Villa Park man charged with trying to sell cannabis cartridges to young boys
A Villa Park man was charged after allegedly trying to sell illegal cannabis products to a group of boys at McDonald's.
A Villa Park man was charged after allegedly trying to sell illegal cannabis products to a group of boys at McDonald's.
Cook County man fled police after alleged disturbance at suburban Walmart: prosecutors
Bond was set at $100,000 for Dionte Washington.
Bond was set at $100,000 for Dionte Washington.
Man sentenced for cajacking woman at knifepoint in Villa Park while her kids were in the car
Luis Gomez-Garcia approached the woman's vehicle while she sat in the driver's seat with the window down. Her two kids, ages 10 and five, were in the back seat. Gomez-Garcia put a 3.5" blade to the woman's throat and told her to move over to the front passenger seat.
Luis Gomez-Garcia approached the woman's vehicle while she sat in the driver's seat with the window down. Her two kids, ages 10 and five, were in the back seat. Gomez-Garcia put a 3.5" blade to the woman's throat and told her to move over to the front passenger seat.
Cook County woman led police on chase reaching speeds of 120 mph: prosecutors
When police searched Victoria Nee's van after the high-speed chase on I-290, they discovered something else.
When police searched Victoria Nee's van after the high-speed chase on I-290, they discovered something else.
Bond denied for Cook County man charged with firing machine gun in Villa Park
Bond has been denied for a Cook County man who has been accused of firing a machine gun multiple times into a residential neighborhood in Villa Park on Wednesday.
Bond has been denied for a Cook County man who has been accused of firing a machine gun multiple times into a residential neighborhood in Villa Park on Wednesday.
Cancer patient named 'Delilah' surprised at LA hospital by Plain White T's singer
A young cancer patient named after the hit song, 'Hey There Delilah,' got the surprise of a lifetime when Plain White T’s singer Tom Higgenson showed up in her hospital room for a one-on-one performance.
A young cancer patient named after the hit song, 'Hey There Delilah,' got the surprise of a lifetime when Plain White T’s singer Tom Higgenson showed up in her hospital room for a one-on-one performance.
Villa Park boy, 13, threatened to bring gun to school and 'finish what he started': prosecutors
A 13-year-old boy from Villa Park is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening another boy and his family in a Snapchat video.
A 13-year-old boy from Villa Park is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening another boy and his family in a Snapchat video.
Cancer patient named 'Delilah' surprised at hospital by Plain White T's singer
A young cancer patient named after the hit song, 'Hey There Delilah,' got the surprise of a lifetime when Plain White T?s singer Tom Higgenson showed up in her hospital room for a one-on-one performance.
A young cancer patient named after the hit song, 'Hey There Delilah,' got the surprise of a lifetime when Plain White T?s singer Tom Higgenson showed up in her hospital room for a one-on-one performance.
Rosemont man charged after telling police officer 'I'm going to shoot you': officials
A Rosemont man was charged with threatening a police officer outside a bar on Christmas Eve in Villa Park.
A Rosemont man was charged with threatening a police officer outside a bar on Christmas Eve in Villa Park.
Bond denied for second Cook County man charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in Walmart parking lot
Bond was denied Tuesday for a second Cook County man accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot in Villa Park before leading police on a high-speed chase.
Bond was denied Tuesday for a second Cook County man accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot in Villa Park before leading police on a high-speed chase.
Bond denied for man charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in suburban Walmart parking lot
Two Cook County men are facing charges for robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot before leading police on a high-speed chase.
Two Cook County men are facing charges for robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot before leading police on a high-speed chase.
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."