Friday, May 17, 2013
Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent rampage that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb.
This Monday is an anniversary that many may prefer to soon forget. Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent spree that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb. The Glencoe native killed an 8-year-old and wounded five other children at Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Elementary, according to the Evanston Review. She threw a firebomb into Ravinia Elementary School, which fizzled out before harming anyone. She shot Philip Andrew in the chest of his home before turning one of her guns on herself and committing suicide, the Evanston Review reports. There has unfortunately been more school violence since Dann's rampage: Columbine, Virginia Tech and most recently in Newtown. …
A suspect has been arrested in Wednesday's hit-and-run accident in Wilmette after being charged with a D.U.I. in Arlington Heights.
A 19-year-old Chicago woman is being charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to aid or give information and improper backing after a hit-and-run accident in Wilmette on Wednesday, Wilmette Police reports state. Jasmine Moore, 19, of Chicago, was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 3500 block of Lake Ave, police reports state. The incident started as a minor property damage traffic crash at Edens Plaza, between two vehicles, according to police. The victim told police that Moore's car struck her vehicle, and Moore fled the scene. The victim followed Moore's vehicle until Moore eventually stopped in the 3500 block of Lake Ave., where the victim approached her vehicle. Moore …
Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent rampage that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb.
This Monday is an anniversary that many may prefer to soon forget. Twenty-five years ago on May 20, Laurie Dann went on a violent spree that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb. The Glencoe native killed an 8-year-old and wounded five other children at Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Elementary, according to the Evanston Review. She threw a firebomb into Ravinia Elementary School, which fizzled out before harming anyone. She shot Philip Andrew in the chest of his home before turning one of her guns on herself and committing suicide, the Evanston Review reports. There has unfortunately been more school violence since Dann's rampage: Columbine, Virginia Tech and most recently in Newtown. A …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wilmette police are looking for a woman involved in a traffic accident on the 3500 block of Lake Avenue Wednesday.
Wilmette police say they are looking for a woman who apparently took off from a minor accident Wednesday, with another woman clinging to the side of her vehicle, Wilmette Life reported. Wilmette Police Chief Brian King says the May 15 incident started as a minor traffic accident on the 3500 block of Lake Avenue but when one of the drivers involved approached the other vehicle, the woman behind the wheel drove off with the victim clinging to the side of the car, Wilmette Life reported. For the full story, visit: Wilmette.Suntimes.com
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Mark Leondorf, a 19-year-old Wilmette resident, was caught burglarizing a Wilmette vehicle on Tuesday.
Mark Leondorf, 19, of Wilmette is in police custody after he admitting to burglarizing a car on the 900 block of Chestnut Ave on Tuesday, Wilmette Police reports state. Wilmette Police apprehended Leondorf around 5:30 p.m. on May 14 after a resident called about a burglary-in-progress. The resident confronted Leondorf when he was inside one of the family's vehicles. Police reports state that he fled the scene but was located by responding officers at the intersection of 9th St. and Forest Ave. He was identified in a show-up and arrested. Police reports state that Leondorf admitted to entering the vehicle and was charged with burglary to auto. He was held by police overnight and attended a bond hearing on Wednesday. For more news on police …
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. When an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Battery Two visiting caretakers at a home on the 3500 block of Walnut St. got into a verbal and then a physical confrontation, Wilmette Police reports state. The incident happened on May 9. Lost/Stolen Property A victim reported losing her wallet at an unknown location in Evanston that serves adult beverages sometime between May 8 and May 10, police reports state. She reported it at the station for informational purposes only. Outstanding Warrant Officers responded to a complaint of localized street flooding from a pool service draining a swimming pool into the sewer, police reports state. While officers were questioning the foreman, it was discovered that he had a valid warrant out of Lee County, IL. The subject was placed under arrest…
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. According to CyberDriveIllinois.com's 2013 DUI Fact Book, there were 10,175 DUI arrests in Cook County in 2011; 10,903 DUI arrests in 2010; and 11,375 DUI arrests in 2009. DUI facts from…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Wilmette Police reports state the the Medical Group of the North Shore's patient contact information may have been compromised.
Monday, May 13, 2013
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. When an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Theft Employees at the Wilmette Recreation Center — at 3000 Glenview Rd. — contacted police after 2 locks appeared to had been tampered with and one needed to be cut off of the locker, police reports state. There were no reports of theft at the time of the report. The possible offender was observed on video surveillance. Theft The store manager of Jewel Foods at 1517 Sheridan Rd. reported that on May 2, an unknown offender — possibly scrappers — took a juice cooler from the dock near the dumpster, police reports state. The cooler was to be sent in for repair and was mistakenly put on the dock. There is a video of the subjects taking the cooler. Theft An elderly resident on the 1100 block of Wilmette Ave. reported that a silk pouch …
Wilmette Police reports state the the Medical Group of the North Shore's patient contact information may have been compromised.
The Medical Group of the North Shore (located at 1625 Sheridan Ct.) reported to Wilmette Police that their patient contact information may have been compromised, Wilmette Police reports state. The police report states that an officer met with the Medical Grouop's receptionist, who said that all of the patient's info may have been compromised. She said that the office received two calls about money they allegedly owed. The patients said that they received a call from a collection agency that allegedly represents that Medical Group to seek payment. The patients called the Medical Group, who found that they did not owe any money. The calls from the collection agency are fraudulent and the Medical Group of the North Shore doesn't use a …
J.Lyn
9:59 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
Diane... That day will be forever etched in my memory as well. At the time I lived mere blocks from the school and Kent Rd., where Laurie committed suicide. A crystal clear and sunny day. A perfect day. When I left for work (in the city) my two young children were playing in the yard. I wished that I could have stayed home with them as I drove off. When I heard the news in the late morning I left… more ›