Charles and an Oak Brook barn are among the historic places in Illinois considered most at risk by a preservation group Landmarks Illinois released its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois list on Thursday The nonprofit organization’s list includes the Judge William D Charles and the Fordon Horse Barn in Oak Brook Other sites that made this year’s list include the W.A Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1903 JJ Walser House in Chicago “This year’s Most Endangered list is wide-ranging not only in the kinds of troubling threats these places face geographical locations and building types,” Bonnie McDonald Landmarks Illinois launched its Most Endangered program in 1995 to support advocacy and eventual preservation of the properties it annually lists is a Greek Revival built in 1844 by Judge William D the first president of the Kane County Bar Association plans to demolish the house to create space for a parking lot In October 2024, the church petitioned St. Charles’ Historic Preservation Commission for a certificate of appropriateness to tear down the house the commission has recommended denying the request The church has filed an appeal to the city’s Planning and Development Committee could be returned to active use as a residence or for retail space “The Judge Barry House is a rare ‘story house,’ reflecting nearly two centuries of Illinois and national history,” Steve Gibson the circa-1930 Fordon Horse Barn is in Saddle Brook Park within the Saddle Brook community bought the barn in 1941 to house his ponies the Saddle Brook Development Company deeded the barn and surrounding parkland to the Oak Brook Park District the park district sought to raze the structure by the end of April the demolition was delayed because of opposition from residents president of the Oak Brook Historical Society said the Fordon Barn “represents a window to the past … from a time when farms and pastoral settings were the norm.” she cited the impact of Oak Brook’s founder who made the Oak Brook Polo Club “the cornerstone of American polo culture.” “It is worth saving and preserving a place where American history happened,” Arts said An Oak Park man has been accused of fleeing Oak Brook police in a high-speed chase Pretrial release was denied on Wednesday for Bryant Allen He is charged with one felony count of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer and several misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including reckless driving and improper lane use According to a news release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office Oak Brook police were told Tuesday of a Dodge Charger and an Infiniti that supposedly had disobeyed a red light while driving east on Butterfield Road from 22nd Street Police found the vehicles near the eastbound ramp to Roosevelt Road and tried to stop them They say Allen was driving the Charger and that it accelerated Police turned off their lights and sirens but continued to follow it as did a Chicago Police Department helicopter Officers tried to stop it again at Harlem Avenue But Allen drove on the shoulder until hitting tire-deflating spikes deployed by Forest Park police A luxury home its owner calls a castle is for sale in Oak Brook It took masonry business owner Pawel “Paul” Iwanski more than two years to build the house The five-bedroom, seven-and-a-half-bath house which is in the 3000 block of Lincoln Street features a master-bedroom suite that takes up about 2,500 square feet The listing says the house is 12,000 square feet room for a pool table and a Ping-Pong table The walls average more than 20 inches thick and there is 10-inch reinforced concrete between the floors “It’s a very unique property,” said Joseph Champagne of Coldwell Banker Realty Iwanski tried to sell it for more than $5 million in 2011 He advertised on a highway billboard that the castle needed a king he would use it as a bed-and-breakfast inn Iwanski created a corporation for the property in 2007 Champagne said he could not say why Iwanski is selling it now or if Iwanski ever lived in the house He did say that the inventory of homes at that price is “extremely low” and “even more so” in Oak Brook “Oak Brook has very few in that price point,” Champagne said After more than a century as a gathering place for high society and the onetime epicenter of the sport of kings in America Club President James Drury and manager Danny O’Leary announced the decision Monday in a statement “After years of proudly hosting world-class polo matches and fostering a vibrant community of polo enthusiasts the Oak Brook Polo Club announces that it will be closing its doors under its current leadership,” the statement reads “This decision marks the end of an era for one of the most storied polo clubs in the United States.” The statement does not address what’s next for the property at 700 Oak Brook Road beyond indicating the leadership team is committed to working closely with Oak Brook officials “to continue to honor the Oak Brook Polo Club’s legacy and its history within the Village.” Oak Brook Village Manager Greg Summers said the club’s closing is “a loss to the village and its cultural legacy.” “Polo will always be a part of the legacy of Oak Brook and the village is committed to working with the Oak Brook Historical Society to preserve that legacy,” Village President Laurence Herman added The move comes after the club canceled its summer season in 2024 a training group for juniors and novices that operated in association with the parent club operated a summer 2024 season and will continue this summer in Bolingbrook O’Leary and Drury took over management of the club in 2016 effectively retired from the sport after competing atop his Argentine horse in an 8-7 victory over Great Britain on Cecil B Smith Field during the club’s 100th anniversary season in 2022 Maintaining the field and an annual $25,000 lease with the village of Oak Brook made operations costly So too were the expenses associated with setting up and tearing down the club’s grandstand and tents insurance and the publication of the annual Score Magazine Drury said annual expenses ranged from about $500,000 to $600,000 while the club took in about $300,000 to $400,000 “It was a net loss,” the Barrington Hills resident said But his retirement from the sport had a greater impact on the decision to end operations “I just felt that this is good time to go out I’ve been fortunate to survive after all these years,” said Drury noting he’d broken 15 ribs in his playing career O’Leary said ownership had reached out to the United States Polo Association “to gauge interest in helping continue,” and Drury had hoped players would keep the facility running Oak Brook Polo Club was founded in 1922 by Paul Butler whose family’s real estate holdings became the basis for the village in 1958 An epicenter of American polo following the 1954 relocation of the United States Polo Association and the U.S the club once offered 14 polo fields and stalls for some 400 horses took turns managing the club from 1967 to 1989 the club hosted Prince Charles for an exhibition match pitting his Wales team against the home team (The Butler family was friends with Queen Elizabeth II Drury noted.) The contest drew about 20,000 