Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
video

Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design. 

Naperville City Council votes down controversial data center proposal
video

Naperville leaders rejected a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center after hours of public comment, citing concerns over location, noise, air quality and whether the project met the city’s zoning standards.

Naperville leaders to hold meeting on controversial data center
video

Naperville city leaders are bracing for what could be a long and emotional meeting. They're talking about a data center, one that residents have been fighting against for months. 

Resident jumps into officer’s arms during Aurora house fire rescue, officials say

Multiple people were rescued from a house fire Saturday morning in Aurora, including one resident who jumped from a second-floor window into the arms of a police officer, officials said.

Aurora Restaurant Week kicks off with local flavors and special menus
video

Downtown economic development manager Danielle Tufano and La Quinta de los Reyes co-owner Claudia share what diners can expect as Aurora Restaurant Week officially gets underway today.

National Mentor Month: Chicago-area teachers honored for inspiring students
video

Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.

Four charged with fleeing police in DuPage County within 9 hours: prosecutors

Four people were charged with fleeing police in unrelated incidents within 9 hours of each other, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

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.

Teens charged in alleged sexual assault at Naperville Walgreens

Two suburban teens are facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl in the washroom of a Naperville Walgreens.

Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place

Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.

Aurora finds elevated lead levels in some home water tests

Aurora has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water at some homes following recent testing, city officials announced Tuesday.