'Battle of the Big Butts': Linemen from 40 schools battle it out at West Aurora High School
The 23rd annual "Battle of the Big Butts" lineman competition was held in Aurora Thursday afternoon.
The 23rd annual "Battle of the Big Butts" lineman competition was held in Aurora Thursday afternoon.
Chicago man faces charges for suburban country club heist
A Chicago man is facing charges after he was suspected of robbing a country club last month in the western suburbs.
A Chicago man is facing charges after he was suspected of robbing a country club last month in the western suburbs.
Uber driver sexually abused passenger in Elmhurst
An Uber driver was found guilty of sexually abusing a passenger in September 2020 in west suburban Elmhurst.
An Uber driver was found guilty of sexually abusing a passenger in September 2020 in west suburban Elmhurst.
Videos, photos show severe weather across Chicagoland
Photos and videos show severe weather that moved through Chicago and the suburbs Wednesday night.
Photos and videos show severe weather that moved through Chicago and the suburbs Wednesday night.
Aurora man charged with robbing woman of her purse in Addison
An Aurora man is accused of robbing a woman of her purse at a suburban gas station on Tuesday.
An Aurora man is accused of robbing a woman of her purse at a suburban gas station on Tuesday.
DuPage County man, 18, arrested after police recover handgun, shell casings in alley
A Westmont man was arrested this week after police discovered shell casings and a handgun in an alley.
A Westmont man was arrested this week after police discovered shell casings and a handgun in an alley.
Glen Ellyn woman faces new felony charges after 10 dogs die, dozens found living in inhumane conditions
Elliot allegedly failed to "provide veterinary treatment to a companion animal, an adult male Husky mix dog named Flounder, when Flounder was severely malnourished, that caused Flounder to suffer serious injury and subsequent death." Flounder was one of the 33 live dogs located on the property and passed away on June 11. He was the tenth dog to die due to inhumane living conditions and/or malnourishment.
Elliot allegedly failed to "provide veterinary treatment to a companion animal, an adult male Husky mix dog named Flounder, when Flounder was severely malnourished, that caused Flounder to suffer serious injury and subsequent death." Flounder was one of the 33 live dogs located on the property and passed away on June 11. He was the tenth dog to die due to inhumane living conditions and/or malnourishment.
Naperville's Ribfest returns to DuPage County Fairgrounds
Back by popular demand, Ribfest returns to the DuPage County Fairgrounds this fall.
Back by popular demand, Ribfest returns to the DuPage County Fairgrounds this fall.
Naperville house fire caused by lightning strike leaves behind $40K in damages
A garage that caught fire after being struck by lightning caused $40,000 in damages Tuesday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
A garage that caught fire after being struck by lightning caused $40,000 in damages Tuesday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
Elmhurst prepares for tax increases to fund storm water projects
Elmhurst residents are being advised to anticipate tax increases as the city aims to secure funds for crucial storm water projects.
Elmhurst residents are being advised to anticipate tax increases as the city aims to secure funds for crucial storm water projects.
Elmhurst prepares for tax increases to fund storm water projects
Elmhurst residents are being advised to anticipate tax increases as the city aims to secure funds for crucial storm water projects.
Elmhurst residents are being advised to anticipate tax increases as the city aims to secure funds for crucial storm water projects.
The Tornado State: Illinois emerges as new hot spot for twisters, defying traditional patterns
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
Aurora man found guilty of sexually assaulting child he knew
An Aurora man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child for more than a decade.
An Aurora man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child for more than a decade.
Addison man leads police on high-speed chase after blowing stop sign: prosecutors
Bond has been set for a convicted felon from west suburban Addison who is accused of fleeing police when they attempted to pull him over for disobeying a stop sign.
Bond has been set for a convicted felon from west suburban Addison who is accused of fleeing police when they attempted to pull him over for disobeying a stop sign.
Romeoville man charged with home repair fraud
A west suburban man is facing several charges after accepting money for home repair jobs and never performing any work.
A west suburban man is facing several charges after accepting money for home repair jobs and never performing any work.
Illinois offers loans to residents, businesses impacted by March 31 tornado, storms
Residents and businesses in Illinois who were affected by severe weather on March 31 are eligible to apply for low-interest loans to help recover.
Residents and businesses in Illinois who were affected by severe weather on March 31 are eligible to apply for low-interest loans to help recover.
Person found dead in West Chicago house fire
A residential fire in West Chicago left one person dead Saturday morning.
A residential fire in West Chicago left one person dead Saturday morning.
Hinsdale Humane Society hosts golf outing to help animals in need
The Hinsdale Humane Society takes in animals that are in need, whether thy are strays, surrenders or they're transferred from other shelters. The shelter also acts as an educational tool for the community. They are hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 7.
The Hinsdale Humane Society takes in animals that are in need, whether thy are strays, surrenders or they're transferred from other shelters. The shelter also acts as an educational tool for the community. They are hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 7.
Chicago man held on $1M bond for gun charges
A Chicago man was ordered held on a $1 million bond Friday as he faces gun charges in Naperville.
A Chicago man was ordered held on a $1 million bond Friday as he faces gun charges in Naperville.
DuPage County woman charged after dozens of animals found dead
A Glen Ellyn woman is facing charges following the discovery of more than a dozen dead animals.
A Glen Ellyn woman is facing charges following the discovery of more than a dozen dead animals.