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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin police rank 6th for DUI arrests, per AAIM, falling from last year
The Elgin Police Department ranked in the top 10 law enforcement agencies making the most drunk driving arrests in 2024, though the ranking dropped from last year's second-place berth. The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) released the results of its Illinois DUI Arrest Survey for 2024 that showed Elgin ranked number six. Elgin had 245 DUI arrests, the survey showed. 'Each arrest reflects the hard work and dedication of the officers who put themselves on the line every day. Their efforts help protect lives and prevent families from experiencing the pain of a crash,' said Rita Kreslin, AAIM executive director, in a press release. Last year, Elgin Police Department made 282 arrests to achieve the second-place spot. The change could be a result of different factors, like people using rideshare services to avoid drinking and driving or people staying at home more, said Elgin Sgt. Hector Gutierrez, the department's public information officer. EPD does 'no refusal' campaigns during holidays, including Memorial Day weekend. They allow police to work with prosecutors to obtain a seach warrant against drivers who refuse to take a breathalyzer, blood or urine test during a drunk driving stop or investigation, according to the Kane County State's attorney's office. A campaign is coming up for Labor Day weekend, Gutierrez said. 'We are going to be looking for intoxicated drivers on the roadway to keep everyone safe,' he said. 'Hopefully those (campaigns) resonate with people, and they are taking safety precautions,' Gutierrez said. AAIM's survey showed Det. Paul Dublinski had 22 DUI arrests in Elgin last year. Dublinski is a veteran officer who routinely has the highest number of DUI arrests in the department. 'We have officers who really care about getting DUI drivers off the roadway and making the streets safer for the community,' Gutierrez said. AAIM is an Illinois-only citizen activist group founded in 1982 by victims of drunk driving. Its survey, which started 35 years ago, had an 81% response rate from nearly 700 police agencies around the state in 2024. The survey showed the top 10 police departments were: Aurora remained the first in the state for the second year in a row. Naperville had one of the largest increases in arrests from 2023 to 2024, 51.8%, along with West Chicago, which had a 31.2% increase. The sheriff's department reporting the most DUI arrests was Winnebago County with 387. The top five list included McHenry County with 189 arrests, Cook County with 155, Lake County with 136, and Will County with 133. 'Enforcing DUI laws is demanding but essential work. The entire AAIM organization sincerely appreciates the officers' daily sacrifice, dedication to public safety, and efforts to save lives. We deeply value their constant commitment,' Kreslin said, in the release.
CBS News
10-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Rockford lottery player comes forward as winner of last week's Lotto Million 1 drawing
The search is over after a Rockford lottery player has come forward as the winner of last Thursday's Lotto Million 1 drawing , lottery officials announced. The player matched all six numbers to score the prize. Those winning numbers were: 1, 11, 16, 21, 26, 44. The player, nicknamed Lucky Lotto Millionare, said they had never won anything big in their life, until now. "After Thursday's drawing, I got an email saying I'd won, and I figured that I'd won back the $2 that I had spent on the ticket. And I did win back my two dollars… but imagine my surprise when I realized I'd also won $1 million, too!" the player said. They added, "It wasn't until I compared the winning numbers with those on my ticket that I realized I had actually won $1 million. I even sent a copy of my ticket to my dad, who is super analytical, to double-check it for me. He's not a lottery player, but I have a feeling he might start playing now." As for what they have planned with their prize money? "I'd love to treat my family to a nice vacation. My niece is especially fascinated by the history of Egypt, so I'm hoping to surprise everyone with a special trip there!" Lottery officials said it's the third Lotto win worth $1 million or more so far this year. On Feb. 8, one player won $10.4 million after buying a ticket at a Mobil gas station in Des Plaines. Then, on Feb. 17, another player won $1 million in the Lotto Million 1 drawing on Feb. 17. Lotto is an Illinois-only game played three times a week: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. In addition to the regular drawing, Lotto offers two additional drawings, Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2, worth $1 million. Players must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
CBS News
05-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Online Illinois Lottery player wins $1 million in Lotto Million 1 drawing
An online Illinois Lottery player won $1 million in Thursday's Lotto Million 1 drawing. The player matched all six numbers to score the prize. Those winning numbers were: 1, 11, 16, 21, 26, 44. Lottery officials said it's the third Lotto win worth $1 million or more so far this year. On Feb. 8, one player won $10.4 million after buying a ticket at a Mobil gas station in Des Plaines. Then, on Feb. 17, another player won $1 million in the Lotto Million 1 drawing on Feb. 17. Lotto is an Illinois-only game played three times a week: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. In addition to the regular drawing, Lotto offers two additional drawings, Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2, worth $1 million. The winner has one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their prize.
CBS News
27-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
2 winning $250K Lucky Day Lotto tickets sold in Chicago, Aurora
Two winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets worth $250,000 were sold in Chicago and Aurora this week, lottery officials announced on Thursday. The tickets for Wednesday's midday drawing were sold at Navkar Food Inc. at 69 W. Washington St. in downtown and the Mariano's at 3025 E. New York St. in Aurora. The tickets matched all five numbers: 3, 8, 9, 31, and 45. Both stores will receive one percent of the prize amount, or $2,500, for selling the tickets. Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. They are also advised to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they are ready to redeem. The Illinois-only game with twice-daily drawings at 12:40 and 9:22 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app.
CBS News
22-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Winning $600K Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at suburban Chicago gas station
A winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $600,000 was sold this week at a gas station in a northern Chicago suburb, according to lottery officials. It was sold at a Circle K station located at 1000 Milwaukee Avenue in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The ticket purchased for Thursday's midday drawing matched all five numbers: 4, 30, 32, 33, and 43. The station will receive a one-percent bonus of the prize amount, or $6,000, for selling the winning ticket. The winner has one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. In the meantime, they are advised to write their name on the back of their winning ticket and keep it in a safe place until they're ready to redeem. Lucky Day Lotto is an Illinois-only game with twice-daily drawings. Tickets can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app.
