Ribfest moving to DuPage County Fairgrounds this summer
Ribfest will make its triumphant return this summer but in a new location.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Wheaton man arrested following shooting at West Humboldt Park business
A 27-year-old is facing charges of aggravated battery and discharge of a firearm, following a shooting in West Humboldt Park in August 2021.
RibFest eyeing potential move to DuPage County Fairgrounds: report
Naperville's RibFest could soon have a new home.
Police seek man who broke into Wheaton home on Thanksgiving
Police in Wheaton are searching for a man who broke into a home on Thanksgiving.
Student supervisor at Wheaton Warrenville South HS charged with sexually assaulting child
A student supervisor at a Wheaton Warrenville South High School has been charged with sexual assault of a child.
'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent
A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.
Ball python found at suburban Chicago forest preserve
A snake native to Africa has been removed from a suburban Chicago nature preserve after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
Fundraiser held for Wheaton police officer Chris Harpling, who has cancer
Chris Harpling was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this month. Doctors plan to start aggressive chemotherapy in the coming weeks.
'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits
DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.
Thieves pose as workers at suburban Chicago home, steal $3,000 worth of jewelry
One of the workers was allowed to come in to fill up a bucket of water, and then when they left, the resident realized $3,000 in jewelry was gone.
DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy gets $7.5 million after serious injury during training exercise
DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Hakim had sued the manufacturer of law enforcement equipment after a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round did not disintegrate after it struck a door as intended but struck the edge of his body armor and deflected into his spine.
DuPage County arts festival postponed due to COVID concerns
A surge in COVID-19 cases is causing DuPage County to call off a fine arts festival this month.
Bond set at $750K for man accused of shooting at cars in Wheaton
A man from Wheaton was ordered held on a $750,000 bond for allegedly shooting at vehicles outside his home.
Wheaton police, residents come together for a good cause
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton.
DuPage County Fairgrounds vaccination clinic relocating to Wheaton
The vaccination clinic at the DuPage County Fairgrounds is relocating.