Convicted sex offender accused of loitering near Elmhurst high school
A Villa Park man currently on probation for possession of child pornography was accused of loitering near a high school in Elmhurst at least three times in the past month.
Suspects stole merchandise from Oak Brook T.J. Maxx, led police on chase with 5 kids in vehicle: prosecutors
During the pursuit, Russell Miller allegedly drove near York High School as students were being released for the day and sideswiped a school bus, lost control and crashed into another car. There were five children in the suspect vehicle, ranging in age from two months to 10 years old, prosecutors said.
2 in custody after fleeing from Oak Brook, Villa Park police, crashing into vehicle in Elmhurst
The vehicle fleeing from police was occupied by two men, one woman and five children.
Elmhurst elementary student found with ammunition in classroom
An elementary student in Elmhurst brought three rounds of ammunition to school Wednesday morning, prompting a temporary soft lockdown.
Orland Park family says they're lucky to be alive after thieves fired shots at their home during crime spree
A family said they are lucky to be alive after car thieves fired multiple shots into their Orland Park home as loved ones were sleeping.
'Career criminals' with convictions dating back to the 80s accused in Elmhurst pick-pocketing crimes
With decades of experience, suburban police say this crew, all in their 50s or 60s, has mastered the art of the pick-pocket.
3 charged with pickpocketing senior citizen in Elmhurst, buying $17K worth of gift cards with her credit card
One of the suspects acted as if his arm became stuck in the front door of the restaurant as a female senior citizen approached the doorway to exit. While the woman was distracted by the man in the door, a second man stepped up behind her and quickly stole her wallet from her purse.
Mailboxes in Chicago suburb pried open; police warn residents to cancel checks
Elmhurst police are issuing a warning for residents after some mailboxes were broken into.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Chicago suburb, slams 'woke ideology'
Potential Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis whipped up his base in the Chicago suburbs on Monday.
Chicago mayoral election: Vallas denounces DeSantis visit to Chicago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in west suburban Elmhurst on Monday speaking before a crowd of law enforcement.
With nurses in short supply, Elmhurst hospital putting robots to work
Years of the Covid-19 pandemic has left health care workers burned out and hospitals facing ongoing staffing shortages.
Wheeling man accused of painting swastikas on church in Elmhurst
Police said that Josef Stumpfoll had previously been a member of the church.