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.
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 Restaurant Week embraces diverse lineup of food and drinks
Restaurant weeks are popping up everywhere these days— and Wheaton’s version is picking up steam every year.
Restaurant weeks are popping up everywhere these days— and Wheaton’s version is picking up steam every year.
Wheaton Restaurant Week puts together all-star lineup of food and drinks
The City of Wheaton is getting ready to celebrate some of its local restaurants.
The City of Wheaton is getting ready to celebrate some of its local restaurants.
Wheaton man charged in string of suburban lottery ticket thefts held until trial
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.
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.
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
A body was found burning in a fire in the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday, prompting a large police presence.
A body was found burning in a fire in the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday, prompting a large police presence.
Body found near nature trail in Chicago suburb, what we know
A body was found near the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday.
A body was found near the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday.
Body found near Lincoln Marsh in Wheaton, police say
A body was found near the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday.
A body was found near the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton on Wednesday.
Anonymous donor drops gold coin in Wheaton Salvation Army Red Kettle
The Salvation Army of Oakbrook Terrace received a generous surprise this holiday season!
The Salvation Army of Oakbrook Terrace received a generous surprise this holiday season!
Homeless man sentenced for 2018 sexual assault near Wheaton trail
A homeless man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path in 2018 has learned his fate.
A homeless man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path in 2018 has learned his fate.
Chicago man shows gun to Wheaton AutoZone employee and threatens her after stealing tools: prosecutors
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing from a suburban AutoZone and displaying a gun to an employee.
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing from a suburban AutoZone and displaying a gun to an employee.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Illinois woman accused of drinking and driving then fleeing from police with 12-year-old daughter in car
An Illinois woman is accused of drinking and driving and then fleeing from police with her 12-year-old daughter in the car on Monday.
An Illinois woman is accused of drinking and driving and then fleeing from police with her 12-year-old daughter in the car on Monday.
Man charged with setting fire at Tinley Park Menards
A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.
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.
A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.