West Chicago HS student accused of making threats with airsoft gun: 'I'm going to shoot you'
A West Chicago High School student was accused of flashing a weapon and threatening another student at school Monday.
A West Chicago High School student was accused of flashing a weapon and threatening another student at school Monday.
West Chicago High School student charged with bringing gun to school
School authorities allegedly received information that a student was in possession of a gun on school grounds, and the teen was taken into custody Thursday.
School authorities allegedly received information that a student was in possession of a gun on school grounds, and the teen was taken into custody Thursday.
West Chicago man sentenced to 22 years for stabbing man multiple times in the back, killing him
Munoz-Valdez approached Lopez outside of a home in West Chicago. During an altercation between Munoz-Valdez and Lopez, Munoz-Valdez took a knife out of his pocket and stabbed Lopez several times in the back and leg.
Munoz-Valdez approached Lopez outside of a home in West Chicago. During an altercation between Munoz-Valdez and Lopez, Munoz-Valdez took a knife out of his pocket and stabbed Lopez several times in the back and leg.
'Stigma Crusher' program aims to prevent opioid overdoses
The Stigma Crusher is cruising into West Chicago in DuPage County. It's a mobile outreach program designed to prevent opioid overdoses and get people the care they need.
The Stigma Crusher is cruising into West Chicago in DuPage County. It's a mobile outreach program designed to prevent opioid overdoses and get people the care they need.
Two 19-year-old men charged with carjacking man in his West Chicago garage: Officials
The victim said that two men wearing black masks - one pointing a gun at his stomach - ordered him out of his car.
The victim said that two men wearing black masks - one pointing a gun at his stomach - ordered him out of his car.
West Chicago man charged with trying to suffocate mother with pillow
'VERY DISTURBING': Bryan Jones allegedly entered his mother's bedroom while she was sleeping, placed a large pillow over her face and held it there.
'VERY DISTURBING': Bryan Jones allegedly entered his mother's bedroom while she was sleeping, placed a large pillow over her face and held it there.
Outrage over sentencing in fatal dog kennel fire
The owner of a west suburban kennel that caught fire in 2019, killing 29 dogs, learned his sentence on Tuesday.
The owner of a west suburban kennel that caught fire in 2019, killing 29 dogs, learned his sentence on Tuesday.
Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs
During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.
During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.
Man steals cash register at gas station in West Chicago: police
DO YOU KNOW HIM? Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a West Chicago gas station and stole the cash register.
DO YOU KNOW HIM? Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a West Chicago gas station and stole the cash register.
West Chicago man, 18, charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle
The 18-year-old allegedly approached a vehicle in which four occupants were seated and fired six rounds into the vehicle, striking one of the occupants in the lower back.
The 18-year-old allegedly approached a vehicle in which four occupants were seated and fired six rounds into the vehicle, striking one of the occupants in the lower back.
Metra UP-W tracks cleared after freight train derails in West Chicago
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
Man shot stranger in face in 'random' West Chicago attack: prosecutors
A man accused of shooting a stranger in the face in West Chicago allegedly searched online for unsolved murders before carrying out what prosecutors called a “random” attack.
A man accused of shooting a stranger in the face in West Chicago allegedly searched online for unsolved murders before carrying out what prosecutors called a “random” attack.
Is Halloween still happening? Nearly 25% plan to trick or treat despite some big cities clamping down
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
West Chicago man gets 7 years in prison for child sex assault
A West Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a child he knew in 2018.
A West Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a child he knew in 2018.
Body found in DuPage River identified as missing West Chicago woman
A body found in the DuPage River was identified as that of a missing woman who was swept into the river while walking her dogs in Winfield, authorities announced Thursday.
A body found in the DuPage River was identified as that of a missing woman who was swept into the river while walking her dogs in Winfield, authorities announced Thursday.
West Chicago gym offers drive-thru workouts during pandemic
Mike Sell, co-owner of Midwest Strength and Performance, talks about the unique workout program they created to keep people active while practicing social distancing.
Mike Sell, co-owner of Midwest Strength and Performance, talks about the unique workout program they created to keep people active while practicing social distancing.
West Chicago man charged with carjacking 62-year-old at knifepoint
Moises Patino-Romero, 25, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said.
Moises Patino-Romero, 25, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said.
$1 million bail set for West Chicago man accused of killing roommate
Frank Rosas, 29, was charged with two felony counts of first degree murder, prosecutors said.
Frank Rosas, 29, was charged with two felony counts of first degree murder, prosecutors said.
Man charged with fatal stabbing during fight in West Chicago
A West Chicago man has been charged with stabbing another man to death during an argument last month in the west suburb.
A West Chicago man has been charged with stabbing another man to death during an argument last month in the west suburb.
6 charged in gang-related West Chicago shooting, stabbing
Six people, including three juveniles, were charged in a gang-related shooting Monday in suburban West Chicago.
Six people, including three juveniles, were charged in a gang-related shooting Monday in suburban West Chicago.