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
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A popular food joint in the western suburbs is serving its last patrons on Sunday.

IHSA girls flag football state finals set for this weekend
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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
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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.

Chicago man suspected of stealing $837 in alcohol from suburban Mariano's

A Chicago man who allegedly fled from police after stealing more than $800 worth of alcohol from a suburban Mariano's grocery store on Wednesday has been charged with multiple felonies.

Willowbrook High School fire under investigation

A fire broke out at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, prompting an evacuation Friday afternoon. 

Chicago man fired gun in suburban residential neighborhood, striking occupied vehicle and house: prosecutors

A Chicago man was arrested, charged and released from custody until trial after allegedly firing a gun in a suburban residential neighborhood on Tuesday night, striking an occupied vehicle and a nearby home.