Downers Grove gymnastics coach possessed child pornography, was grooming victims: investigators
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Downers Grove gymnastics coach charged with child pornography crimes
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Downers Grove crash: Pickup truck plows through home, minor injuries reported
At about 4:20 p.m., Downers Grove police responded to the 6500 block of Briargate for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a home.
At about 4:20 p.m., Downers Grove police responded to the 6500 block of Briargate for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a home.
Vehicle crashes through Downers Grove home; minor injuries reported
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.
Vehicle crashes through Downers Grove home
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.
Victim identified in fatal Chicago area Metra crash
Christina Lopez was taking a Metra train to visit her sister in La Grange, as she often did, when it hit a truck stopped across the tracks and she was thrown out a window, the family attorney said.
Christina Lopez was taking a Metra train to visit her sister in La Grange, as she often did, when it hit a truck stopped across the tracks and she was thrown out a window, the family attorney said.
Family of Downers Grove grandmother killed in Metra train crash says accident was 'preventable'
The family of a woman killed when a Metra train slammed into a truck said Thursday they believe the accident was preventable, and they have heard from people who say traffic often gets stuck on the crossing in Clarendon Hills because of construction.
The family of a woman killed when a Metra train slammed into a truck said Thursday they believe the accident was preventable, and they have heard from people who say traffic often gets stuck on the crossing in Clarendon Hills because of construction.
Family of Downers Grove grandmother killed in Metra train crash says accident was 'preventable'
Christina Lopez was taking a Metra train to visit her sister in La Grange, as she often did, when it hit a truck stopped across the tracks and she was thrown out a window, the family attorney said.
Christina Lopez was taking a Metra train to visit her sister in La Grange, as she often did, when it hit a truck stopped across the tracks and she was thrown out a window, the family attorney said.
Private security company hired to patrol Chicago neighborhoods amid increase in crime
Private security in Chicago neighborhoods is becoming the norm, all in an effort to cut down on crime.
Private security in Chicago neighborhoods is becoming the norm, all in an effort to cut down on crime.
Would you take a 20% pay cut to work from home full-time?
Illinoisans weigh in on whether they would take a substantial pay cut to work remotely full-time.
Illinoisans weigh in on whether they would take a substantial pay cut to work remotely full-time.
Naperville man charged with robbing $14,000 from DuPage Credit Union in Downers Grove
Downers Grove police said an accomplice walked into the credit union on April 14 with a cardboard sign saying "large bills 100s 50s stay calm no gps no dye pack.” Then police said that accomplice went outside, got on a bike, and rode a few blocks, where he met up with Tarandle Lee, who was allegedly driving a getaway car.
Downers Grove police said an accomplice walked into the credit union on April 14 with a cardboard sign saying "large bills 100s 50s stay calm no gps no dye pack.” Then police said that accomplice went outside, got on a bike, and rode a few blocks, where he met up with Tarandle Lee, who was allegedly driving a getaway car.
Downers Grove nonprofit Diveheart being featured in documentary
A Downers Grove nonprofit is getting recognized on the big screen.
A Downers Grove nonprofit is getting recognized on the big screen.
A new wave of therapy: Scuba diving
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
‘A story of love’: Elderly couple dying of COVID spend final moments holding hands
“It’s a story of love; it’s a story of commitment; it’s a story of how everyone at the hospital went above and beyond.”
“It’s a story of love; it’s a story of commitment; it’s a story of how everyone at the hospital went above and beyond.”
Illinois Democrats propose additional funding to fight carjackings, retail theft
Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are proposing to spend more money to reduce carjackings, which have tripled in number and are more violent than ever.
Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are proposing to spend more money to reduce carjackings, which have tripled in number and are more violent than ever.
Supply chain issues causing shortage of trees, holiday decorations
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Special Report: Supply chain issues causing shortage on trees, decorations
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Many are starting to think about trimming their holiday trees, and that may be a little trickier this year.
Book in Downers Grove High School library sparks backlash from parents
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Controversy in Downers Grove surrounds 'Gender Queer' book
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
Hundreds of people packed a Downers Grove High School board meeting Monday night to fight about a book.
1 killed in Downers Grove traffic crash
A pickup truck crossed over a center median and collided with a Sedan. The driver of the Sedan was deceased at the scene.
A pickup truck crossed over a center median and collided with a Sedan. The driver of the Sedan was deceased at the scene.