Details of a “breakthrough” in the 1972 murder of Naperville teen Julie Ann Hanson are to be announced Friday morning by Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow.
Naperville Police Department In 1972, 15-year-old Julia Ann Hanson was found dead in an Illinois cornfield. The teen had been raped and stabbed at least 36 times.Her family has been “haunted” by the unsolved crime ever since, but finally, after a nearly 50-year wait, authorities say they are bringing her killer to justice.On Friday, 76-year-old Barry Lee Whelpley was arrested in connection with the July 1972 slaying, Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall and Will County State’s Attorney James
Naperville raises the towing fee to help put brakes on disruptive driving Naperville officials are exploring options for curbing excessive speeding, street racing, loud mufflers and other disruptive vehicle behavior downtown and elsewhere in the city. Daily Herald file photo
Updated 4/21/2021 4:15 PM
Naperville has taken another step to try to crack down on speeding drivers in response to concerns about street racing and motorists evading police.
Under a city ordinance, police can tow and impound vehicles used to flee and elude traffic stops or in other misdemeanor offenses.
Drivers facing felony or misdemeanor charges will now be hit with a higher fee to get their cars back from the impound lot.
Some positive changes, but more work to be done on state police reform, Naperville chief says Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall
Updated 3/11/2021 6:39 PM
Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall sees many components of the state s new criminal justice reform legislation as welcome opportunities for change.
Making it easier to decertify problematic officers, emphasizing de-escalation tactics and expanding required training an area where Naperville police are already way ahead of the game are among those positive steps, he says.
But during a virtual forum hosted Thursday by the League of Women Voters of Naperville, Marshall also pointed to sections of House Bill 3653 that he fears will have a significant financial and operational impact on departments across Illinois, ultimately making it more difficult for officers to do their jobs.