Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Chicago area this month
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Chicago area this month as part of its 2025 U.S. tour.
Aurora chiropractor facing 13 new sexual abuse charges after more victims come forward: prosecutors
A chiropractor from Aurora already facing charges of sexually abusing two boys is now accused of assaulting three additional victims, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
3 suburban Chicago men charged with traveling to meet minor for sex
Three Chicago-area men were charged with trying to meet a minor for sex last week in a sting operation conducted by Downers Grove police.
Illinois woman with terminal illness fights for legal right to die
Lombard resident Debra Robertson has been fighting for the legal right to die on her own terms.
High-speed chase from suburbs to Chicago ends in crash, arrest
Suburban police chased a speeding car into Chicago overnight. One man was arrested, and two passengers hospitalized.
Downers Grove man arrested twice in 2 days for thefts at Oak Brook Macy’s, prosecutors say
A Downers Grove man was back in handcuffs just hours after his release—accused of stealing from the same Macy’s store two days in a row.
Aurora crash: Man killed, 2 injured in three-vehicle collision, police say
A man died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash early Wednesday in west suburban Aurora, according to police.
West Nile virus detected in DuPage County mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in DuPage County tested positive for West Nile virus last month, health officials announced Thursday.
Illinois school board meeting madness continues as tensions escalate over trans athletes in girls' sports
An Illinois school district's board meeting was overtaken by opposing protesters for the second time on Monday night amid erupting tensions over trans athletes in girls' sports.
Northern Illinois Food Bank expands free meal sites for kids during summer
Summer’s here—and for some kids, that means no school meals. Northern Illinois Food Bank is stepping in with free meals at 145 sites.🍎🥪
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
Glendale Heights man gets life in prison for 2021 murder: prosecutors
A suburban man was sentenced to two concurrent life terms for a 2021 murder during a drug deal.
Man fatally struck by van in Aurora Township
A man is dead after being fatally struck by a vehicle near an intersection in Aurora Township early Monday morning.
Naperville man receives sentence for killing family dog, threatening children: prosecutors
A Naperville man was sentenced to five years in prison after killing his family’s dog and threatening his daughter and stepdaughter, prosecutors said.
Bloomingdale man charged in armed gas station robbery attempt: prosecutors
A Bloomingdale man has been charged with attempted armed robbery of a West Chicago gas station, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Damaged I-88 overpass leaves exit ramp closed, possibly for days, ISP says
A damaged overpass bridge near a popular shopping center could leave an exit ramp off Interstate 88 closed for days, police said.