spectators While it may have hosted more famous players who has a personal and direct tie to the Butler family at the polo club who has a history and legacy of playing there Drury said he decided there was no reason to continue in the sport if he’s unable to participate “At some point it can’t go on forever,” he said The village of Oak Brook recently announced the annual Taste of Oak Brook event is once again being held on July 3 including the iconic local 1980s pop band experience as well as Fearless: A Tribune to Taylor Swift “We can’t wait for Chicagoland to experience all of the things Taste of Oak Brook has to offer this year we welcome all of our neighbors to join us for a dazzling fireworks display and more,” said Village Manager Greg Summers “Those who have attended Taste of Oak Brook in the past know that we try to offer more each year “The village has expanded our VIP tents for large parties doubled the number of drones used in our display and brought in more food and beverage vendors — there is truly something for everyone!,” Summers said This year’s Taste of Oak Brook will be the village’s best annual event so far The annual event at the Sports Core Fields at 700 Oak Brook Road will feature several food vendors the fireworks show remains a crowd favorite for many locals which starts at dusk (around 9:30 p.m.) is nearly 25 minutes long Though fireworks may be a primary attraction for attendees the Taste of Oak Brook has made the 2025 event even better by expanding its private cabanas suites The cabanas suites include comfortable seating areas as well as complimentary beverage service (served from 5 to 10 p.m.) exclusive main-stage and fireworks viewing areas in addition to access to a private set of air-conditioned restroom trailers and complimentary VIP parking passes in a premier location The private cabanas are offered at $20,000 per cabana and are the perfect setting to celebrate Independence Day with colleagues Those interested in securing a Cabana can learn more via the Taste of Oak Brook sponsorship packet Taste of Oak Brook 2025 also will feature live music and welcome the nationally recognized 1980s nostalgia band Known for their high-energy and musical talents the Chicago-based band regularly sells-out venues across the country; but the Taste of Oak Brook is giving Chicago area the opportunity to see the beloved performers free of charge Additional performances throughout the evening include an electric set by DJ Speed The new offerings don’t start and stop with top tier entertainment and private cabanas as the event is also offering an expanded beer garden tent adjoining the mainstage as well as additional food and beverage from Bust Outs Just as in past years, the Taste of Oak Brook remains a free event for all attendees. Ample parking is available in VIP, Preferred and Value parking lots for a small fee. Parking is available for pre-sale on the event website, oak-brook.org/813/Taste-of-Oak-Brook-2025 as to allow attendees to enter the event as quickly as possible The Taste of Oak Brook is hosted at Village Sports Core Fields Sponsorship opportunities at all levels are still available and interested partners can learn more by emailing Connie Reid at creid@oakbrook.org or by calling (630) 368.5026 To learn more about the Taste of Oak Brook, sponsorship opportunities, or to reserve a private cabana, visit www.oak-brook.org/375/Taste-of-Oak-Brook The Illinois Department of Transportation had the authority to yank Oakbrook Terrace’s permit for red-light cameras near a popular mall Third District Appellate Court justices issued a ruling Friday finding the city flouted a requirement to provide IDOT with camera data reports “The city’s failure to provide all the mandated reports directly violates the terms of the permit that were intended to increase public safety,” the judgment states which affirmed a DuPage County judge’s ruling in 2023 also concludes IDOT “undoubtedly has the commensurate right to order removal of those systems when appropriate.” The city is disappointed that the appellate court “disregarded Illinois law the evidence and public safety,” city attorney Richard J Asked about an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court Ramello said the city takes its responsibility to protect the traveling public seriously “Safe travel on our roads and highways is of vital importance to the public The city council will promptly decide whether to appeal the court’s order,” he said The cameras went live in July 2017 to monitor southbound Route 83 and eastbound 22nd Street next to Oak Brook Center The surveillance generated 236,177 tickets until May 2022 The city deactivated the cameras in May 2023 Oakbrook Terrace was nearly two years late when it submitted its first evaluation report in July 2020 And the city did not provide a three-year evaluation report due in 2021 Ramello argued the city required IDOT traffic crash data to prepare those reports but the agency failed to provide the information in a timely manner the selection of locations and operation of cameras “is a local decision to be made by the municipalities where these important traffic law enforcement systems operate.” But appellate justices found the camera system here controlled a state right-of-way continued to exercise authority and control over the (camera system) after it was installed,” the ruling states “A permit is a privilege and does not grant any vested property rights.” Neighboring Oak Brook has long opposed the location of the cameras village phones rang off the hook with complaints “'I'm never shopping at your mall again!'” was the typical comment from drivers who assumed their tickets came from Oak Brook That's why there's not a property tax,” he said Manzo also noted the cameras were tied to corruption cases Former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci and state Sen Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty separately to receiving kickbacks related to the cameras in 2022 and 2020 “It's a good day for honest Illinois motorists,” Manzo said 2025 at 3:34 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Cartara Johnson and aggravated fleeing and eluding an officer according to a news release from DuPage County prosecutors IL – A woman who stole more than $300 worth of leggings from an Oak Brook store led officers on a high-speed chase over the weekend officers at Oakbrook Center mall saw Johnson who was driving a Hyundai Elantra with expired license plates She walked into the mall with an empty or nearly empty Lululemon branded bag she stole the leggings and put them in the bag She returned to the car with the same bag about 15 minutes later Officers activated their lights and followed Johnson onto Interstate 88 and swerved in and out of heavy traffic before officers ended the pursuit officers tracked the Hyundai to North Riverside Stickney police then found her car near Central Avenue and Interstate 55 after she crashed into construction equipment a woman currently on probation for retail theft helped herself to merchandise from the Lululemon store and simply walked out the door without paying," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in the release it is further alleged that she then led police on a dangerous 116-mph chase in the middle of the afternoon on a busy shopping day in an effort to avoid apprehension This type of blatant disregard for public safety and the rule of law will not be tolerated in DuPage County." 