Carol Stream man going to prison for act of arson at his own home

This week, 52-year-old Eric Neuman was sentenced to 18 years in prison for Aggravated Arson. The DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin says Neuman sent texts to his soon-to-be ex-wife, threatening that he would cause an explosion in their home. Later that month, Neuman placed gasoline containers and propane tanks in their house and garage, and started a fire that caused an explosion that severely damaged their house and the homes of nearby neighbors. No injuries were reported. Berlin called the crime "an abhorrent case of domestic violence".