Naperville man accused of threatening apartment workers with machete
A Naperville man accused of threatening apartment workers with a machete and barricading himself inside his apartment for hours is now in custody, authorities said.
A Naperville man accused of threatening apartment workers with a machete and barricading himself inside his apartment for hours is now in custody, authorities said.
Illinois man charged with trying to rob Uber driver: 'I got a gun'
A Hanover Park man accused of pulling a gun on an Uber driver, demanding money and pistol-whipping him has been denied pretrial release.
A Hanover Park man accused of pulling a gun on an Uber driver, demanding money and pistol-whipping him has been denied pretrial release.
Aurora man charged after passenger killed in wrong-way Dan Ryan crash
An Aurora man has been charged with murder, kidnapping and other offenses following a fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway last month.
An Aurora man has been charged with murder, kidnapping and other offenses following a fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway last month.
Illinois man who killed Tyesha Bell sentenced to prison
More than 23 years after Tyesha Bell disappeared, the man convicted of killing her has been sentenced.
More than 23 years after Tyesha Bell disappeared, the man convicted of killing her has been sentenced.
Chicago man pleads guilty to secretly recording person in church bathroom, prosecutors say
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to secretly recording a person in a bathroom at a church in Addison, prosecutors said.
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to secretly recording a person in a bathroom at a church in Addison, prosecutors said.
Gibsons sued over oysters allegedly linked to veteran's brain injury
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter Joe Belgio, alleging contaminated raw oysters served at Gibsons in Oak Brook led to cardiac arrest and catastrophic brain injuries.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter Joe Belgio, alleging contaminated raw oysters served at Gibsons in Oak Brook led to cardiac arrest and catastrophic brain injuries.
Gibsons sued over oysters allegedly linked to veteran's brain injury
A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of a Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter who allegedly suffered catastrophic brain injuries after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Oak Brook.
A lawsuit is being filed on behalf of a Marine Recon veteran and retired Cicero firefighter who allegedly suffered catastrophic brain injuries after eating raw oysters at Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse in Oak Brook.
Former Illinois elementary teacher charged with sexually abusing 5 students
A former third grade teacher at a suburban elementary school has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses after he allegedly sexually abused several students during the 2025-26 school year.
A former third grade teacher at a suburban elementary school has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses after he allegedly sexually abused several students during the 2025-26 school year.
Homer Glen man accused of violent Darien home invasion, police chase
A Homer Glen man accused of breaking into a Darien home, seriously injuring the homeowner and leading police on an 11-mile chase has been ordered held without pretrial release.
A Homer Glen man accused of breaking into a Darien home, seriously injuring the homeowner and leading police on an 11-mile chase has been ordered held without pretrial release.
Naperville woman sentenced to 38 years for killing fiancé after argument
A Naperville woman has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for fatally shooting her fiancé during an argument over another woman.
A Naperville woman has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for fatally shooting her fiancé during an argument over another woman.
2 killed in fiery crash on I-88 in Aurora
Two people were killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-88 in Aurora, according to Illinois State Police.
Two people were killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-88 in Aurora, according to Illinois State Police.
2 killed in fiery crash on I-88 in Aurora, ISP says
Two people were killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-88 in Aurora, according to Illinois State Police.
Two people were killed in a fiery overnight crash on I-88 in Aurora, according to Illinois State Police.
Suspect arrested after Darien home invasion, hourslong standoff in Homer Glen
What started as a home invasion ended with a suspect in custody after an hourslong SWAT standoff Tuesday in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
What started as a home invasion ended with a suspect in custody after an hourslong SWAT standoff Tuesday in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Aurora hosts 50th Beep Baseball World Series
A form of baseball focusing on sound is giving those who are blind or visually impaired a chance to play. This week, the world series is happening in Aurora.
A form of baseball focusing on sound is giving those who are blind or visually impaired a chance to play. This week, the world series is happening in Aurora.
Oak Brook officer injured after women led police on 104 mph chase, prosecutors say
Two suburban Chicago women are facing felony charges after prosecutors say a traffic stop turned into a 104 mph chase.
Two suburban Chicago women are facing felony charges after prosecutors say a traffic stop turned into a 104 mph chase.
Beep Baseball World Series returns to Aurora for 50th anniversary
More than 500 blind and visually impaired athletes from across the country will compete in beep baseball.
More than 500 blind and visually impaired athletes from across the country will compete in beep baseball.
Aurora recall petitions could test Illinois law on removing elected officials
A grassroots group wants Aurora voters to decide whether the city should create a process allowing residents to recall a sitting mayor or alderman-at-large.
A grassroots group wants Aurora voters to decide whether the city should create a process allowing residents to recall a sitting mayor or alderman-at-large.
Aurora hosts 50th Beep Baseball World Series
This week, the annual Adaptive Baseball World Series is happening in Aurora! Created for blind and visually-impaired athletes, Beep Baseball relies on sound, not sight.
This week, the annual Adaptive Baseball World Series is happening in Aurora! Created for blind and visually-impaired athletes, Beep Baseball relies on sound, not sight.
Aurora residents push to add recall questions to November ballot
Some people in Aurora want two questions on the November ballot that could change their elections. They're hoping voters can one day recall a sitting mayor or alderman at large.
Some people in Aurora want two questions on the November ballot that could change their elections. They're hoping voters can one day recall a sitting mayor or alderman at large.
Man sentenced after robbing 6 banks in 4 Chicago suburbs
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man terrorized bank employees and customers during six robberies. He has now been sentenced.
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man terrorized bank employees and customers during six robberies. He has now been sentenced.