Chicago juveniles crash stolen car at Villa Park auto repair shop
Two Chicago juveniles have been charged after they crashed a stolen vehicle last weekend at a west suburban auto repair shop.
Two Chicago juveniles have been charged after they crashed a stolen vehicle last weekend at a west suburban auto repair shop.
Villa Park convict gets 8 more years for cutting off GPS monitor after attending brother's funeral
“Mr. Berrier’s decision to remove his GPS monitor and run from the law in an attempt to avoid serving his previous ten-year sentence was a complete defiance of a judge’s order and a blatant show of disrespect for the criminal justice system which ultimately cost him eight more years of his life,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.
“Mr. Berrier’s decision to remove his GPS monitor and run from the law in an attempt to avoid serving his previous ten-year sentence was a complete defiance of a judge’s order and a blatant show of disrespect for the criminal justice system which ultimately cost him eight more years of his life,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.
Former Illinois state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, admitting he improperly took more than $240,000 from Teamsters Joint Council 25.
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, admitting he improperly took more than $240,000 from Teamsters Joint Council 25.
Villa Park community raises money to replace oven of beloved Kuppies Bakery
The Villa Park community has rallied around a beloved bakery after its oven went out. Dawn Hanrahan, who is one of the owners of Kuppies Bakery, and her daughter Robbie Ocasio joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
The Villa Park community has rallied around a beloved bakery after its oven went out. Dawn Hanrahan, who is one of the owners of Kuppies Bakery, and her daughter Robbie Ocasio joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Metra train hits and kills pedestrian in Villa Park
Trains were delayed for a couple of hours as police investigated.
Trains were delayed for a couple of hours as police investigated.
Two $1 million winning Lotto tickets sold in the Chicago area
Two $1 million Lotto tickets were sold in the last three days in the Chicago area.
Two $1 million Lotto tickets were sold in the last three days in the Chicago area.
Villa Park student accused of threatening shooting at Willowbrook High School
"Friday this b***h gonna sound like a party," the 15-year-old allegedly posted to Instagram.
"Friday this b***h gonna sound like a party," the 15-year-old allegedly posted to Instagram.
Villa Park man accused of illegally selling guns gets 10 years in prison
"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."
"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."
New push for tougher penalties for people who murder children in Illinois
“What kind of nonsense is that to have people think that they can get away with shooting in places like an amusement park?” said State Rep. LaShawn Ford, referencing a shooting in Villa Park. “On the west side, we have someone shooting at McDonalds. That's ridiculous. We have to send the message to people that we are not going to tolerate killing our babies."
“What kind of nonsense is that to have people think that they can get away with shooting in places like an amusement park?” said State Rep. LaShawn Ford, referencing a shooting in Villa Park. “On the west side, we have someone shooting at McDonalds. That's ridiculous. We have to send the message to people that we are not going to tolerate killing our babies."
Safari Land amusement park shooter opened fire with several children ‘just feet away’: prosecutors
A Chicago man was ordered held on $1 million bail for allegedly shooting a man Saturday evening at a Villa Park amusement park in the presence of several of young children.
A Chicago man was ordered held on $1 million bail for allegedly shooting a man Saturday evening at a Villa Park amusement park in the presence of several of young children.
1 person wounded in shooting at Safari Land in Villa Park; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a shooting wounded one person at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park Saturday night.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting wounded one person at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park Saturday night.
1 person wounded in shooting at Safari Land in Villa Park; suspect at-large
A suspect is being sought in a shooting that wounded one person Saturday night at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park.
A suspect is being sought in a shooting that wounded one person Saturday night at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park.
2 suburban men charged with carjacking woman at knifepoint while her kids were in the vehicle
"A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN LOST THEIR INNOCENCE": Bond has been denied for two men accused of carjacking a woman at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.
"A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN LOST THEIR INNOCENCE": Bond has been denied for two men accused of carjacking a woman at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.
FBI charges Villa Park man with bank robbery
With sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks duct-taped around his waist, Jason Bradley walked into West Suburban Bank in Lombard and handed a teller a note Monday afternoon.
With sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks duct-taped around his waist, Jason Bradley walked into West Suburban Bank in Lombard and handed a teller a note Monday afternoon.
Pups say 'I do' in Villa Park to raise money for local shelters
Leslie Allison-Seei from the Villa Park Community F.U.N. Commission talks about their amazing fundraising efforts through dog wedding ceremonies.
Leslie Allison-Seei from the Villa Park Community F.U.N. Commission talks about their amazing fundraising efforts through dog wedding ceremonies.
Suburban community attempts Guinness World Record for Largest Dog Wedding Ceremony
160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.
160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.
Suspects asked for the time before dragging woman out of car at gunpoint in her driveway: prosecutors
Police said the victim was sitting in the driver's seat of her car in her driveway in Villa Park when two men wearing hoodies and face masks approached the vehicle. One of the subjects asked the victim what time is was and then opened her car door and began to pull her out of it. The other pointed a gun at her face.
Police said the victim was sitting in the driver's seat of her car in her driveway in Villa Park when two men wearing hoodies and face masks approached the vehicle. One of the subjects asked the victim what time is was and then opened her car door and began to pull her out of it. The other pointed a gun at her face.
Villa Park man charged with possessing child porn is free on bond
A Villa Park man is free on bond after being charged with a series of child pornography offenses.
A Villa Park man is free on bond after being charged with a series of child pornography offenses.
Portillo's plans to go public
Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo, who sold hot dogs from a stand in Villa Park. Portillo sold the company to Berkshire Partners for nearly $1 billion in 2014.
Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo, who sold hot dogs from a stand in Villa Park. Portillo sold the company to Berkshire Partners for nearly $1 billion in 2014.
Metra to close Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices
Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.
Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.