Crime: July 2007 Archives

During a 12-month period, Naperville issued 21,826 parking tickets and collected $391,175 in revenue from fines. The most tickets were issued at the Route 59 train station, where commuters face a 26-month wait to get a parking permit.

By Ted Slowik

A Naperville woman and a Downers Grove man are charged with reckless conduct and other misdemeanors for standing on a pedestrian bridge over Interstate 355 and displaying a banner that read, "Impeach Bush and Cheney - LIARS." Is this a case of a peaceful protest or did they put lives in danger by distracting drivers?

A Naperville family came back from a July 4th party to find that vandals had burned the American flag adorning their house. Worse, the ugly incident happened on the birthday of our nation's founding. Then the Naperville VFW came to the rescue and presented the family with a brand new Old Glory.
Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women have died in countless wars - both at home and abroad - to protect what the flag represents. Granted, this was a case of pure vandalism and is abhorrent, but it raises a bigger question. In a democracy like ours the ultimate symbol of freedom is the right to burn the American flag.
Indeed, it's hard to think of another country that would let its citizens get away with it, that's how democratic America is. So, the question is this: While in no way excusing the vandalism mentioned above, is it wrong in all cases to burn the flag, or are there instances where it's okay to do so as a form of political expression?

A Naperville family came back from a July 4th party to find that vandals had burned the American flag adorning their house. Worse, the ugly incident happened on the birthday of our nation's founding. Then the Naperville VFW came to the rescue and presented the family with a brand new Old Glory.
Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women have died in countless wars - both at home and abroad - to protect what the flag represents. Granted, this was a case of pure vandalism and is abhorrent, but it raises a bigger question. In a democracy like ours the ultimate symbol of freedom is the right to burn the American flag.
Indeed, it's hard to think of another country that would let its citizens get away with it, that's how democratic America is. So, the question is this: While in no way excusing the vandalism mentioned above, is it wrong in all cases to burn the flag, or are there instances where it's okay to do so as a form of political expression?

Plainfield police on Thursday made two significant statements about the investigation into the disappearance of Lisa Stebic: 1.) They believe she was a victim of foul play, and 2.) Her husband Craig is now a person of interest in the investigation.

By Ted Slowik

OK, maybe the Pure Prairie League reference is too obscure, but it's appropriate. In a stunner, Amy Jacobson lost her job Tuesday as a TV reporter in Chicago because she was caught on tape, wearing a bathing suit, at the home of Craig Stebic.

By Ted Slowik

Naperville police on Monday said they are looking for vandals who spray-painted graffiti on at least 15 homes and cars and two churches on Naperville's south side Sunday night. Who would do such a thing?

By Ted Slowik

Lawmakers want to require screenings for ice cream truck drivers, including background checks that would identify sex offenders and prohibit them from working with children. They'd get ID badges and have to register with the state. Does anybody else see a problem with this?