The ‘Kissing Bug’ Has Made Way to Illinois
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The ‘Kissing Bug’ Has Made Way to Illinois

The Potentially Deadly “kissing bug,” which can transmit Chagas disease, has been reported in Illinois according to the Centers for Disease Control. The “Kissing Bug” is on the move and has made its way from South America all the way into the United States threatening human and pet health. The triatomine bug typically hides during…

Video Doorbell Camera Stops a Would-Be Burglar
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Video Doorbell Camera Stops a Would-Be Burglar

What can your Forest Security Video Doorbell do for you, other than announce who is at your front door? How about stop an attempted burglary! On Thursday, April 18th, in west suburban Riverside, a burglary was stopped in its tracks, thanks to a video doorbell. The homeowner watched his video cam feed as the would-be…

Wicker Park & Noble Square Burglary Alert!
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Wicker Park & Noble Square Burglary Alert!

Wicker Park & Noble Square Burglary Alert! Burglars forced their way in through a rear door or window. Personal belongings were stolen according to the community alert.   Recent Burglaries occurred at the following locations:   1300 block of North Cleaver Street – February 27th -between 6:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. 1200 block of North…

Seniors Targeted by Scammers in Illinois!
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Seniors Targeted by Scammers in Illinois!

Across Illinois and across America, seniors are being targeted by con artists in efforts to defraud them using scare tactics. The Grandparent Scam The “Grandparent Scam” is one where you receive a call telling you your grandchild or other loved one is in trouble, either kidnapped, in jail or other danger. They require immediate money…

Police Warning: Thieves Targeting Seniors on Northside
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Police Warning: Thieves Targeting Seniors on Northside

  POLICE WARNING: Rash of Home Invasions Targeting the elderly in Northside Neighborhoods Seven or more homes have been targeted in Chicago’s Albany Park, Edgewater, Jefferson Park, Lakeview, North Center and Sauganash neighborhoods. According to police, men posing as City Utility Workers are knocking on the door and telling the residents there are water issues…

Naperville, IL – Home Invasion Robbery at Gunpoint
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Naperville, IL – Home Invasion Robbery at Gunpoint

On the evening of Saturday, February 9th police responded to call regarding a home invasion at approximately 7:45 pm from a Naperville home located on the 2600 block of High Meadow Road. According to police, two masked gunmen broke into the house and held the female resident at gunpoint while they burglarized the home. The…

BURGLAR WARNING… North Side – Eleven Burglaries in the past four weeks
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BURGLAR WARNING… North Side – Eleven Burglaries in the past four weeks

  A rash of burglaries have been reported in the near north side neighborhoods of Lincoln Park, Sheffield and Old Town. Commercial and residential buildings have been broken into. Entry is gained through open doors or windows or by force. Computers, cameras, credit cards, cash, jewelry, televisions and clothing have been reported stolen.   …

Oak Park Burglar Pries Open Basement Window
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Oak Park Burglar Pries Open Basement Window

OAK PARK, IL — BURGLARY ALERT! A home on the northeast side of oak park was burglarized during the afternoon hours between on September 30th. The burglar accessed the home by crawling through a pried open basement window. Cash and keys were stolen from the home estimating a $500 loss. Please do not become a…