Chicago area library defends 'Drag Queen Bingo' event for teenagers

A public library in Illinois is defending its decision to hold a "drag queen bingo" event for local teenagers, claiming that it will be a "valuable" and "affirming" experience.

1 killed, 5 other people injured by gunfire Tuesday in Chicago

One person was killed and five other people were injured by gunfire Tuesday across Chicago – all of which on the city’s south and west sides.

Parents of college student killed by drunk driver speak out
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Kaylee Gansberg, 21, from Lisle, Illinois, was a senior at Western Michigan University and a member of the Chi Omega sorority.

Armed person barricades themselves in Chicago suburbs

Naperville police were on the scene of an incident where an armed individual was barricaded Saturday night through early Sunday..

Kane County gun buy-back program gets over 100 guns off the street

The majority of the guns were old rifles and revolvers that people just had no idea how to get rid of, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said.

Woodridge man suspected of stealing from Target allegedly attacked responding officer

A Woodridge man is being held on a $250,000 bond for allegedly disarming a police officer when he was confronted at a Target store for reportedly stealing merchandise, officials said.

DuPage County K-9 recruit begins rigorous training program to help locate people

There’s a new member of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department, and he’s just 13-weeks-old. But within months, he should be helping save lives.