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Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 4:30 pm CDTExpandEnjoy a private dinner event with Top Chef finalist and award-winning Chef Eric Adjepong as he presents his new cookbook March 18 at The Table of Crate at Oakbrook Center Enjoy a private dinner event with Top Chef finalist and award-winning Chef Eric Adjepong as he presents his new cookbook, “Ghana to the World,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at The Table of Crate at Oakbrook Center Table at Crate is located in Oakbrook Center with a tasting menu that tells the story of Adjepong’s Ghanaian heritage Guests will be immersed in new flavors and have the opportunity to taste the recipes that Adjepong developed for this book Adjepong will craft an intimate meal and explain his influences and inspirations from his West African heritage and his experience as a first generation Ghanaian American Tickets are $145 per person and includes the full meal Reservations can be made here Shaw Local News NetworkShaw Local News Network provides local news throughout northern Illinois Office Sought: Oak Brook Village Trustee (Vote for 3) Previous offices held: Oak Brook Village Trustee 2003-07 DuPage stormwater management committee 2014-present What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the village board respond to it The most serious concern facing our community is public safety The SAFE-T Act has led to a significant increase in crime in the entire state both personnel and technology as well as education our residents as to what they can do to be safer How would you describe the state of your community's finances What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed The village is financially in a strong position with record revenues The village benefited from several things The inflation we experienced during and immediately after Interest rates surged so interest income on our reserves surged 3 Redevelopment of the former McDonald's site on 22nd as well as the site next to Costco Both creating additional retail facilities and additional sales tax revenues These were both set in place by the prior board I had served on What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address what project(s) can be put on the back burner beautification and forestry would be the first thing to delay Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy What is your style in such a setting to reach an agreement and manage local government Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board I have previously served 16 years as a village trustee and 10 years on the DuPage Stormwater committee as well as several committees over the years I know how to work with others and try to reach something we can agree on then you respect the rights of others who disagree and move on I feel I can be very effective in working with others What makes you the best candidate for the job I can relate to the homeowner who needs a variance as well as a commercial property owner who requests the same I can judge what is reasonable and what is over the top past elections have been marred by candidates who share misleading snippets or just plain lie because they are desperate to win at all costs What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet There needs to be more interaction between the elected officials and the public Community events are very lightly attended by the elected officials Pre-trial release was denied for a Chicago man accused of leading police in a high-speed chase from Oak Brook to Countryside in a stolen car has been charged with one felony count of aggravated possession of a stolen motor one felony count of attempted aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle two felony counts of fleeing and eluding a police officer and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving DuPage County Judge Joshua Dieden Thursday granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release according to a press release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office an Oak Brook police officer received information about an allegedly stolen Toyota 4Runner being in the area of Route 83 the officer located the vehicle traveling northbound on Route 83 and followed it After the officer turned on his siren and lights the driver — later determined to be Mitchell — sped away at up to 75 mph Authorities say Mitchell took a U-turn near Riverside Drive and headed southbound on Route 83 weaving through traffic and onto the shoulder of the road to avoid stop sticks Officials said Mitchell stopped at a red light at 55th Street and Willow Springs Road But when police got out of their cars to stop him Mitchell drove off on 55th Street and hit an unmarked squad car Mitchell continued to drive away until pulling into a school parking lot in the 9600 block of 55th Street in Countryside where Mitchell got out of the Toyota and ran Police found him hiding in bushes around the corner of the school and took him into custody Mitchell’s next court date is scheduled for April 14 he faces a sentence of up to 15 years in prison Office sought: Oak Brook village board (Vote for 3) Previous offices held: Village trustee since 2021 We have made great strides over the last four years We have hired a new chief from within the department which has taken us in a new direction We have adapted by introducing more technology driven solutions such as license plate reading cameras and drones We have reinstated our undercover task force and K9 units at the mall We have also installed the same cameras at all of our HOA developments When our newly elected trustees took control of the village board four years ago we have completely turned the finances around We were six months away from having a negative balance in our infrastructure fund The previous boards’ answer was to raise taxes We have curtailed spending and now have an all-time high balance in all of our funds There is no one particular project that must be addressed We must continue to manage our finances prudently to keep Oak Brook’s business and residential districts infrastructure in excellent condition Fortunately we now have the funds to complete long overdue projects There is no way we could have achieved the outstanding results both financially and from an personnel position without the team effort of the village president Although we have spirited debates from time to time the common thread with all of these team members is a fiscal conservative bent and not engaging in reckless spending I believe my experience as a trial lawyer for over 20 years and a successful business owner and developer make me the best candidate for the job Many of the issues that the village board confronts are legal financial or construction/development related I am now running on a track record of success Now that our financial house is in order I would like to see our team focus more on the brand of Oak Brook I believe our next goal is to let the world know that Oak Brook is the premier location to live Four women and a juvenile