At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Aurora police: Man killed ex, then died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
The victim, Carolyn Walker, 62, had taken out an order of protection against her killer, but it was not enough.
19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Elementary school teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting student in Aurora
A teacher was found guilty of sexually assaulting a student at Bardwell Elementary School in west suburban Aurora.
Paramount Theater in Aurora reopens, offers 'pay what you can' tickets
The production of “Kinky Boots” will be the first in-person show at the theater in over 500 days.
Aurora man found guilty of sexually assaulting a child
“This child has been let down by adults who she should be able to trust, yet has shown strength and persistence during this prosecution in which she had to tell her story to strangers. I’m proud of her, and I’m thankful for the adults who did right by her," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Tyler Cox.
3 suspects sought after automatic weapon fired into the air in Aurora: police
Police in the suburbs are searching for three suspects after they fired an automatic weapon into the air on Tuesday.
18 charged with gun, drug felonies in Aurora
Eighteen people were arrested and charged with numerous illegal gun and drug related felonies in Aurora Wednesday.
New Aurora top cop sworn-in
Aurora's new police chief has officially taken the reins.
Aurora homeowner attempts to restore historic home to its former glory
Cody Hartman talks about his family's journey to restore a historic home in Aurora after an anonymous tip and photo from a stranger.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Aurora requiring masks inside city buildings
The city of Aurora announced Wednesday that masks will be required in all city buildings due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
National Night Out events return to Chicago area after being nixed by COVID
Residents of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods say they aren't going to let criminals run the streets anymore.
Pritzker signs new law aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation on Monday aimed to prevent gun violence in Illinois.
Owner charged with animal cruelty after dog rescued from hot car in Aurora
Aurora police are warning the public that it is way too hot outside to be leaving dogs locked in cars and said owners will be held accountable for doing so.



















