Man convicted of 1985 rape, murder of Downers Grove teen set for clemency hearing
Bridget Drobney’s mother, brother and two sisters say even after 37 years, the pain is still fresh.
8 winning Powerball tickets of up to $150K sold in Illinois over the weekend
Eight winning lottery tickets ranging from $50,000 to 150,000 were purchased in Illinois over the weekend.
Nancy Pelosi discusses reproductive health care during Downers Grove visit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Sean Casten held a roundtable discussion Friday morning on the state of reproductive freedom and women's health care in Illinois.
3M patient records held by Advocate Aurora Health System potentially compromised
Advocate posted a notice about the data breach on its website Wednesday.
Chicago man sentenced to 40 years for hijacking pregnant woman’s car at gunpoint
A Chicago man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stealing a pregnant woman's car at gunpoint in 2019.
Downers Grove hosts 'Night at the Firehouse' to promote fire safety
The event – held during National Fire Prevention Week – drew hundreds of people to Fire Station 5 on Wednesday night.
Tyson Foods consolidates corporate offices, leaves Chicago
Tyson Foods is leaving the Chicago area for Arkansas.
Downers Grove Public Library cancels drag queen event for teens, but controversy remains
Controversy is continuing over a now-canceled drag show event for kids at a public library in west suburban Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Public Library cancels Drag Queen Bingo due to threats
The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
Downers Grove man gets 17 years in prison for spree of break-ins around DuPage County
A Downers Grove man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for burglarizing two homes and a business in late 2019.
Chicago area library defends 'Drag Queen Bingo' event for teenagers
A public library in Illinois is defending its decision to hold a "drag queen bingo" event for local teenagers, claiming that it will be a "valuable" and "affirming" experience.