Add a Punchline to Our Mime in Court Cartoon

If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.

Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Suzanne Matthies, who provided the winning punchline to last week's Poker Dog cartoon: You may have a great poker-face, but your tail says it all.

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Cameras Continue Creeping Into County Courthouses, Kendall the Latest

The DeKalb County and Lake County courthouses have also been cleared for cameras.

Three more counties have been cleared to have cameras inside their courthouses. The Illinois Supreme Court announced that cameras in courtrooms have been approved for the new 23rd Circuit, which included Kendall County and DeKalb County, and in Lake County in the 19th Circuit, according to a story in the Elgin Courier-News. According to the story, "Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon has said he expects to have cameras operating in Kane courtrooms sometime this year." The Illinois Press Association has reported that is up to the chief judge in each the state's 23 circuits to decide whether to allow courtroom cameras. "The policy will allow for up to two video cameras and two still cameras in a courtroom at the same time. Cameras would…

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Marilynn Reinhardt

4:33 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013

Olddeegee, I couldn't agree with you more! These "comment" sections have become a sleazy forum for profanity and innane rants by the same offenders who must be nothing but frustrated, wanna-be writers. In my opinion, Mr. Nagel, there are far too few "comments" deleted. The Patch started out to be a resource for news, but it has worked its way into becoming a step above a check-out tabloid gossip …   more ›

DuPage County Court Watch

Wheaton Murder Trial Delayed, Pornography Cases Move Forward

Patch catches you up on goings on at the DuPage County Judicial Center.

Wheaton—The expected Oct. 18 start of a murder trial in the 2009 stabbing death of Michael Scalzo was delayed after suspect Michael Delaney's attorney said new information relating to his client's medical history had surfaced. Delaney, who remains in DuPage County Jail, is charged with stabbing Scalzo four times in the chest and upper torso in what prosecutors claim was a premeditated attack. Delaney made threats to several people, including an ex-girlfriend, on June 19, 2009, at a Wheaton apartment complex, according to court records. Delaney acted in self-defense, his attorney has said. Delaney asked for his trial to be delayed after his attorney learned of a medical evaluation where Delaney was diagnosed with post traumatic stress …

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In Court This Week: Murder Cases, Two Men Accused of Home Invasion

Here's a look at some of the cases we're keeping an eye on this week.

In DuPage County Court this week is a hearing in the Nodarse-Borizov case as well as in two cases of attempted murder involving Elmhurst women.  Darien—Johnny Borizov, charged in triple murder of his girlfriend's family, is in court July 11 for a status hearing. Most of his recent appearances have focused on defense that co-defendant Jacob Nodarse acted on his own. Attorneys for both men have suggested the possibility of asking for separate trials.  Elmhurst—Cheryl Luchetta, accused of drugging her son in what might have been an attempted murder-suicide, is scheduled for a July 12 hearing where prosecutors will ask the judge to order Luchetta to undergo a psychological exam. Luchetta's divorce case is also up this week, on July 11. …

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In Court This Week: Hearings on Benedictine Lawsuit, Local Theaters' Lawsuit Against Jenna Jameson

Here's a look at some of the cases we're keeping an eye on this week.

Coming off a long holiday weekend, there are very few criminal cases with court dates this week. However, a couple of notable civil cases—one against a local college and another against a famous adult film star—will have hearings at the DuPage County Courthouse.  Lisle—The lawsuit against Benedictine by the family of a former student is up for a hearing on July 5 when the school is going to ask for the judge to throw out the case. The school's dismissal motion basically argues technical problems without addressing allegations they took items belonging to Rachel Julius after her drug overdose. Naperville—The owners of Hollywood theaters wants a judge to enter a default judgment against porn star Jenna Jameson because neither she nor her …

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In Court This Week: Man Charged with Murdering Pregnant Wife

Here's a look at some of the cases we're keeping an eye on this week.

At the DuPage County Courthouse this week are hearings for a high school guidance counselor charged with sex abuse, two thieves accused of stealing tens of thousands from non-profits and and two murders.  Downers Grove—Eric Gilford is scheduled to appear June 10 in Courtroom 4014 for an 8:30 a.m. hearing where he is expected to plead guilty to a charge related to the 2010 murder of his pregnant wife.  Elmhurst—Robert Drefs, who is charged with stealing more than $32,000 from Messiah Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, is scheduled for a status hearing on June 6 in Courtroom 4014 at 9 a.m. Glen Ellyn—David Garmoe, the volunteer firefighter accused of stealing more than $260,000 from the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company, is likely to be arraigned …

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Wrongful Death Suit Filed in 2009 Murder at Saia Motor and Freight

Criminal trial scheduled for May in shooting death of Jason Dragos at Burr Ridge trucking company.

A Chicago man charged with the 2009 murder of Jason Dragos in Burr Ridge now faces a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Dragos' widow. John G. Gilbert, 47, has been in DuPage County Jail for nearly two years since his arrest in the Dragos killing. Tracy Dragos' lawsuit was filed Feb. 7, alleging Gilbert shot her husband to death. DuPage County prosecutors have said Gilbert shot Jason Dragos at Saia Motor and Freight, where the men worked, on Feb. 8, 2009. Another coworker found Dragos in a closet with a bullet wound under his left ear, court records show. In a variety of court filings during the case, prosecutors state that Gilbert - Dragos' supervisor - wrote and emailed a supposed resignation letter from Dragos. The claim is supported by …

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Student Skits Present Homecoming Court

Catch a few of the skits Hinsdale Central's homecoming court presented during Friday's pep rally.

Before Hinsdale Central's homecoming king and queen were announced at the end of Friday's pep rally, each of the 12 couples on homecoming court introduced themselves through a skit of their own making. Many students danced their way to their dates while some acted out scenes from movies or TV shows. Each skit concluded the same way with the men presenting their dates with a red rose. See three couples perform their homecoming skits. 

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