DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy gets $7.5 million after serious injury during training exercise
DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Hakim had sued the manufacturer of law enforcement equipment after a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round did not disintegrate after it struck a door as intended but struck the edge of his body armor and deflected into his spine.
DuPage County arts festival postponed due to COVID concerns
A surge in COVID-19 cases is causing DuPage County to call off a fine arts festival this month.
DuPage County Fine Arts Festival postponed due to COVID concerns
The festival was set to take place from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Bond set at $750K for man accused of shooting at cars in Wheaton
A man from Wheaton was ordered held on a $750,000 bond for allegedly shooting at vehicles outside his home.
Wheaton police, residents come together for a good cause
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton.
'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
DuPage County Fairgrounds vaccination clinic relocating to Wheaton
The vaccination clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds is relocating.
DuPage County Fairgrounds vaccination clinic is moving to Wheaton
According to DuPage County Health, the fairgrounds vaccine administration will be moved to the Central Public Health Center in Wheaton.
Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
$22 million cannabis bust, Des Plaines man facing charges
"The allegations that Mr. Oaxaca and his co-defendant were in possession of more than four tons of cannabis and cannabis edibles is proof positive that the cannabis black market is alive and well."
Wheaton College to dedicate new plaque honoring missionary group this fall
A new plaque will be dedicated at Wheaton College in the fall.
Wheaton College to dedicate new plaque honoring missionaries in the fall
The school removed the original plaque back in March.
Wheaton student-athlete honored for charitable work with nation's poorest community
Jackson Moran, 18, raised more than $5,000 last year for the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The community is considered the poorest area in the United States.
Wheaton student wins 'Buddy's Helpers' award for work in poorest community in US
Jackson Moran, a senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School, talks about being honored for his charitable work across the nation and at home.
Chicago teen charged with 2020 vehicle theft, leading police on high-speed chase in western suburbs
A 19-year-old Chicago man was charged with stealing a vehicle from the driveway of a Glen Ellyn home and leading police on a chase through the western suburbs in June 2020.
Study: White evangelicals biggest group planning to skip vaccine
Despite what seems like overwhelming demand to book a vaccine appointment, not everyone wants to get the shot.
Wheaton College removes plaque calling indigenous people ‘savages’
Wheaton College removed a plaque that referred to indigenous people as “savages” after students and staff raised concerns about the term, the president of the suburban Chicago school said.
Woman rescued from pond after falling through ice in Wheaton
Wheaton police officers on Friday rescued a woman who fell into an ice-covered pond while trying to retrieve her dog.
Hatchet-wielding robber who targeted suburban Walgreens turns himself into police: prosecutors
A 32-year-old man accused of robbing a Walgreens store with a hatchet on Saturday in Wheaton allegedly turned himself into police two days later.
Burglar used garage door opener in vehicle to open garage and search for valuables: police
Wheaton police are on the lookout for a burglar who has broken into several vehicles this week in the western suburb.