Illinois grandma’s lucky lottery ticket turns into $3 million payday
Move over bingo night — this Illinois grandma just scored the ultimate win: $3 million from a lottery scratch-off.
Chicago area 18-year-old led police on 113 mph chase, punched officer: prosecutors
A suburban Chicago 18-year-old is being held ahead of trial after prosecutors say he hit 113 mph during a police chase and punched an officer in the face over the weekend.
Willowbrook coach on the rise of girls flag football and the road to state | ChicagoLIVE
ChicagoLIVE highlights a milestone moment for Illinois high school sports — the 2025 IHSA Girls Flag Football State Finals in Villa Park. Willowbrook High School coach Rachel Carls joins to talk about the sport’s explosive growth, from just 20 schools five years ago to nearly 200 today. She shares how flag football is opening doors for young female athletes and what it means for her team to compete on the state stage.
Villa Park woman charged with aggravated DUI after head-on crash injures 2: prosecutors
Two women were injured in a car crash involving a drunk driver in Villa Park on Wednesday, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Portillo's names interim CEO as Michael Osanloo exits after 7 years
Portillo's announced Monday that President and CEO Michael Osanloo is stepping down, effective immediately.
Chicago woman led suburban police on high-speed chase in stolen car, prosecutors say
A Chicago woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading suburban police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on Tuesday.
Cook County man carjacked woman at suburban Taco Bell, prosecutor say
A Cook County man allegedly threatened a woman and carjacked her at a Taco Bell restaurant in Villa Park in April.
Chicago area man with ‘arsenal’ of guns for drug trafficking gets 10 years in prison
A suburban man got more than a decade in prison for illegally possessing guns and trafficking drugs, prosecutors said.
Chicago storm cleanup: Over 40K without power after destructive winds, hail
Cleanup efforts are underway across the Chicago area after a powerful line of storms rolled through the region Thursday, toppling trees, knocking out power and leaving a trail of damage.
Chicago man denied pretrial release after police chase ends in Elmhurst garage crash
A Chicago man accused of crashing a car into an Elmhurst home while fleeing police Friday has been ordered held in jail.
Suspect wanted after throwing Molotov cocktail into Villa Park cannabis store: police
Police are searching for a suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail into a west suburban cannabis store early Saturday and fled the scene.
Suburban man accused of 100+ mph police chase, crash to stay jailed until next court date
A Lombard man accused of crashing into another vehicle after fleeing police at more than 100 mph will remain in custody until his next court appearance, officials said Sunday.
Chicago man denied pre-trial release after 'extremely dangerous' police chase: prosecutors
Stolen goods, a police chase, and a crash—A suburban judge denies pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused in a chaotic theft case.
Parrots in need: Chicago-area rescue seeks homes for 150 birds
The Villa Park organization stressed the importance of understanding the responsibility of adopting one of these birds. Some parrots can live up to 80 years.
Diocese of Joliet to close four churches across Chicago suburbs
The Diocese of Joliet will close four of its churches and essentially combine several others as a part of its “targeted restructuring."
Convicted felon gets 18 years for crimes in Wheaton, including violent home invasion
A Villa Park man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Tuesday for convictions in two unrelated cases involving firearm possession and a violent home invasion in Wheaton. The sentencing follows his convictions in separate trials last year.
Strat’s Drive-Thru bids farewell after 38 years, closing chapter on a Villa Park icon
A popular food joint in the western suburbs is serving its last patrons on Sunday.
