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.
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
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.
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
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
Keller's Farmstand's in Oswego busy with apple picking, corn maze and cider donuts
The apple orchard is open every day. You must buy an apple bag to enter, and you may fill it with any apples available in the 40 acre orchard.
The apple orchard is open every day. You must buy an apple bag to enter, and you may fill it with any apples available in the 40 acre orchard.
Hinsdale girl becomes inspiration for new 'American Girl' doll
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.
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.
Old Copley Hospital in Aurora transformed to apartment community for people with disabilities
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a hospital in Aurora reopened Tuesday with a new purpose.
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a hospital in Aurora reopened Tuesday with a new purpose.
Old Copley Hospital in Aurora transformed to apartment community for people with disabilities
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a hospital in Aurora reopened Tuesday with a new purpose.
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a hospital in Aurora reopened Tuesday with a new purpose.
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.
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.
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
The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Illinois SAFE-T Act sparks concern that more criminals will be let go
We've been talking a lot about Illinois' SAFE-T Act. DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin joined FOX 32 Chicago to break down both sides of the cash bail system.
We've been talking a lot about Illinois' SAFE-T Act. DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin joined FOX 32 Chicago to break down both sides of the cash bail system.
Male pedestrian killed in Lisle hit-and-run crash
A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning in west suburban Lisle.
A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning in west suburban Lisle.
Aurora police investigating shots fired at Phillips Park, as a gunshot victim arrives at a hospital
Aurora police said that officers were at the park interviewing witnesses on Saturday night. They asked the public to avoid the area.
Aurora police said that officers were at the park interviewing witnesses on Saturday night. They asked the public to avoid the area.
Events to honor those lost on September 11th planned around Chicago area
The September 11, 2021 attacks, also known as 9/11, killed almost 3,000 people and left thousands more wounded.
The September 11, 2021 attacks, also known as 9/11, killed almost 3,000 people and left thousands more wounded.
Gun rights group files lawsuits against Highland Park, Naperville for ban on assault weapons
A gun rights group has filed lawsuits against Highland Park and Naperville for their ban on assault weapons.
A gun rights group has filed lawsuits against Highland Park and Naperville for their ban on assault weapons.
Convicted felon threatened victim in Carol Stream Police Department parking lot: 'I'll kill you right here'
The victim of an alleged battery was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Carol Stream Police Department when a verbal altercation ensued between the victim and a friend of the defendant in the battery case. While exchanging words, Nicolas Mayfield allegedly told the victim, “I'll kill you right here,” while gesturing his waistband — insinuating he had a gun.
The victim of an alleged battery was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Carol Stream Police Department when a verbal altercation ensued between the victim and a friend of the defendant in the battery case. While exchanging words, Nicolas Mayfield allegedly told the victim, “I'll kill you right here,” while gesturing his waistband — insinuating he had a gun.
Hit-and-run driver strikes 10-year-old boy on bicycle in Naperville
The driver of the vehicle was a woman, and the vehicle was described as a silver sedan, Naperville police said.
The driver of the vehicle was a woman, and the vehicle was described as a silver sedan, Naperville police said.
Elmhurst man charged with possession of child pornography
“We have the best investigators combing the vile underground where these predators lurk,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said.
“We have the best investigators combing the vile underground where these predators lurk,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said.