Chicago man found guilty of shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors

A jury found an ex-Chicago man guilty of shooting a pregnant woman while she was traveling in early 2022, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office. 

The Offseason: Wheaton North football coach gets NFL opportunity
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Wheaton North High School Defensive Backs coach Ashleigh Wilkinson-McQuaid is one of 25 finalists for the Tampa Bay Bucs National Coaching Academy.

Walk to end pancreatic cancer to take place in Chicago suburb
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The Pan Can Purple Stride walks will take place around the country, including in suburban Wheaton, later this month to raise money to combat pancreatic cancer.

Convicted felon gets 18 years for crimes in Wheaton, including violent home invasion

A Villa Park man was sentenced to 18 years in prison Tuesday for convictions in two unrelated cases involving firearm possession and a violent home invasion in Wheaton. The sentencing follows his convictions in separate trials last year.

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.