Chicagoland Dispatch

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Round Lake Beach Police Department’s K9 Dez has received donation of body armor.

Round Lake Beach Police Department, IL - K9 Dez has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Dez’ vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Vincent Difini”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

06/03/2026

⚠️FOUND DOG⚠️ being held at DuPage County Animal Services. If this dog looks familiar to you, please call the shelter at (630) 407-2800.

All animals that come to DCAS have been checked for identification, including a microchip.

🏢: 2255 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
📞: 630-407-2800

Animal ID: A0061118736
Arrived on: 6/3/26

This boy was found near Central and Elmhurst in Woodridge.

There is no deadline on shelter animals. Please watch our website to see if this dog becomes available for adoption.

Adoption: bit.ly/DCASadoptions
Fostering: bit.ly/DuPageFoster

06/03/2026

Officer David Ross was on medical leave, purportedly recovering from a knee injury sustained during an on-duty crash, when he took the exam in 2023 — successfully climbing onto a horse, lifting five bales of hay and moving a 1,200 pound dumpster, records show.

06/03/2026

Two people were hurt after crashing into a utility pole on I-57 early Wednesday, Illinois State Police said.

06/03/2026

W 60th St & S Racine Ave, , , Cook County, IL, 60636.

LUCAS - Male - Golden Retriever - Tan or Cream. Do Not Call or Chase. Missing 2026-05-27

CONTACT: (312) 487-1170
Email: [email protected]

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Let's get Lucas home!
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