Hidden history in Maywood: Discover local stop on the Underground Railroad

History often hides in plain sight. The thousands of cars that have passed through the McDonald’s drive-thru on 1st and Lake in Maywood, likely have no clue that they’re just steps away from a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Discover local stop on the Underground Railroad
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History is often hidden in plain sight. Suburban Maywood is home to a stop on the Underground Railroad. As part of Maywood's 2024 Juneteenth National Freedom Day Celebration, the West Town Museum of Cultural History will host an African American Heritage Trail Tour.

2 men at Naperville Topgolf found with loaded guns: prosecutors

Two men who were allegedly found to be in possession of loaded guns at a Topgolf recreational facility in Naperville have been denied pre-trial release, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Sergio Brown pleads not guilty in mother's murder
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleaded not guilty Wednesday after being accused of killing his mother last October in Maywood.

Sergio Brown pleads not guilty in mother's murder

Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleaded not guilty Wednesday after being accused of killing his mother last October in Maywood.

Chicago man charged in shooting of 9-month-old at South Side McDonald's
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A man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 9-month-old girl Tuesday at a McDonald?s in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Armed suburban man in stolen car fled from police, went 72 mph in a 25 mph zone: prosecutors

A suburban man has been denied pre-trial release after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Monday night. Officers also found a loaded gun near where he was taken into custody.

Black McDonald's Operators donate 2,500 turkeys to Chicago area veterans and families

The lines were long at one Chicago area McDonald's Wednesday morning, but not for McMuffins or hash browns. Instead, it was all about turkey and the fixings.

Black McDonald's Operators donate 2,500 turkey to veterans and families
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The lines were long at one Chicago area McDonald's Wednesday morning, but not for McMuffins or hash browns. Instead, it was all about turkey and the fixings.

Sergio Brown denied bail following arrest in connection to mom's death
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown was denied bail following his arrest in connection to his mother's violent death. He was arrested Tuesday in San Diego after reentering the U.S. from Mexico.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown denied bail after arrest in San Diego in connection with his mother’s death

Sergio Brown was in a Southern California courthouse Wednesday where he waived extradition following his arrest in connection with the violent death of his mother, Myrtle Brown, last month.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown charged in mother's death weeks after going missing
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.

Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown charged in mother's death weeks after going missing

Former NFL player Sergio Brown was arrested Tuesday in San Diego, weeks after his mother's body was discovered near an Illinois creek and he was reported missing.

Fox 32's Week in Review - Sept. 24
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Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market; and a winning $23.75 million Lotto ticket was sold in Chicago.

Romeoville family murder case • woman attacks 4 Chicago cops • Jim McMahon launches cannabis brand

Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; a woman from Cicero was arrested for attacking four Chicago police officers; and legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.