Cook County teen previously accused of possessing stolen vehicle, arrested again for same crime: prosecutors

“At just sixteen-years-old, the juvenile charged in this case now finds himself facing multiple serious felony charges and the possibility of a transfer to adult court,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.

Naperville man charged with unlawful use of a firearm

A Naperville man was arrested after people heard gunshots on Tuesday evening in the Chicago suburb.

Breast cancer survivor awarded more than $360M in Sterigenics trial
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A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.

Father of Lombard man now freed by Taliban speaks out: 'big relief'

A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.

Breast cancer survivor awarded $363 million in Sterigenics trial
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A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.

Naperville home catches on fire after being struck by lightning

Lightning struck a home in Naperville Sunday night, causing the home to catch on fire. The blaze caused about $30,000 in damages.

Sterigenics trial: $363 million verdict against Willowbrook company in first trial over toxic gas emissions

A Cook County jury on Monday ruled that Sterigenics and two other companies should pay $363 million in damages for exposing a woman and thousands of other Willowbrook residents to dangerous levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide gas.

Illinois man kidnapped by Taliban freed in prisoner swap
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Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran who had spent more than a decade in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor, was abducted in January 2020 and was believed to have been held since then by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.

Lombard contractor freed by Taliban in swap for drug trafficker

An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years has been released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the United States the White House said Monday, announcing a rare success in U.S.-Taliban talks since the militant group took power a little more than a year ago

Hinsdale girl becomes inspiration for new 'American Girl' doll
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Rio Lewis, 11, talks about what it was like to be named the face of 'American Girl' and the inspiration she provided for their new doll named Claudie Wells.

Illinois SAFE-T Act which will end cash bail explained

Some law enforcement officials say the SAFE-T Act is going to make crime across Illinois worse.

Downers Grove Public Library cancels Drag Queen Bingo due to threats

The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.

Downers Grove cancels Drag Queen Bingo
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The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.