Aurora prepares for Fiestas Patrias 2025 with music, food, and parade return
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The city is set to honor Mexican Independence this weekend with live bands, family fun, and the long-awaited comeback of the Fiestas Patrias parade.

Retired Naperville detective on school shooting prevention, cyber safety | ChicagoLIVE
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Retired Naperville detective and President of Be Sure Cyber Training Rich Wistocki discusses how schools can prevent shootings and keep kids safe from cyber threats in the wake of the Annunciation Catholic School and Church shooting in Minnesota.

New drive-thru-focused Chick-fil-A coming to Chicago suburb soon

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open next week in a Chicago suburb with a special focus on drive-thru and carry-out orders.

Illinois man accused of hiding cameras in suburban gym bathrooms

Naperville police say a Bolingbrook man planted hidden cameras in a gym’s bathrooms, recording at least 11 people.

Man accused of setting home on fire, causing explosion
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A Carol Stream man ordered to remain behind bars, accused of setting his own house on fire and damaging other homes.

Chicago area man set home on fire, caused explosion, damage to neighbors: prosecutors

A DuPage County man allegedly set fire to his own home, which caused a large explosion and “severely" damaged his neighbors’ homes, local prosecutors said.

First-ever Food Co-op opens in DuPage County
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Finding locally-sourced products isn't always easy, but the first ever food co-op has opened in suburban DuPage County.

Suspect stole cash from Downers Grove Walgreens, village says

Police in west suburban Downers Grove are looking for a suspect who stole cash from a Walgreens store on Friday night.

Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month

Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.

Naperville teachers, school board reach agreement to avoid strike

A day after Naperville teachers announced they would strike, the Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Illinois man charged with DUI after crashing into building

A Downers Grove man was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a building early Friday morning in Westmont, according to police.

Last of four defendants sentenced in 'gruesome' 2018 West Chicago killing

The last of four people charged in the brutal 2018 killing of a West Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday, bringing the case to a close seven years later.

3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.

Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.