Indiana State University football player from Waukegan among 3 killed in weekend crash
Two freshman members of the Indiana State University football team were among the three students who were killed in a weekend crash, officials said Monday.
Cook County man sold acquaintance fentanyl, causing 29-year-old woman to overdose: prosecutors
Bishop Moore allegedly sold an acquaintance fentanyl — who then gave it to his girlfriend, resulting in her fatal overdose.
Wheaton North High School lockdown lifted after police investigate 'suspicious item'
The lockdown was lifted at 11:40 a.m. after Wheaton police determined there was no threat at the school.
Convicted felon out on bond arrested with ghost gun, narcotics: prosecutors
A 34-year-old convicted felon was denied bond Friday after he was charged with illegally possessing a loaded firearm and narcotics.
Wheaton man gets 16 years for sexual assault of 2 intoxicated women
"The fact that Mr. Tumbarello took advantage of two women who were unable to consent is reprehensible. I thank the two victims in this case for their courage to step forward and willingness to assist us in holding Matthew Tumbarello accountable for his despicable actions," an official said.
Wheaton police respond to 'false report'
A large police presence in suburban Wheaton Wednesday night turned out to be nothing.
Man arrested after allegedly forcing victim to withdraw money from ATM in Wheaton at gunpoint
The DuPage County State's Attorney said that on June 4, Danley approached two people "preaching the Gospel" near picnic benches in Carol Stream. One man agreed to give Danley a ride.
Wheaton 6th grader accused of asking teacher 'Has anyone blown up the school before?'
The student allegedly asked the teacher if police officers were at the school, and began rocking his chair — making a clicking noise on the ground. He would then say “shots fired” every time the chair hit the ground
Carol Stream man fired shots at ex-girlfriend's vehicle: prosecutors
Dejonte Parks followed his ex-girlfriend's vehicle, and when the vehicle was on Wheaton Avenue, police say Parks fired multiple rounds toward the vehicle, striking it once in the driver's side wheel well.
Vehicle stolen with child inside in Wheaton; offender dropped off child near parking lot before fleeing
The subject drove the vehicle from the area and dropped off the child near a parking lot of an adjacent local business, police said.
A star is born: Wheaton native discovers oldest star in the universe
Wheaton native Brian Welch, 27, has discovered the oldest, furthest known star in the universe, NASA announced.
Holden Wight: Wheaton high school student killed in suburban car crash
SAD NEWS: A Wheaton Warrenville South High School student was killed in a traffic accident Friday in the suburbs.
