Chicago man who carjacked pregnant woman at gunpoint sentenced to 40 years
A Chicago man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to carjacking a pregnant woman in her Downers Grove driveway in 2019.
A Chicago man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to carjacking a pregnant woman in her Downers Grove driveway in 2019.
Naperville's new mayor Scott Wehrli sworn in
Scott Wehrli beat Benny White and replaces outgoing mayor Steve Chirico.
Scott Wehrli beat Benny White and replaces outgoing mayor Steve Chirico.
Naperville police responding to report of shots fired find man who was beaten up
Police found a man on the 1500 block of West Jefferson who had been in a dispute and who was targeted as a result.
Police found a man on the 1500 block of West Jefferson who had been in a dispute and who was targeted as a result.
Aurora residents sentenced to prison for forced child labor
Ac-Salazar and Choc Laj forced two children, who were not their own, to work as their domestic servants and childcare providers. The two would also physically strike and threaten to strike the children if the children did not do as they were told.
Ac-Salazar and Choc Laj forced two children, who were not their own, to work as their domestic servants and childcare providers. The two would also physically strike and threaten to strike the children if the children did not do as they were told.
DuPage County doctor accused in lawsuit of choking physician assistant, pointing guns inside office
On one occasion, Dr. Greg Sharon “forcefully slammed” the physician assistant’s head backward, “hyper-extending” her neck and causing her to nearly flip out of her chair, according to the lawsuit filed in Cook County.
On one occasion, Dr. Greg Sharon “forcefully slammed” the physician assistant’s head backward, “hyper-extending” her neck and causing her to nearly flip out of her chair, according to the lawsuit filed in Cook County.
Report of man with gun prompts lockdown at 2 Addison schools
A report of a man with a gun at a junior high school caused a scare in west suburban Addison on Friday.
A report of a man with a gun at a junior high school caused a scare in west suburban Addison on Friday.
Addison schools put on lockdown after report of person with gun
A report of a man with a gun at a junior high school caused a scare in west suburban Addison on Friday.
A report of a man with a gun at a junior high school caused a scare in west suburban Addison on Friday.
'No evidence' students responsible for noose found at Naperville school: officials
The Indian Prairie School District issued a statement Friday after a noose was found in a tree at Scullen Middle School.
The Indian Prairie School District issued a statement Friday after a noose was found in a tree at Scullen Middle School.
Downers Grove man stole GrubHub delivery driver's vehicle, used it to meet with probation officer: prosecutors
After leading police on a high-speed chase, Deshun Williams allegedly crashed the stolen vehicle into a parked car in Cicero. He then fled the scene on foot and attempted to blend in with a crowd of elementary school students who were just released for the day, prosecutors said.
After leading police on a high-speed chase, Deshun Williams allegedly crashed the stolen vehicle into a parked car in Cicero. He then fled the scene on foot and attempted to blend in with a crowd of elementary school students who were just released for the day, prosecutors said.
Noose found at middle school in Naperville
A faculty member at Scullen Middle School in Naperville found a noose on school property Wednesday.
A faculty member at Scullen Middle School in Naperville found a noose on school property Wednesday.
Firefighters put out blaze at Naperville home
A home in Naperville caught fire early Friday morning.
A home in Naperville caught fire early Friday morning.
Suburban track coach charged with possession of child porn
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
Noose found on property of Naperville middle school
A noose was discovered in a tree on the property of a Naperville middle school Wednesday.
A noose was discovered in a tree on the property of a Naperville middle school Wednesday.
Noose found near Naperville middle school
A noose was discovered on the property of a Naperville middle school Wednesday.
A noose was discovered on the property of a Naperville middle school Wednesday.
Alleged Chicago street gang members hit with drug trafficking, weapons charges
During the Chicago investigation, authorities seized 62 firearms, six kilograms of cocaine, 500 grams of heroin/fentanyl, and 250 grams of crack cocaine.
During the Chicago investigation, authorities seized 62 firearms, six kilograms of cocaine, 500 grams of heroin/fentanyl, and 250 grams of crack cocaine.
Chicago man found guilty of attempting to rob delivery driver at suburban Jewel grocery store
Shortly after the victim pulled his truck up to the docking bay and began unloading pallets of liquor and wine, Frederick Holmon approached the victim while armed with a 9mm semi-automatic rifle. He told the victim, “It's not worth your life."
Shortly after the victim pulled his truck up to the docking bay and began unloading pallets of liquor and wine, Frederick Holmon approached the victim while armed with a 9mm semi-automatic rifle. He told the victim, “It's not worth your life."
Suburban Chicago coach allegedly paid minors he met on social media for child pornography
A girls track and field coach at a suburban Chicago high school has been charged with paying two minors to produce child pornography after an investigation that began in the summer of 2022.
A girls track and field coach at a suburban Chicago high school has been charged with paying two minors to produce child pornography after an investigation that began in the summer of 2022.
Suburban woman sideswiped 3 vehicles, led police on high-speed chase with her kids in the car: prosecutors
'CHRONIC OFFENDER': Charmaine Hunt had four outstanding warrants for her arrest and a revoked license when she allegedly led police on a high-speed chase with her two children in the car.
'CHRONIC OFFENDER': Charmaine Hunt had four outstanding warrants for her arrest and a revoked license when she allegedly led police on a high-speed chase with her two children in the car.
Naperville gun shop owner appeals his case against state ban to U.S. Supreme Court
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
A Naperville gun shop owner is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block Illinois’ assault weapon ban while he fights the law in federal court.
All clear given at Glenbard West High School regarding bomb threat
An all-clear was given at Glenbard West High School Thursday morning after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation.
An all-clear was given at Glenbard West High School Thursday morning after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation.