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.

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.

Happy Birthday, Cole! Suburban boy battling leukemia gets almost 3,000 birthday cards from strangers

“I just couldn't even believe it,” said his mom, Brittany Magnus. “The fact that so many people took time out of their day to pick out a special card, go to the post office. All these people did it for Cole.”

'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent

A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.

Chicago man charged with attempting to carjack woman at gunpoint at gas station

A Chicago man was charged with two felonies for allegedly trying to carjack a woman at a Downers Grove gas station and stealing her cell phone last month.

2 suspects wanted in Downers Grove attempted carjacking

SUBURBAN CARJACKING: Police said one of the suspects pointed a gun at a customer filling up their vehicle with gas at a BP Gas Station in Downers Grove. The offenders tried to start the vehicle, but were unsuccessful.

Anthony Michael Hall hosts 'Breakfast Club' showing
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Anthony Michael Hall, the star from "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles" will host a screening of The Breakfast Club Monday night at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove.

New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents

Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.

Red Cross opens overnight shelter for suburban Chicago tornado victims

The American Red Cross has opened an overnight shelter to assist residents impacted by the tornado that hit the Chicago suburbs late Sunday night.

Cleanup underway after EF-3 tornado rips through Chicago suburbs

A tornado ripped through the western suburbs late Sunday night, damaging more than one-hundred homes and injuring several people.