(Left to Right) Kelechukwu Akuba, Jerron Wilbut, Leverenzel Booth
WHEATON, Ill. (Sun-Times Media Wire) -
Three men were arrested Thursday afternoon, accused of robbing a boy near west suburban Clarendon Hills.
The three are accused of taking cash and property from a boy they had arranged to meet in a car in an unincorporated area near 55th Street and Route 83, authorities said.
They allegedly showed a handgun to the boy -- who was an acquaintance -- before robbing and releasing him about 4 p.m., authorities said. All three men were arrested a short time later.
Kelechukwu Akuba, 20, of the 300 block of East Daisy Circle in Romeoville; Leverenzel Booth, 18, of the 7500 block of Farmingdale Drive in Darien and Jerron Wilbut, 19, of the 16W600 block of Mockingbird Lane in Willowbrook each face one count of robbery, a Class 2 felony.
They were all ordered held on $100,000 bond following a hearing Friday morning, said Paul Darrah, spokesman for the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
All three remain in DuPage County Jail Friday, and will next appear in court April 1 before Judge John Kinsella.
Thursday, June 13 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-13 17:45:09 GMT
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 01:55:01 GMT
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
(Left to Right) Kelechukwu Akuba, Jerron Wilbut, Leverenzel Booth