face felony burglary and retail theft charges alleging they stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise from the Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store Friday night of the 300 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago; D’Errika Thrasher 18 of the 300 block of South Oakley Boulevard in Chicago; and Alanah Booker of the 300 block of West Ogden Avenue in Naperville each appeared in court Sunday and were released pending court dates Jan Each is charged with one count of burglary and retail theft according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office Johnson faces an additional charge of aggravated battery to a police officer alleging she punched a police officer in the chest and bit his arm while being arrested A 16-year-old female juvenile is charged with one count each of retail theft and burglary the defendants entered the store at 8:35 p.m took numerous items of clothing and fragrances valued at more than $300 in all and left without paying Oak Brook police arrested all four outside the business as we are now in the heart of the holiday season in DuPage County we will not tolerate any type of behavior that disrupts our businesses or threatens public safety,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said Sunday in an announcement of the charges the defendants are prohibited from entering the Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store of the 1000 block of South 15th Avenue in Maywood was charged with one count of burglary and retail theft stemming from allegations she stole more than $715 in merchandise from the store earlier Friday evening She was released from custody pending a Jan Oak Brook School in McKinney has been acquired by Big Blue Marble Academy Shelbie joined Community Impact in August 2022 and has been the editor of the McKinney edition since July 2023 Shelbie served as a business news fellow for the Dallas Morning News She graduated with a degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University in May 2022 The Oakbrook Terrace police chief and deputy chief have been put on administrative leave after officers declared they have no confidence in their leadership Mayor Paul Esposito took the action Wednesday according to a police employee who read a statement to a reporter Friday Chief Casey Calvello started working for Oakbrook Terrace in 2013 he worked for the Oak Brook Police Department for 24 years Deputy Chief David Clark has been with the department since 2006 some officers presented the no-confidence vote to the city council One said that due to how Calvello and Clark manage the department employees are miserable and there is low morale Calvello and Clark were sued in 2024 by Officer Victoria Johnson sexual harassment/hostile work environment violation of the state Whistleblower Act and retaliatory discharge The lawsuit said after 10 years on the job she made a complaint about her supervising sergeant saying he had made sexual comments and sexually harassed her She also complained about the behavior of male officers saying some slept on duty in their police cars and would shut off GPS trackers so they could not be located Johnson said Calvello then told her if she continued to complain she would be subjected to discipline and retaliation the adult film actress who received money to stay silent about her involvement with President Donald Trump before he ran for president that Johnson was disciplined differently than male officers for similar infractions of policy and procedures It states the city fired her in February 2022 and that city officials opposed her request for unemployment payments by falsely stating she was receiving a pension A union arbitrator ruled she was unjustly fired and reinstated her in 2023 that the city then retaliated by making her re-attend a 14-week police training academy even though she was still a certified officer filed in DuPage County Circuit Court in May 2024 Calvello and Clark could not be reached for comment on Friday the department had the equivalent of 20 full-time officers according to the city’s annual financial report Occupation: Associate professor of accounting Previous offices held: Appointed Oak Brook Village Trustee in June 2023 Our village faces a unique problem of continuing to support our longtime residents while keeping an eye toward the influx of younger families Balancing these two constituent groups requires smart investment in our future while maintaining our commitment to the programs and facilities enjoyed by our longtime residents We must also continue to be proactive in our approach to public safety and fiscal conservatism which have allowed significant investments in police technology and a renewed focus on village infrastructure We have maintained a conservative approach to our fiscal decisions and have worked to ensure all businesses in the village pay their fair share of sales tax we have been able to maintain a comfortable financial position that has allowed for continued investment in the future of Oak Brook Our spending has focused on enhancing public safety and we will continue to maintain this focus Our turnaround at the Sports Core has also enabled long due reinvestment in village infrastructure Our continued spending will focus on overdue equipment replacement and other infrastructure improvements and repairs For many years large infrastructure projects were put on hold due to uncertain financial positions Under the current excellent village management we have been able to identify many cost saving opportunities and efficiencies the work at revitalizing the Sports Core has produced financial savings that free up resources from the general fund we have approved a myriad of projects related to improving road and bridge infrastructure we have done so in a calculated and cost effective way by grouping water and sewer projects with road repairs so as not to duplicate effort and waste resources I spend considerable time familiarizing myself both with the current issues facing the village but also with the history — as the history often informs the position of other leaders and our constituents I have found the village staff to be excellent in preparing information for the board which allows lively discussion and frequently collaborative outcomes I am also not afraid to ask the difficult questions both of the staff and other board members At times this results in a dissenting opinion which is healthy in effectively managing the village I pride myself in being an informed leader who listens to the broad constituent base in Oak Brook Ranging from my personal experience as parent of school-age children to the historical perspective of long-term residents I can effectively integrate these voices into fiscally responsible but forward looking village priorities We must continue to focus on innovative investments in the village — particularly as it related to office space and corporate engagement Exploring additional uses for more traditional office space and integrating technology will ensure Oak Brook continues to be a corporate destination Armchair game show enthusiasts can now spin the wheel and slam their own buzzers at a new interactive attraction in Oak Brook Great Big Game Show, an immersive, live-hosted