction site in Tinley Park, police said. A materials manager for NDP Electric Co. told police he placed his...

Orland Park man charged with injuring officer while in lockup

May 8, 2019 at 9:20 p.m.

An Orland Park man is facing aggravated battery charges after allegedly injuring a police officer while in lockup, officials said. Donald Tomiello, 51, was charged with one count of aggravated...

Tinley Park woman accuses 3 men of attempting to defraud her of $1,200 for driveway repairs

June 4, 2018 at 6:02 p.m.

An 80-year-old Tinley Park woman told police three men attempted to defraud her of $1,200 to fix cracks on her driveway outside her home. After initially agreeing to a price...

Midlothian police use stun gun on man during arrest, officials say

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 a.m.

Midlothian police say they were forced to use a stun gun on a Melrose Park man during an arrest on Sunday. Javier Garcia, 24, was charged with reckless conduct, obstructing...

Man carjacked at gunpoint in Midlothian, police say

May 22, 2019 at 1:40 a.m.

Midlothian police are searching for three men who allegedly took a car from a man at gunpoint Sunday before escaping officers during a high-speed chase, officials said. The victim, a...

Man with pepper spray robs Oak Forest convenience store, police say

May 22, 2019 at 1:39 a.m.

Police were searching for a man armed with pepper spray who allegedly robbed a 7-11 store March 21 in Oak Forest, officials said. Employees said the man told one of...

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