Chicagoland Dispatch

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

City attorneys want aldermen to approve a $22 million settlement for the family of a man killed in a car crash that occurred as Chicago police chased somebody else.

01/12/2026

A 6-year-old boy and his 27-year-old father were injured in a knife attack after a man became aggressive and attacked them Sunday night in Lincoln Park, police said.

01/12/2026

A Lake County sheriff's deputy was hospitalized and six other deputies were treated after a man armed with a hatchet sprayed them with bear spray as they served a court order in Libertyville Monday morning.

01/12/2026

January 12, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aurora Man Sentenced to Prison Following Drug and Fi****ms Investigation

Aurora, Illinois – Eric Rosales, 18, has been sentenced to prison following a narcotics and fi****ms investigation in the 1200 block of Gates Street that resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and multiple weapons, including a fully automatic firearm.

In early 2025, Aurora Police investigators developed information indicating that Rosales, who investigators identified as having gang ties, was involved in the sale of illegal narcotics within the City of Aurora and was believed to be in possession of fi****ms.

In April 2025, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Gates Street with assistance from the Aurora Police Department Community Oriented Policing Unit, K-9 Unit, and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, officers safely recovered 13 fi****ms, including AR-15 style rifles, a sawed-off rifle, shotguns, and handguns, along with a 100-round drum magazine. Investigators also seized nearly 90 grams of co***ne, cannabis, and THC cartridges. One of the recovered handguns was equipped with a device allowing it to fire fully automatic, and another firearm had previously been reported stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Rosales was charged with multiple felony offenses, including Class X felony delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a machine gun. He later entered into a negotiated plea, pleading guilty to one Class X narcotics offense and one felony weapons offense. The remaining charges were resolved as part of the plea agreement.

On November 14, 2025, Rosales was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with credit for time served. Court records indicate he had no prior criminal convictions.

“This case underscores the Aurora Police Department’s continued commitment to disrupting illegal drug activity and removing dangerous weapons from our community,” said Chief Matt Thomas. “The officers and investigators involved demonstrated outstanding teamwork and attention to detail, and their efforts directly contributed to making our community safer.”

The Aurora Police Department would like to thank the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office for their partnership and assistance throughout the investigation and prosecution of this case.

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Jim Levicki, Public Safety Media Manager
(APD Report: AUPR25005081)

01/12/2026

? S Austin Ave, , , Cook County, IL, 60638.

Male - Pit Bull Terrier - White/Silver or Gray Found: 2026-01-12

CONTACT: (773) 712-9983 or (773) 469-1617
Email: [email protected]

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ID # 766658

01/12/2026

Mark Dr and McGrath Ln, , Wheatland Township, Will County, IL, 60564.

THOR - Male - Bulldog - White. Do Not Call or Chase. Missing 2026-01-11

CONTACT: (630) 450-2765 or (630) 373-0220
Email: [email protected]

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Let's get Thor home!
ID # 766661

01/12/2026

UPDATE: The owner was located.

She was located near the 400 block of Ziegler Dr. No collar or chip. Please contact the Grayslake Police Department non-emergency number (847) 223-2341, if you have any information.

01/12/2026

BURR RIDGE (BERWYN) VEHICLE PURSUIT OF A STOLEN VEHICLE AT PERSHING AND RIDGELAND

Intersection

01/12/2026

CALUMET CITY..ISPERN BROADCAST FOR ARMED ROBBERY OF AN ARMORED TRUCK AT THE CHASE BANK..1783 RIVER OAKS DR

Building

01/12/2026

: Chicago police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a woman with critical injuries on Monday in the Illinois Medical District. https://bit.ly/3NEZKI5