experience where guests step into the role of game show contestants, opened Sunday in Oakbrook Center Teams of two or more compete head-to-head on a high-tech soundstage straight out of a TV show experiencing a variety of challenges over the course of an hour to earn points and claim victory Each game is promised to be unique with different randomized content packs Minigames within the game range from puzzle-solving to trivia “Great Big Game Show is a unique experience designed to feel like you’re stepping into your very own game show,” co-founder Jonathan Murrell said in a press release “We have a mix of 18 rotating minigames paired with interactive elements fun challenges and a live host to make each visit different for all guests.” It’s the first Illinois location for the attraction from the founder of The Escape Game By default they offer open studios in which contestants may team up with and compete against other groups The one-hour games are $38.99 per person plus tax The spot is located on Level 2 next to Sandbox VR and Claire’s Reservations can be made online 2025 at 11:36 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tajuan Brassel was arrested on a charge of attempted armed robbery in Oak Brook (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)OAK BROOK IL – A man who arranged a meeting to sell shoes in an Oak Brook parking lot ended up pulling a gun on the buyer was arrested on a charge of attempted armed robbery Brassel met with the buyer in the 2100 block of West 22nd Street in Oak Brook Brassel had indicated he would sell pairs of Balenciaga and Lanvin shoes for $350 That price is far less than what those brands typically cost who was in the driver's seat of a 2016 Nissan Altima Brassel showed the man both pairs of shoes Brassel told the buyer that he would give him the shoes once the buyer had cash in his hand Then Brassel reached inside his jacket with his right hand and pulled out a black handgun with an extended magazine Brassel is accused of pointing the gun at the man The buyer ran away and called 911 from a nearby store Brassel was found traveling south on Interstate 90 near 52nd Street "While buying and selling items with someone you met online is increasingly commonplace there are still risks involved," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in the news release "There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself when conducting such transactions such as always meet in a public place during daylight hours tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return and keep your cell phone charged and nearby 2025 at 5:15 am CTJaidera Rincon-Jaramillo was arrested on felony charges of burglary (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)Gregory Mendoza-Rivas (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)David Vivas-Esis (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)Jonamer Barrios-Moreno (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)OAK BROOK IL – Four men stole nearly $5,000 worth of sunglasses Monday at an Oak Brook store pulling an employee to the ground as they got away Two of the men were listed as having Chicago addresses All four were labeled as Venezuelan "illegal migrant offenders" in a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office Oak Brook officers received information about suspicious activity involving a silver Ford Fusion in the Oakbrook Center mall parking lot The four men then stole 13 pairs of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut the driver reached 93 mph on Butterfield Road and made his way to eastbound Interstate 290 The driver exited at Mannheim Road after officers successfully deployed tire-deflating devices The men then pulled over and were arrested They were identified as Jaidera Rincon-Jaramillo The four were arrested on felony charges of burglary Rincon-Jaramillo and Barrios-Moreno also face charges of felony aggravated fleeing and eluding A Chicago woman remains in the DuPage County jail after authorities say she caused a crash in Oak Brook Wednesday while trying to evade police DuPage County Judge Maureen Riordan Thursday denied pretrial release for Kahdijah Terry Terry is charged with two felony counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer one felony count of criminal damage to property and multiple counts of misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including one count of driving with a suspended license Oak Brook police officers were alerted around 2:35 p.m Tuesday of a Black Audi Q5 that was believed to be involved in a robbery/retail theft in Countryside Officers found the car near Oak Brook Mall and an unmarked squad began to follow it As the Audi pulled out of the mall and began to drive westbound on 22nd Street it rolled backward and tapped the unmarked squad car and officers inside then activated the lights and sirens ignored the red light and turned onto 22nd Street and began driving 61 mph in a 40 mph zone Authorities say the Audi then attempted to make a right-hand turn from the leftmost lane to travel northbound on Route 83 Officers had to remove Terry from the Audi after she refused to exit where she allegedly caused about $7,000 in damage to a hospital bed The occupant of the Lexus was not seriously injured Terry will appear in DuPage County court again on Dec she also faces fleeing and attempted eluding charges in Cook County The Oak Brook site, located at 2210 Midwest Road offers a prime office and redevelopment opportunity in Chicago's sought-after western suburbs 28,154± SF building sits on 3.03± AC with suite options from 500± SF to 3,100± SF and is currently 60% occupied ample on-site parking and a central location near Oak Brook Center mall the property provides exceptional value for office tenants investors and developers the site offers easy access to O'Hare and Midway airports Existing tenants include strong medical businesses that provide physical therapy versatile site layout and value-add potential make it ideal for new leasing This turnkey building is ready for new tenants or transformation by a visionary developer Located at 26250 Northwestern Highway in Southfield two-story building sits on 2.85± AC in the heart of Southfield's premier office the site offers high visibility and accessibility the site has versatile potential for retail Its strategic location near Lawrence Technological University and Southfield city offices makes it a prime investment for buyers looking to capitalize on the area's strong economic activity "Both properties sit on major thoroughfares in well-established suburban areas providing fantastic demographics 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Chicago Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook is hosting an Easter Bunny Tea on Saturday a whimsical brunch event that will bring the spirit of Eastertime to life with a variety of springy teas and bites Along with a special appearance by the titular rabbit to help you hop into the celebratory vibe, attendees can enjoy festive brews (and bubbly for the adults) tasty treats (including  mini-donuts and fruit kebabs for the youngins) and a range of activities throughout the event, including Easter-themed crafts and