Funds Raised for German Shepherd Stabbed in Buffalo Grove Home Invasion

Funds Raised for German Shepherd Stabbed in Buffalo Grove Home Invasion

Funds Raised for German Shepherd Stabbed in Buffalo Grove Home Invasion The German Shepherd had to undergo a costly surgery following an Aug. 10 attack. Four family members were also stabbed in the home invasion. By: Amie Schaenzer (Patch Staff) – August 15, 2016 3:22 p, ET A Buffalo Grove woman set up an online…

Suburban Photographer Offering Free Mini Photo Shoots for Police Families

Suburban Photographer Offering Free Mini Photo Shoots for Police Families

Suburban Photographer Offering Free Mini Photo Shoots for Police Families (What a great way to support our local police officers) The offer runs throughout the month of August. By Scott Viau (Patch Staff) – August 10, 2016 12:16 pm ET PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield photographer Melissa Carnaggio knows there’s more to a police officer than…

Thieves Entering Homes in DuPage County to Nab Car Keys, Steal Vehicles

Thieves Entering Homes in DuPage County to Nab Car Keys, Steal Vehicles

Thieves Entering Homes in DuPage County to Nab Car Keys, Steal Vehicles: DuPage County has seen an increase in motor vehicle thefts by thieves who are also stealing unlocked vehicles with keys left inside. ST CHARLES, IL – The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to be extra vigilant in locking their vehicles following…

Bucktown Ghost Burglar Suspect Released Without Charges

Bucktown Ghost Burglar Suspect Released Without Charges

Several witnessed the arrest Wednesday night, but is the “creeper ghost” even real? By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 29, 2016 4:47 pm ET CHICAGO, IL – A Nest video taken at a Bucktown home gave thousands of people the creeps this week when it showed a burglar at the top of the staircase…

The Smarter Way to Beat Summer Heat In Your Home

The Smarter Way to Beat Summer Heat In Your Home

The Smarter Way to Beat Summer Heat In Your Home (From Alarm.com – Forest Security) July and August are summer’s hottest months; tough on your air conditioning system, your comfort, and your electricity bill.  Inside your home, heat rises to the top floors and gets trapped, creating ‘hot zones’ far away from your thermostat. This…

Buying a Home Security Camera? Common Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a Home Security Camera? Common Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a Home Security Camera? Common Mistakes to Avoid (Plus Professional Advice from Forest Security)   Buying a home security camera is a big decision. After all, there are very few things more important than safety. Unfortunately, the industry is also a bit untamed. Here are 8 common mistakes you should try to avoid. Going…

Aldermen, Community Members Discuss Private Security in Bucktown, Wicker Park

Aldermen, Community Members Discuss Private Security in Bucktown, Wicker Park

Aldermen, Community Members Discuss Private Security in Bucktown, Wicker Park By Natalie Martinez After a spike in crime, two Chicago aldermen want to bring private security services to the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods to supplement what police are already doing. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) and Ald. Joe Moreno (1st) proposed a plan to use…

3 Teens Charged in Skokie Crime Spree

3 Teens Charged in Skokie Crime Spree

Felony charges handed down after reports of stolen cars and an injured Skokie police officer. Skokie, IL By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 15, 2016 3:50 pm ET Skokie, IL – Three teenagers were charged in connection with an early Wednesday morning crime spree in Skokie in which multiple vehicles were stolen and one police officer injured in a chase…

​Police Are ‘Never Off-Duty,’ Officer Who Saved Senior Citizen Writes

​Police Are ‘Never Off-Duty,’ Officer Who Saved Senior Citizen Writes

Chicago police officer John Pham describes going from everyday citizen to officer of the law in a matter of seconds. Lake View, IL By Tim Moran (Patch Staff) – July 12, 2016 8:16 pm ET   Chicago, IL – The off-duty police officer who helped capture two people in connection with a Sunday mugging of a senior citizen in Lake View…