Felon on electronic monitoring steals from Target, leads pursuit across Chicago suburbs: prosecutors
A convicted felon from DeKalb has been charged with unlawful possession of two firearms and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle after stealing merchandise from a Target and leading police on a chase, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
A convicted felon from DeKalb has been charged with unlawful possession of two firearms and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle after stealing merchandise from a Target and leading police on a chase, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
2 adults, teen arrested after high-speed chase in stolen car from Willowbrook: Police
Two adults and one minor were arrested and charged after allegedly stealing a car out of Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Two adults and one minor were arrested and charged after allegedly stealing a car out of Willowbrook and leading police on a high-speed chase, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Chicago man accused of new suburban retail thefts while on pretrial release
Illinois prosecutors say a Chicago man already on pretrial release for retail theft was charged again for the same crime.
Illinois prosecutors say a Chicago man already on pretrial release for retail theft was charged again for the same crime.
Chicago man gets 48 years for shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors
A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, prosecutors say.
A Chicago man was sentenced to 48 years in prison for shooting a pregnant woman in early 2022, prosecutors say.
Burr Ridge mayor pushes for a unique ZIP code: What’s behind the new effort? | ChicagoLIVE
The Village of Burr Ridge — one of Chicago’s great suburbs — is renewing its push for its own ZIP code after years of sharing one with Willowbrook. Mayor Gary Grasso joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain why this change matters, what challenges it could solve, and how a national ZIP Code Coalition is helping communities across 26 states fight for local identity and efficiency.
The Village of Burr Ridge — one of Chicago’s great suburbs — is renewing its push for its own ZIP code after years of sharing one with Willowbrook. Mayor Gary Grasso joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain why this change matters, what challenges it could solve, and how a national ZIP Code Coalition is helping communities across 26 states fight for local identity and efficiency.
Willowbrook coach on the rise of girls flag football and the road to state | ChicagoLIVE
ChicagoLIVE highlights a milestone moment for Illinois high school sports — the 2025 IHSA Girls Flag Football State Finals in Villa Park. Willowbrook High School coach Rachel Carls joins to talk about the sport’s explosive growth, from just 20 schools five years ago to nearly 200 today. She shares how flag football is opening doors for young female athletes and what it means for her team to compete on the state stage.
ChicagoLIVE highlights a milestone moment for Illinois high school sports — the 2025 IHSA Girls Flag Football State Finals in Villa Park. Willowbrook High School coach Rachel Carls joins to talk about the sport’s explosive growth, from just 20 schools five years ago to nearly 200 today. She shares how flag football is opening doors for young female athletes and what it means for her team to compete on the state stage.
Chicago man found guilty of shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors
A jury found an ex-Chicago man guilty of shooting a pregnant woman while she was traveling in early 2022, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
A jury found an ex-Chicago man guilty of shooting a pregnant woman while she was traveling in early 2022, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
$30.9 million in Sterigenics settlements finalized
More than $30 million in settlements was just finalized by Sterigenics.
More than $30 million in settlements was just finalized by Sterigenics.
2 men denied pre-trial release in deadly Willowbrook Juneteenth shooting
Two men accused of opening fire during a 2023 Juneteenth celebration in unincorporated Willowbrook, killing one person and injuring 20 others, have been denied pretrial release.
Two men accused of opening fire during a 2023 Juneteenth celebration in unincorporated Willowbrook, killing one person and injuring 20 others, have been denied pretrial release.
Third suspect charged in carjacking of couple outside Addison movie theater
A Bensenville man suspected of taking part in the carjacking of a couple outside an Addison movie theater will remain behind bars as he awaits trial.
A Bensenville man suspected of taking part in the carjacking of a couple outside an Addison movie theater will remain behind bars as he awaits trial.
Teens carjack couple at gunpoint outside Addison movie theater: prosecutors
Two teenagers are accused of carjacking a couple at gunpoint outside a movie theater in Addison before leading police on a chase toward Chicago.
Two teenagers are accused of carjacking a couple at gunpoint outside a movie theater in Addison before leading police on a chase toward Chicago.
Former suburban COO learns sentence after embezzling more than $1.85M in company funds
A former suburban Chief Operating Officer of a company that sold COVID-19 testing kits was sentenced this week to six years and five months in federal prison for embezzling more than $1.85 million in company funds.
A former suburban Chief Operating Officer of a company that sold COVID-19 testing kits was sentenced this week to six years and five months in federal prison for embezzling more than $1.85 million in company funds.
Woodridge marks 3 years since devastating EF3 tornado
It has been three years since an EF3 tornado touched down in Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
It has been three years since an EF3 tornado touched down in Chicago’s southwest suburbs.
Chicago suburb marks 3 years since devastating EF3 tornado
It has been three years since an EF3 tornado touched down in Chicago?s southwest suburbs.
It has been three years since an EF3 tornado touched down in Chicago?s southwest suburbs.
Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself inside Willowbrook home: sheriff
After several hours, the man released a woman and child to law enforcement before re-barricading himself inside.
After several hours, the man released a woman and child to law enforcement before re-barricading himself inside.
Cook County teen accused of leading police on high-speed chase in stolen car
A Cook County teen has been charged after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car Thursday across the west suburbs.
A Cook County teen has been charged after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car Thursday across the west suburbs.
Willowbrook home invasion: Suspect punches homeowner, then returns with knife
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify a male suspect who invaded a home and assaulted a resident.
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify a male suspect who invaded a home and assaulted a resident.
Suburban man kicked open woman's apartment door at random, slammed her head against cabinet: prosecutors
Pre-trial release has been denied for a suburban man accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and beating her Monday morning.
Pre-trial release has been denied for a suburban man accused of breaking into a woman's apartment and beating her Monday morning.
Cook County man flees from police, throws gun out window; officer struck by vehicle during chase: prosecutors
A Cook County man is accused of throwing a loaded handgun out of a moving vehicle earlier this month while fleeing from police.
A Cook County man is accused of throwing a loaded handgun out of a moving vehicle earlier this month while fleeing from police.
Aurora man charged with firing weapon into crowd at Juneteenth celebration
An Aurora man believed to be connected to the deadly mass shooting in unincorporated Willowbrook last summer has been charged.
An Aurora man believed to be connected to the deadly mass shooting in unincorporated Willowbrook last summer has been charged.