Oak Brook man enticed underage girls to send him sexually explicit photos, videos: officials
Officials say that in 2018 and 2019, Thomas Vivirito used Instagram, Snapchat and text messaging services to talk to more than a dozen underage girls — some as young as 12-years-old.
Officials say that in 2018 and 2019, Thomas Vivirito used Instagram, Snapchat and text messaging services to talk to more than a dozen underage girls — some as young as 12-years-old.
Wheaton police respond to 'false report'
A large police presence in suburban Wheaton Wednesday night turned out to be nothing.
A large police presence in suburban Wheaton Wednesday night turned out to be nothing.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten shares more details on death of teen daughter
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter, Gwen.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter, Gwen.
Rep. Sean Casten releases statement on teen daughter's death
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter.
Man indicted on murder charges for 2003 shooting death of Tyesha Bell
“This has been a long and painful 19 years for Tyesha Bell’s family and friends, not knowing what happened to her, and then learning she had been killed. Although the outcome of finding Tyesha’s body is not what we had hoped for, we are grateful that we can charge Mr. Cunningham for his criminal actions and bring him to justice," said Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser.
“This has been a long and painful 19 years for Tyesha Bell’s family and friends, not knowing what happened to her, and then learning she had been killed. Although the outcome of finding Tyesha’s body is not what we had hoped for, we are grateful that we can charge Mr. Cunningham for his criminal actions and bring him to justice," said Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser.
Aurora man charged illegally possessing stolen car, guns
An Aurora man is facing several felony charges after a search uncovered he was in possession of a stolen car and several guns earlier this month in the western suburb.
An Aurora man is facing several felony charges after a search uncovered he was in possession of a stolen car and several guns earlier this month in the western suburb.
Illinois family's fight to find treatment for rare disease benefitting 2 sisters years later
For the VanHoutan family, the miracle treatment came too late. But without their fight, the Beedle family wouldn't be where they are today.
For the VanHoutan family, the miracle treatment came too late. But without their fight, the Beedle family wouldn't be where they are today.
Aurora police use new tech to monitor temperatures of K9s on hot days
Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 — named Benny — doesn't overheat.
Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 — named Benny — doesn't overheat.
Illinois family's fight to find treatment for rare disease benefitting 2 sisters years later
It's been five years since a treatment for Batten disease originated in the Chicago suburbs. The rare disease affects young children, paralyzing toddlers as they grow.
It's been five years since a treatment for Batten disease originated in the Chicago suburbs. The rare disease affects young children, paralyzing toddlers as they grow.
Aurora police use new tech to monitor K9s on hot days
Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 ? named Benny ? doesn't overheat.
Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 ? named Benny ? doesn't overheat.
Aurora man beat baby girl after asking mother if he was really the father: officials
A west suburban man was found guilty Tuesday of severely beating an infant girl after questioning whether he was really the father of the child. Here's what happened:
A west suburban man was found guilty Tuesday of severely beating an infant girl after questioning whether he was really the father of the child. Here's what happened:
EF-0 tornado occurred Monday in Schaumburg, Roselle: NWS
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.
Dramatic video shows Naperville police officer fatally shoot man charging him with a hatchet
Naperville police released videos of an officer shooting and killing a man who was charging him with a hatchet while he conducted a traffic stop earlier this month in the western suburb.
Naperville police released videos of an officer shooting and killing a man who was charging him with a hatchet while he conducted a traffic stop earlier this month in the western suburb.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten announces death of teen daughter
"This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away," a statement read in part.
"This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away," a statement read in part.
Rep. Casten's office: Teen daughter Gwen has died
Tragedy has struck the family of Congressman Sean Casten.
Tragedy has struck the family of Congressman Sean Casten.
Bailey clear frontrunner in Republican primary for Illinois governor: polls
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's longshot strategy is now to convince voters that he's the strongest Republican candidate in the fall against Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's longshot strategy is now to convince voters that he's the strongest Republican candidate in the fall against Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Chicago man carjacked woman at Lisle gas station, fled from car by foot after it ran out of gas: prosecutors
While in pursuit, the BMW allegedly ran out of gas, and Boyd fled the vehicle on foot with the victim's purse. The purse contained a legally-owned handgun, prosecutors said.
While in pursuit, the BMW allegedly ran out of gas, and Boyd fled the vehicle on foot with the victim's purse. The purse contained a legally-owned handgun, prosecutors said.
Man arrested after allegedly forcing victim to withdraw money from ATM in Wheaton at gunpoint
The DuPage County State's Attorney said that on June 4, Danley approached two people "preaching the Gospel" near picnic benches in Carol Stream. One man agreed to give Danley a ride.
The DuPage County State's Attorney said that on June 4, Danley approached two people "preaching the Gospel" near picnic benches in Carol Stream. One man agreed to give Danley a ride.
DuPage County Health officials detect county's first 'probable' monkeypox case
The DuPage County Health Department said Saturday that they are investing a case of monkey pox in a man who had recently traveled internationally.
The DuPage County Health Department said Saturday that they are investing a case of monkey pox in a man who had recently traveled internationally.
Aurora prepares for Pride Parade, holds inaugural Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
The Aurora Pride parade was in jeopardy all week in what city officials called an unfortunate series of events.
The Aurora Pride parade was in jeopardy all week in what city officials called an unfortunate series of events.