entertainment Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestspotifyAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine Two men are in custody after police say they stole a car then ran after being pulled over early Friday morning Oak Brook police responded to a delayed suspicious incident report from around 3 a.m the officers found a dark-colored Nissan Rogue with Indiana registration and a Hyundai Sonata with Illinois registration both of which later turned out to be stolen Police turned on their lights and pursued the two vehicles onto eastbound 22nd Street into Westchester at which point the two occupants in the Sonata got out of the car and ran They were taken into custody after a short chase with help from Westchester police officers The Sonata was determined to have been stolen from the 100 block of Sheffield Lane in Oak Brook while the Rogue had been stolen the night before in Hammond was charged with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle felony possession of burglary tools and fleeing and eluding a police officer A 17-year-old juvenile from Chicago was charged with felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and taken to the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center detectives learned that the offenders entered several vehicles and mailboxes in Oak Brook with the intention of taking items of value Chicago police later notified Oak Brook police that the two male occupants of the Nissan Rogue attempted an armed robbery in Chicago The two men tried to rob a Chicago sanitation service employee at gunpoint at about 5 a.m The second was taken to the hospital in critical condition Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells gave an update Friday on an attempted home invasion that led to a homeowner opening fire, hitting and killing one of the suspects (FOX 13 Tampa Bay). YouTube Tips ⓘ A South American immigrant convicted of home invasion and residential burglary in Oak Brook and an absconder at large for a parole violation with the Illinois Department of Corrections was shot and killed by a homeowner while he was allegedly committing a home invasion in Bradenton His accomplice was arrested a few blocks away during a k-9 track An absconder is a person who has been released from custody or probation/parole and has gone missing while avoiding legal process or authorized control Absconders are also known as fugitives or fugitives from justice According to the Bradenton Herald and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, just after 9 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2024 the images of two masked offenders were caught on the homeowner’s video surveillance entering the back of a house in the block of 6700 Hickory Hammock Circle in the River Club community east of Bradenton The River Club community is not a gated community and is located on the west side of Manatee County which is across Tampa Bay and southeast of St Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said the victim homeowner’s surveillance camera detected motion on the side of the home and told his wife to find a safe place and grabbed his gun The homeowner and his wife had been enjoying their night at home when the husband got an alert from the home security cameras He told his wife to get to a “safe place” before grabbing his firearm and walking into a bedroom where he was “immediately” confronted by one of the masked invaders already inside his home The homeowner fired three shots in the bedroom from a semi-automatic 9 mm pistol who was still climbing through the window to enter the house Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that they tracked the fleeing suspect with K-9 units was transported to a local hospital for minor K-9 bite injuries according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Michel Soto-Mella is believed to have migrated from Chile into California a few months ago Police authorities in Florida identified the male offender who was shot and killed as Jorge Nestevan Flores-Toledo identified in Florida as a 27-year-old from Mexico Police indicated that the suspect also uses an alias of Anibal Miller-Valencia the Illinois-convicted offender was known as Anibal Miller-Valencia the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office became aware that Miller-Valencia had an active warrant out of DuPage County Illinois and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for parole violation Identified in Illinois as South American immigrant from Chile in 2023 — accused of being the getaway driver for an accomplice involved in a home invasion and residential burglary Anibal Miller-Valencia was sentenced four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections as a criminal involved in home invasion and residential burglary but he was paroled in just under six months Anibal Miller-Valencia (5’03” 158 LBS) was released on parole in Illinois on November 22 and was shot dead just over one month later in the Florida home invasion DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that bond was set Monday morning 2023 for a South American immigrant accused being the accomplice connected to a break-in home invasion at an Oak Brook home in January 2023 2023 where Judge Joseph Bugos set bond at $1.5 million with 10% to apply Miller-Valencia has been charged with one count of Home Invasion (Class X Felony) and one count of Residential Burglary (Class 1 Felony) he faced a penalty of between six to thirty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections the South American immigrant served almost 6 months in jail for residential burglary and home invasion before being released on parole on November 22 officers with the Oak Brook Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion on Luthin Road officers spoke to a female juvenile who was home alone at the time of the incident Following an investigation into the matter it is alleged Miller-Valencia and two unknown accomplices drove to a nearby forest preserve parking lot and parked their car the two unknown accomplices left the vehicle while Miller-Valencia waited behind Miller-Valencia’s unknown accomplices then went to the home on Luthin Road broke a rear glass door and entered the home the juvenile hid behind a door and that after a short time the two individuals fled into a nearby wooded area officers found Miller-Valencia in the forest preserve parking lot seated in the driver’s seat of the car with the car running “I can’t imagine the terror this young victim must have felt when she heard glass breaking and unknown voices in her house while she was home alone Everyone has a right to feel safe in their own home that sense of safety has now been shattered The type of violent behavior alleged in this case also has a crippling effect on the entire community Thanks to the quick response of the Oak Brook Police Department one of the individuals suspected in this case is now in custody and if found guilty is facing a significant amount of time behind bars I thank the Oak Brook Police Department for their outstanding work on this case as well as the multitude of other agencies that assisted I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Helen Kapas Alyssa Rabulinski and Thomas Elsner for their efforts in assisting with the investigation and preparing a strong