As a wave of car burglaries and thefts has swept over Lockport and the rest of the southwest suburbs, police are now warning residents that the criminals are highly organized and pose a serious threat to public safety.

“This is the crime of...

Edward Thomas, 26, of Elgin, was arrested for having a warrant out of Elgin on Feb. 24. Officer observed a vehicle speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone in the 800 block of State Street. The officer also observed the tint on the window to be possibly...