Wheaton man charged in string of suburban lottery ticket thefts held until trial
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A Wheaton man accused of stealing lottery tickets from multiple suburban convenience stores, including one in Elmhurst, will remain in custody until his next court date, DuPage County officials said.

Burned body found near Lincoln Marsh in Wheaton identified by police

The burned body discovered in the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area on Wednesday has been identified as a 56-year-old Wheaton man who was reported missing earlier that day.

New details released after body found burned in Wheaton
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A body was found burning in a fire in the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday, prompting a large police presence.

Former Carol Stream man learns sentence after firing shots at vehicle with ex-girlfriend inside

A former Carol Stream man has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for firing shots at a car occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another person in 2022.

Illinois now has an official state mushroom

Illinois' official state mushroom was championed by elementary students in Wheaton.

My Half of the Sky coffee shop in Wheaton seeks to uplift and empower the hopeless
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My Half of the Sky in Wheaton is a unique coffee shop founded by Renee Pollino that combines a passion for community, hospitality, and ethical consumerism to combat issues like poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.

LEGO convention coming to Chicago suburb this fall

All the bricks have aligned for a LEGO convention to come to the Chicago area this September.

Annual Scottish Festival, Highland Games return to Wheaton
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The 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games is the Midwest's largest Scottish event and it's happening this weekend at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Founder and director Nancy Strolle shares more about what visitors can expect.

Naperville Ribfest 2024 will not return this summer
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Naperville's Ribfest was not added to the 2024 calendar, according to The Daily Herald. The Exchange Club of Naperville, which has been hosting the event for 30 years, said that they had other things going on and couldn't put it together this year.

Man charged with setting fire at Tinley Park Menards
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A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.

Wheaton man charged with starting fire in Menards

A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.

Glennette Turner garners nationwide recognition with writing, research
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Author Glennette Turner is a force in the literary world who inspires a ton of admiration. She is an educator and author who after nine decades on this earth, is still making good on lessons she learned as a child.

Migrant among 2 charged with stealing from DuPage County businesses

A Venezuelan migrant and a Chicago mother were charged with stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise in separate burglaries at two businesses in DuPage County.