case against Mr — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B “Oak Brook Police Officers work diligently on a daily basis to keep our community safe A person’s home should be their safe haven and this incident violated that space I’m incredibly proud of our response to this incident and coordinated efforts of twenty-one other police agencies that responded to assist I’d like to thank all the agencies that responded with officers I’d also like to thank our detectives who worked tirelessly throughout the weekend with State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office to secure charges.” — Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis Miller-Valencia’s next court appearance was scheduled for February 6 for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt — DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office South American immigrants account for a fraction of all immigrants from Latin America with populations from Mexico and Central America significantly larger South American immigrants in the United States from Chile in 2019 were calculated at 94,000 in 2019 The top three immigrant counts from South American countries are Colombia (808,000) Home invaders ransacked a home in Oak Brook over the weekend, taking valuables while a teenage girl was still at home. YouTube Tips ⓘ Fraud by Omission: Village of Mount Prospect Omits Important Details from Battering Case of Teens Using Gay Dating App to Lure Victims “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” A motion was granted Thursday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen Toyota 4Runner Theon Mitchell, 26, of the 6800 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count each of aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle and attempted aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle valued at $25,000 or more, according to a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office news release He also faces two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer and one count of misdemeanor reckless driving On March 19, an Oak Brook police officer received information that the allegedly stolen Toyota may be in the area of Route 83. About 1:37 p.m., the officer saw the Toyota northbound on Route 83 and began following the vehicle, according to the release. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Rather than stopping, the driver of the Toyota, later determined to be Mitchell, accelerated at speeds in excess of 75 mph away from the officer in rainy conditions, authorities said. Mitchell allegedly made a U-turn on Route 83 near Riverside Drive and continued to flee police southbound on Route 83. As Mitchell fled, reaching speeds in excess of 80 mph, he swerved onto the shoulder to avoid stop sticks, traveled on the shoulder of the road, weaved in and out of traffic and ignored a red light at Hodges Road, according to the release. Mitchell exited Route 83 onto 55th Street where the pursuit continued, now with assistance from multiple agencies, reaching speeds between 80 and 100 mph. At 55th Street and Willow Springs Road, Mitchell stopped at a red light, but when police exited their vehicles in an attempt to stop him, Mitchell drove away eastbound on 55th Street, striking an unmarked squad car as he fled, authorities said. Mitchell allegedly continued fleeing authorities and ultimately turned into the parking lot of Helping Hand School, located in the 9600 block of 55th Street in Countryside, where he exited the Toyota and fled on foot. Authorities located Mitchell hiding in bushes around the corner from the school and arrested him, according to the release. “The apprehension of the defendant in this case sends a loud and clear message that in DuPage County you cannot outrun the law,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in the release. “If you flee from officers, you will quickly realize there is nowhere to go and soon find yourself in the back of a squad car. We will use every means available to us including technology and assistance from other agencies to keep our streets and communities safe for motorists and pedestrians alike.” “I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, Oak Brook is absolutely the wrong town to drive through in a stolen vehicle,” Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis said in the release. “Sooner or later criminals will realize that fact, but until they do, we will continue to utilize every tool at our disposal to track them down and arrest them.” Mitchell’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 14. If found guilty, he faces a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network A Chicago man is being detained pretrial on charges he had more than 100 grams of illegal narcotics He is charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance a Class Super X felony; manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance a Class 1 felony; and aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer Hayes could be sentenced to nine to 30 years in prison The release said Westmont police stopped a Toyota Camry sedan on 63rd Street on a speeding accusation Hinsdale police reported finding the car speeding north on Route 83 and notified Oak Brook police Oak Brook police tried to stop it around 1:40 a.m but the release said Hayes accelerated and got on to I-88 An Oak Brook officer stopped chasing because of debris flying off the Toyota and hitting his squad car causing the hood of the car to flip onto his windshield until he exited at Austin Boulevard and was arrested by Forest Park police Officers reported finding 108 bags containing heroin/fentanyl “This arrest is an excellent example of some of the underlying reasons offenders are fleeing from the police,” Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said in the release “I’m quite sure this offender has fled from the police in other jurisdictions numerous times and got away with it.” Court records state Hayes is on probation on a conviction for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon A DuPage County judge denied pretrial release Sunday for a Chicago man accused of trying to rob a man at gunpoint in an Oak Brook parking. Tajuan Brassel, 18, is charged with one count of attempted armed robbery in connection with the alleged holdup Thursday. He is set to return to court March 24. Prosecutors said Brassel arranged to meet the man Thursday evening so he could sell him a pair of Balenciaga shoes and a pair of Lavin shoes for $350. When the man had the cash for the purchase in his hand, Brassel pulled out a black handgun — later determined to be a BB gun — and pointed it at him, prosecutors allege. The man ran away and called 911 from a nearby store, authorities said. Brassel was located traveling southbound on I-90/94 near 52nd Street in Chicago at about 9:16 p.m. Thursday, and was taken into custody by Illinois State Police and Chicago police near and 63rd Street. