Public Safety
Chicago man jailed after 109-mph chase through Westmont
A Chicago man who allegedly led police on a 109-mph chase through downtown Westmont early Oct. 18 has been ordered held in jail pending his next court date on Nov. 9.
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Person dies on I-88 near Finley Road in Downers Grove
A person was found dead on westbound I-88 near the Finley Road overpass in Downers Grove on Saturday, Oct. 17, prompting a death investigation by the Downers Grove Fire Department and Illinois State Police.
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Westmont, Woodridge police get new $4.5M records system
A DuPage County oversight committee approved a $4.5 million contract with Mark43 for a shared police records system serving 25 agencies, including Westmont and Woodridge police. The DuPage County Board is set to vote on the deal Tuesday, Oct. 13. Downers Grove opted out of the consortium.
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