Metra passenger killed, 4 others injured after train strikes truck in Clarendon Hills

A massive collision between a Metra train and a moving truck Wednesday morning killed a woman onboard that train and injured several others in southwest suburban Clarendon Hills.

Missing Aurora special needs adults found safe
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A simple social media post helped police track down two missing and endangered adults in Aurora.

Candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin holds news conference in Aurora
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Republican Richard Irvin held his first news conference in two months on Monday, but the gubernatorial candidate turned the rare campaign event into a case study in deflection.

Illinois governor hopeful Richard Irvin takes reporters' questions, but doesn't answer most of them

On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”

Aurora police roll out new technology to increase accountability

A violent clash between protestors and Aurora police led to the new technology unveiled Monday, intended to protect the public and law enforcement.

Aurora police roll out bodycams in push to increase accountability, transparency
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The department now has 150 new tasers that make a warning sound when activated, 315 body cams worn by all police officers and 150 dash cams in squad cars that are all tied together and can be monitored in real time at the Aurora Police Station.

'A Pint for Kim' blood drive in Sugar Grove attracts hundreds of donors
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The annual 'A Pint for Kim' blood drive in suburban Chicago is the largest blood drive in Illinois. Good Day Chicago anchor Elizabeth Matthews spoke with Kristyn Benedyk ? a founder of A Pint for Kim and younger sister of Kim Sandford.

Carol Stream man fired shots at ex-girlfriend's vehicle: prosecutors

Dejonte Parks followed his ex-girlfriend's vehicle, and when the vehicle was on Wheaton Avenue, police say Parks fired multiple rounds toward the vehicle, striking it once in the driver's side wheel well.

Aurora man sentenced to 18 years for sexually assaulting young family member

“This defendant took advantage of a situation, raping a young family member who trusted him. The victim was new to the United States and highly vulnerable, yet the defendant thought only of himself, knowing his actions were criminal. He seemed more concerned about getting caught than his victim’s well-being," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Lori Schmidt.

Fire erupts at Aurora home, no injuries reported

The fire on 4th Street caused police to close several blocks to traffic — allowing for fire crews to secure the building.

Streets reopening after Aurora house fire
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The fire on 4th Street caused police to close several blocks to traffic ? allowing for fire crews to secure the building.