Chicago man sentenced to 12 years for attempted carjacking in Downers Grove

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for attempting to steal a vehicle from the garage of a Downers Grove residence.

Farmers markets begin to bloom across Chicagoland

The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and farmers are ready to bring their best fruit and vegetables to market.

Downers Grove doctor helps people who can't burp
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Dr. Robert W. Bastian from the Bastian Voice Institute talks about what he's doing to help people who struggle with burping.

Police investigate if Marengo robbery duo is tied to 6 other Chicago-area holdups

DO YOU KNOW THEM? Two men dressed in dark-colored clothes first robbed a Marengo gas station and shot the clerk last Wednesday. Two similar robberies were reported in Naperville and Downers Grove, and four others in Aurora.

Duo wanted for robbing stores in Naperville, Downers Grove

Naperville police were searching for two men who robbed a liquor store at gunpoint Sunday evening in the western suburb.

Kennel cough, upper respiratory infections on the rise among dogs
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Dr. Keith True of the Animal Care Center in Downers Grove talks about symptoms of kennel cough and upper respiratory infrections for dogs.

Barkapalooza goes virtual for this year's fundraiser
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The West Suburban Humane Society is hosting this year's virtual Barkapalooza to benefit homeless animals under their care.

Downers Grove father reunited with daughter after 18 years in prison
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A Father?s Day reunion 18-years in the making! Craig Cesal from Downers Grove spent nearly two decades watching robbers, rapists and murderers come and go from prison while he was serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense. His recent release to home confinement was made possible in no small part over concerns for his safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois nurse expresses regret for Wisconsin bar visit without mask

A northern Illinois nurse expressed regret Friday for not taking better precautions while visiting her sister’s Wisconsin bar after the Supreme Court overturned the state’s “Safer at Home” order.

Downers Grove P.E. teacher brings class to students
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Joe Schallmoser, physical educator and athletic director at The Avery Coonley School, joins us via Skype to talk about how he's keeping students active while still practising social distancing.

4 arrested in Downers Grove attempted carjacking

Four people were charged after allegedly trying to steal a car and shooting at a person Wednesday in west suburban Downer’s Grove.