2 Chicago area sisters sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to joining the Jan. 6 riot
Federal officials say they became aware of the pair after someone shared photos that had been texted to their spouse by DiFrancesco. Authorities said they then found images of DiFrancesco wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, green pants, a black jacket and a black backpack approaching the Senate wing door of the Capitol at 2:19 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021.
Federal officials say they became aware of the pair after someone shared photos that had been texted to their spouse by DiFrancesco. Authorities said they then found images of DiFrancesco wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, green pants, a black jacket and a black backpack approaching the Senate wing door of the Capitol at 2:19 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021.
Suburban teacher accused of having relationship with student, convincing her to get abortion years ago
A teacher at Riverside-Brookfield High School is on paid leave after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student more than a decade ago.
A teacher at Riverside-Brookfield High School is on paid leave after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student more than a decade ago.
Elmhurst man charged with possession of child pornography
“We have the best investigators combing the vile underground where these predators lurk,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said.
“We have the best investigators combing the vile underground where these predators lurk,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said.
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.
A Downers Grove man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for burglarizing two homes and a business in late 2019.
Police search for suspect who escaped custody near Elmhurst golf course
Authorities in west suburban Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped Thursday afternoon near the Eisenhower Expressway.
Authorities in west suburban Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped Thursday afternoon near the Eisenhower Expressway.
Elmhurst police search for escaped prisoner
Authorities in Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped police custody Thursday afternoon near Interstate 290.
Authorities in Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped police custody Thursday afternoon near Interstate 290.
Police searching for suspect who escaped custody near Elmhurst golf course
Authorities in west suburban Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped Thursday afternoon near the Eisenhower Expressway.
Authorities in west suburban Elmhurst are searching for a suspect who escaped Thursday afternoon near the Eisenhower Expressway.
Chicago area sisters face prison time for participating in Capitol riot
The Illinois sisters face up to six months in prison.
The Illinois sisters face up to six months in prison.
Chicago area sisters face prison time for participating in Capitol riot
Two sisters from Illinois have pleaded guilty to joining the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Two sisters from Illinois have pleaded guilty to joining the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Elmhurst man charged with child pornography
“Our digital forensics team is in a league of their own,” Sheriff James Mendrick said. “If you are dealing in the seedy and disgusting world of child pornography, they will catch you.”
“Our digital forensics team is in a league of their own,” Sheriff James Mendrick said. “If you are dealing in the seedy and disgusting world of child pornography, they will catch you.”
Chicago area residents transforming front yards into functional, social environments
One Elmhurst homeowner turned to his laptop, instead of his lawnmower, to help make his front lawn more functional and social.
One Elmhurst homeowner turned to his laptop, instead of his lawnmower, to help make his front lawn more functional and social.
Chicago area residents transforming front yards into functional, social environments
When COVID-19 hit, many residents upgraded their backyards with a new pool, patio furniture or even an outdoor kitchen in order to socialize outside.
When COVID-19 hit, many residents upgraded their backyards with a new pool, patio furniture or even an outdoor kitchen in order to socialize outside.
Elmhurst man charged with spray-painting swastikas on homes, vehicles
An Elmhurst man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on several homes and vehicles this year.
An Elmhurst man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on several homes and vehicles this year.
Elmhurst police investigating after home is defaced with swastikas
The vandalism happened some time between 9:45 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.
The vandalism happened some time between 9:45 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.
Scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
Scholarship named in honor of fallen Officer Ella French
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
A scholarship named in honor of fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French was announced in Elmhurst Wednesday.
Elmhurst consignment shop returns after Covid-hiatus
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, a consignment shop in Elmhurst is coming back.
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, a consignment shop in Elmhurst is coming back.
Elmhurst consignment shop returns after Covid-hiatus
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, a consignment shop in Elmhurst is coming back.
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, a consignment shop in Elmhurst is coming back.
Man charged with setting fire to vehicle at Elmhurst BMW dealership
Bond was set at $200,000 Thursday for a man charged with setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership early Wednesday.
Bond was set at $200,000 Thursday for a man charged with setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership early Wednesday.
Woman killed in crash involving ambulance on Roosevelt Road in Elmhurst
The crash started when an ambulance (that was not carrying any patients) hit black ice and lost control. The ambulance hit several other cars. The woman who was killed was in one of those cars; she had gotten out to check the damage when a driver in a Dodge Durango also lost control and ran her over.
The crash started when an ambulance (that was not carrying any patients) hit black ice and lost control. The ambulance hit several other cars. The woman who was killed was in one of those cars; she had gotten out to check the damage when a driver in a Dodge Durango also lost control and ran her over.