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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Weekend Brawl at the Waverton Hotel Results in Three Arrests

Two people were taken to the hospital for their injuries.

A weekend brawl at the Waverton Hotel, 624 N. York, resulted in the arrest of three people, Elmhurst police said. Police from multiple jurisdictions responded to a fight involving 20 to 25 people that erupted in the bar area of the hotel and waterpark at 12:31 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. When they arrived, they found a victim "bleeding profusely from a cut on the face," according to a police report. Arrested were Tieasha Parker, 30, 15215 S. Wood, Harvey; Shakara Taylor, 20, 5900 W. Walter, Chicago; and Shannell Thomas, 34, 3823 Euclid, East Chicago, Ind. All three were charged with disorderly conduct, causing/provoking a brawl. Both the victim and Thomas were taken to the hospital, and all three offenders were released on bond. Related: Patch…

Jim Court

10:32 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Any large business establishment that caters to many, has alcohol served, is readily accessible via expressways, is going to have its share of problems. I believe the hotel made a mistake when it developed the water park, no matter how well intended. The way the building is designed caused to much interplay between the children and their families and the playful and casual nature of the water …   more ›

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