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.
Anonymous donor drops gold coin in Wheaton Salvation Army Red Kettle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
