Catholic school reverses course, decides to hire lacrosse coach who's married to a woman after all
A Catholic school in Lisle, Illinois, had "deferred" its offer of employment to Amanda Kammes after she listed her wife as an emergency contact on forms. But students came out with rainbow flags to protest and the school board changed course.
Students protest after lacrosse coach is fired, apparently because she is married to a woman
Students at Benet Academy in Lisle said that Amanda Kammes was offered the job and had been filling out paperwork when she listed her wife as an emergency contact. The students described Kammes as well-liked and well-qualified for the job.
Man wounded after gunman fires through window of Lisle apartment
A man was wounded early Monday after someone fired through the window of an apartment in west su
Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Lisle Sensory Garden receives $15,000 grant for upgrades
The Sensory Garden and Playground in Lisle are getting a $15,000 grant to install a gravity rail addition to the accessible treehouse.
Drone video shows tornado damage in Chicago suburbs
"ENTIRE HOUSE GONE": Drone video shows extensive damage in the Chicago suburbs after a tornado struck late Sunday night.
Tornado video: Ring footage shows moment tornado hit Chicago suburbs
New Ring footage shows the moment a tornado swept through the Chicago suburbs late Sunday night.
Volunteers in Lisle assemble care packages for troops serving overseas
In west suburban Lisle, volunteers assemble care packages for troops serving in the Middle East, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Each box is stuffed with 25 pounds of surprises from home.
Former Naperville high school assistant boys basketball coach accused of possessing child pornography
A former Naperville North High School assistant boys basketball coach has been accused of possessing child pornography and has been charged accordingly.
Police: Lisle man robs Carol Stream gas station, tells officers 'just shoot me'
As officers attempted to take Paul Gleason into custody, Gleason ignored their commands and even approached the officers while holding a black object in his hand and saying, “just shoot me,” police said.
Baseball card sales boom during the pandemic
Every week, Allen and his dad stop by a Lisle baseball card shop to see what they can add to their collection -- and they are not alone. Sales of baseball cards have skyrocketed during the pandemic.
Judge: Man impersonating Chicago cop 'danger' to community
A man arrested at least three times for impersonating a Chicago police officer, including once at age 14, appeared in court Friday on charges that he did the same crime three times this year, including once when he allegedly pulled over a vehicle and searched its occupants.
Suburban man charged with impersonating Chicago police sergeant
A Lisle man allegedly impersonated a Chicago police sergeant several times on the Near West Side.
Lisle Police release video of traffic stop ending in fatal vehicle crash
Lisle Police released dashcam footage Wednesday of a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a tollway entrance ramp in the western suburb, killing the 30-year-old driver and injuring his passenger.
Driver dies in crash while fleeing cops in Lisle
A driver died and his passenger was injured in a crash early Tuesday while they fled from a traffic stop in suburban Lisle.