Illinois man charged with DUI after crashing into building
A Downers Grove man was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a building early Friday morning in Westmont, according to police.
Suburban Xbox sale turns into armed robbery, police nab suspects within an hour: prosecutors
Two men accused of robbing a man at gunpoint of his gaming console and cellphone in suburban Westmont will remain in custody until their next court date, the state's attorney said.
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.
Chicago man found with 112 bags of drugs after high-speed chase across suburbs: officials
A Chicago man was denied pre-trial release after being arrested with 108 bags of heroin/fentanyl and four bags of cocaine following a high-speed chase through the western suburbs, prosecutors said.
Getaway driver from Bolingbrook convicted in several bank robberies
A federal jury has convicted a Bolingbrook man who acted as the getaway driver in multiple bank and credit union robberies across the Chicago suburbs.
TQLA’s Halloween pop-up features spooky decor and delectable Mexican flavors
It’s a Halloween pop-up loaded with flavors of Mexico at TQLA Mexican Kitchen & Cantina in Westmont, now dubbed “A Nightmare on Ogden”.
Westmont nursing home fire displaces 22 residents
Firefighters battled a blaze at a nursing home in suburban Westmont Wednesday morning.
Westmont man, Chicago man arrested after police recover 'extremely dangerous' gun, stolen vehicle
A Westmont man and a Chicago man have been arrested after police recovered a handgun converted into a fully automatic weapon and a stolen vehicle in the suburbs on Thursday.
Westmont crime: Homeless man charged with breaking into home, stealing vehicle
A homeless man is accused of breaking into a Westmont home on Monday before stealing valuables and the homeowner's vehicle.
Aurora man allegedly attacked estranged wife, had zip ties, garbage bags and directions to Cal-Sag Channel
An Aurora man has been denied pre-trial release after allegedly attempting to murder his estranged wife over the weekend.
Duo robbed several banks, credit union in Chicago's suburbs: indictment
Two men have been indicted on charges of robbing several banks and a credit union in Chicago's suburbs.
Westmont man fled from police, crashed into home: prosecutors
A Westmont man is accused of fleeing from police and crashing into a home in August.
DuPage County man, 18, arrested after police recover handgun, shell casings in alley
A Westmont man was arrested this week after police discovered shell casings and a handgun in an alley.
Mount Prospect man charged after selling drugs packaged in Valentine's Day chocolate box: officials
A man was charged for allegedly possessing multiple guns while trafficking fentanyl and other drugs in the Chicago suburbs.
Westmont man held on $250K bond after allegedly fleeing from police with open beer in car
Bond was set for a Westmont man accused of fleeing police on Monday.
Chicago, suburban police prepare for potential 'teen takeovers' this holiday weekend
Preparations are being made in downtown Chicago in case another "teen takeover" event takes place this weekend, and suburban leaders are doing the same.
Chaos at Tinley Park carnival raises concerns as summer events are just getting started
Thousands are expected to attend Westmont’s “Spring Fling Festival” located at Ty Warner Park this weekend, and safety is certainly top of mind.
Cook County man charged with battering 3 elderly victims in suburb
A 42-year-old man is accused of assaulting three elderly victims in a Chicago suburb on Tuesday.