Person struck by Metra train near Wheaton, trains halted

Inbound and outbound trains were halted, Metra said. Passengers are asked to look for alternative transportation.

Wheaton man charged with crash while allegedly high on marijuana

A 20-year-old Wheaton man was allegedly high on marijuana when he caused a crash in west suburban Lisle on Monday night.

Man charged with making false 911 call in Wheaton 'swatting'

Timothy Jackson, 27, is charged with one felony count of making a false 911 call in connection with the Oct. 19, 2019 incident, according to Wheaton police.

Trio charged in Downers Grove, Woodridge home invasions

Bond was denied for two of three suspects accused of breaking into two homes last week in west suburban Downers Grove and Woodridge.

Man charged with leaving scene of Lisle rollover that left passenger in coma

Tyler Kroll, 26, is charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and aggravated reckless driving causing great bodily harm, according to a statement from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.

Man charged with armed robbery of Sprint store in Wheaton

A Calumet City man was charged Monday with the armed robbery of a Sprint store in west suburban Wheaton last week.

Pep Rally Friday: Spirit of the St. Francis High Spartans
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Pep Rally Friday is revving up out in Wheaton where FOX 32's Brittney Payton is checking out the spirit of the Spartans at St. Francis High School!

Man wanted for skipping bail in DuPage County fake veterans’ charity case

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man charged with running a phony charity for veterans after he failed to show up for a court date this week.

Chicago area teen battling cancer tests new wheelchair for freedom
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It was an emotional moment Thursday at a rehab hospital in suburban Chicago where groundbreaking new technology helps a 15-year-old cancer survivor guide his wheelchair using just his eye.

Man gets 15 years for choking ex-girlfriend in suburban Chicago

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for choking a former girlfriend until she passed out last year in the west suburbs.

Wheaton middle school hosting charity dodgeball tournament
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It's a week of goodwill in Wheaton as Franklin Middle School gets set to host its 6th annual dodgeball tournament. The event raises money for local charities. Franklin assistant principal Joe Kish talks about it.