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 in Villa Park closes after 38 years
A popular food joint in the western suburbs is serving its last patrons on Sunday.
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.
Strat's in Villa Park closing after 38 years, draws crowds and police warnings
A popular food joint in the western suburbs is serving its last patrons on Sunday.
Trump picks Catholic advocacy group head from Chicago suburb for Vatican ambassador
Trump’s pick to be the next ambassador to the Vatican lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Popular suburban drive-thru to close its doors for good
It’s the end of an era for a beloved suburban institution.
Chicago man drove under the influence, caused crash that killed 69-year-old man: prosecutors
A Chicago man is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed another man.
IHSA girls flag football state finals set for this weekend
The inaugural IHSA girls flag football state finals are happening this weekend, with all the action taking place at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.
IHSA girls flag football state finals set for this weekend
The inaugural IHSA girls flag football state finals are happening this weekend, with all the action taking place at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.
Illinois hosts Inaugural Girls Flag Football Finals with Bears’ support
Players are preparing to take the field for the Inaugural Girls Flag Football Finals. The event runs through Saturday, with the first of four games already underway Friday.
Former Villa Park man learns sentence after breaking into home, brutally stabbing girlfriend to death
When officers arrived, they knocked on the door and heard crying coming from the inside the home.