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin recommended people take several precautions if meeting to make a sale arranged online: always meeting in a public place during daylight hours; telling someone where you are going and when you expect to return; and keeping your cellphone charged and nearby. “This was a very serious incident that will not be tolerated in here in Oak Brook,” Oak Brook Deputy Police Chief Robert Christopherson said. “Our message is clear, if you come to Oak Brook to commit a crime you will be arrested and charged to the fullest extent of the law.” https://www.dailyherald.com/20250309/news/suspect-in-oak-brook-robbery-attempt-ordered-to-remain-in-jail/ Steve Zalusky is a reporter for the Daily Herald Eddie V’s hand-carved steaks and theatrical cocktails will open a new location in Oak Brook on Sunday The menu features seafood flown in daily from around the world with signature dishes such as Chilean sea bass steamed Hong Kong style Their prime steaks are hand carved daily by an in-house butcher The V Lounge features a stage for nightly performances by musicians and the cocktail program highlights handcrafted drinks poured with touch of flair The Smoked Old Fashioned is torched tableside on a wooden plank while the Hope Diamond changes color from deep blue to magenta A walk-through wine tower made entirely of glass houses the restaurant’s wine and champagne selection of more than 300 labels The restaurant is located at 3001 Butterfield Road and will be open for dinner seven nights a week but a pair of local eateries want you to hit their bowling lanes and roll three in a row to help neighbors in need Kings Dining & Entertainment in Rosemont invites bowlers of all skill levels to their “Bowl a Turkey 2024” campaign Kings will donate a turkey to The Greater Chicago Food Depository You’ll also get a shout out on Kings’ social media channels with a photo of you holding a sign reading “I Just Bowled a Turkey.” At Pinstripes every time you bowl a turkey from now until Nov you’ll receive a frozen turkey and they’ll donate one to a local food bank There are suburban Pinstripes locations in Northbrook A fall fan favorite is returning to Frato’s Culinary Kitchen in Schaumburg it’s time for the annual release of their Thanksgiving turkey pizza slice Available every Saturday in November for $2.99 walk-in customers can grab the one-pound seasonal slice layered with Frato’s signature brown gravy herb-roasted turkey and a blend of cheeses • Email dining events to rwest@dailyherald.com 2024 at 12:00 pm CDTExpandEddie V's will open in Oak Brook in November hand-carved steaks and theatrical cocktails is rolling out the red carpet in Oak Brook offers guests a luxurious experience where fine dining meets a glamorous night out in a vibrant atmosphere complete with live music trios The Eddie V’s menu showcases seafood flown in daily from around the world including highly prized selections sourced right off the boats Dishes are artistically plated and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood served only at its peak The restaurant’s culinary style is classic American with a touch of modern Asian with signature items including Chilean Sea Bass Steamed Hong Kong Style Eddie V’s serves critically acclaimed prime steaks The V Lounge offers a sophisticated backdrop for an alluring and energetic night out with a stage for performances nightly by locally acclaimed musicians Guests can indulge in the Cocktails With Attitude menu hand crafted and poured with a touch of theater The Smoked Old Fashioned is torched tableside on a wooden plank and the smoke captured in a glass an expansive walk-through wine tower made entirely of glass houses the restaurant’s wine and champagne selection of more than 300 acclaimed labels Eddie V's Cocktails With Attitude menu features signature cocktails Eddie V’s in Oak Brook is located at 3001 Butterfield Road The dining room is open seven days a week for dinner: Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m The V Lounge opens an hour early each day at 4 p.m and serves Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m Live music trios perform nightly on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended but not required For more information, visit eddiev.com Will shoppers line up to patronize a suburban Google store That remains to be seen when the tech giant opens the Midwest’s first brick-and-mortar retail store at 63 Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook next month Google Store Oakbrook marks the company’s fifth physical retail store It will be the first located in a shopping center according to a prepared statement from Google Shoppers will be able choose from a variety of Google products including Pixel phones, watches and tablets, Nest cameras, Fitbit trackers and other merchandise. They also can shop online at googlestore.com and pick up orders at the Oak Brook store Visitors to the Oak Brook store will be able to try out new products services and AI experiences in-person before they purchase Experts also will be on hand to help customers with Pixel phone troubleshooting and repairs 2024 at 11:32 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Terry Kahdijah was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding an officer and multiple misdemeanors and petty traffic offenses including driving with a suspended license IL – A woman suspected of robbery and theft led Oak Brook officers on a chase and struck a car in doing so Oak Brook police were informed about a black Audi Q5 that was believed to have been involved in a robbery and theft in Countryside with an officer following in an unmarked car As the Audi began to pull out of the mall to go west on 22nd Street it rolled backward and tapped the bumper of the unmarked car The squad car's emergency lights were activated Kahdijah then ignored the red light and turned west on 22nd Street She then is accused of speeding 61 mph in a 40 mph zone Kahdijah tried to turn right from the left-most lane to go north Officers removed her and took her to the hospital Kahdijah was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and eluding an officer I want to remind motorists that in DuPage County we will not tolerate this type of alleged behavior that puts not only the accused at risk but also the officers involved as well as the motoring public," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in the news release 1 in Oak Brook – its first store in the Midwest Customers will have hands-on experiences with Google products with the others in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood; Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood; Mountain View "We have experts on hand to help visitors get the most out of their device providing Pixel phone repairs and more," Google said in the news release Michael Jordan’s Steak House will close its doors for good in December The announcement came in a mailing list email and on the restaurant’s Facebook page Thursday morning as we’ve loved every moment serving you and being part of this community,” the note reads “A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team for your dedication and to our loyal guests and partners—your support has meant everything!” the restaurant’s final day will be Saturday Members of its “Steak Hall of Fame” can take home their monogrammed steak knife as “a token of our gratitude,” the Facebook post states The Cornerstone Restaurant Group concept still has locations in the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago as well as in Connecticut