Suburban Chicago man accused of killing wife with vacuum cord denied release: prosecutors
A suburban Chicago man accused of strangling his estranged wife with a vacuum power cord will remain in custody until his next court date, a judge ruled Monday.
A suburban Chicago man accused of strangling his estranged wife with a vacuum power cord will remain in custody until his next court date, a judge ruled Monday.
Chicago man sentenced after 2021 shooting at children's amusement park
A former Chicago man was sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting another man at a children’s indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021, prosecutors said.
A former Chicago man was sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting another man at a children’s indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park in 2021, prosecutors said.
Missing girl, 17, last seen in Chicago one week ago
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Chicago last week.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Chicago last week.
Chicago couple accused of leading cocaine ring among 9 charged in federal case
A couple accused of leading an organization that trafficked cocaine in and around the Chicago area are among nine people facing federal charges following an undercover investigation.
A couple accused of leading an organization that trafficked cocaine in and around the Chicago area are among nine people facing federal charges following an undercover investigation.
4 Cook County women charged in $1,400 theft, high-speed chase, prosecutors say
Four women were accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Villa Park Burlington earlier this week.
Four women were accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Villa Park Burlington earlier this week.
Man found guilty in shooting at children’s amusement park in Chicago suburb: prosecutors
A former Chicago man has been found guilty of shooting another man inside a children’s indoor amusement park, leaving the victim with severe injuries, prosecutors said.
A former Chicago man has been found guilty of shooting another man inside a children’s indoor amusement park, leaving the victim with severe injuries, prosecutors said.
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.
Move over bingo night — this Illinois grandma just scored the ultimate win: $3 million from a lottery scratch-off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.