Addison man charged with trying to carjack 71-year-old woman in Chicago
A 47-year-old Addison man is accused of trying to carjack a 71-year-old woman in Chicago on Wednesday.
A 47-year-old Addison man is accused of trying to carjack a 71-year-old woman in Chicago on Wednesday.
Hoffman Estates woman gets 3 years in prison for starving 2 dogs to death
Sarah Gorski of Hoffman Estates will serve three years in prison. One of the dogs, Otis, weighed only 20 pounds at the time of his death when he should have weighed 70. The other dog, Bubba, weighed only 4 pounds.
Sarah Gorski of Hoffman Estates will serve three years in prison. One of the dogs, Otis, weighed only 20 pounds at the time of his death when he should have weighed 70. The other dog, Bubba, weighed only 4 pounds.
Man charged with setting fire to vehicle at Elmhurst BMW dealership
Bond was set at $200,000 Thursday for a man charged with setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership early Wednesday.
Bond was set at $200,000 Thursday for a man charged with setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership early Wednesday.
Downers Grove nonprofit Diveheart being featured in documentary
A Downers Grove nonprofit is getting recognized on the big screen.
A Downers Grove nonprofit is getting recognized on the big screen.
A new wave of therapy: Scuba diving
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.
Aurora man charged with shooting neighbor's dog held on $100K bond
An Aurora man accused of shooting a neighbor's dog in the head in front of its owners has been ordered held on a $100,000 bond.
An Aurora man accused of shooting a neighbor's dog in the head in front of its owners has been ordered held on a $100,000 bond.
After body is found in DuPage County, Round Lake resident Francisco Maldonado charged with murder
The DuPage County State's Attorney said on Saturday that Francisco Maldonado went with Francisco Zavala and another man on January 29 to a location near Munger Road. Maldonado allegedly shot Zavala several times. His body was found on March 3.
The DuPage County State's Attorney said on Saturday that Francisco Maldonado went with Francisco Zavala and another man on January 29 to a location near Munger Road. Maldonado allegedly shot Zavala several times. His body was found on March 3.
Woman killed in crash involving ambulance on Roosevelt Road in Elmhurst
The crash started when an ambulance (that was not carrying any patients) hit black ice and lost control. The ambulance hit several other cars. The woman who was killed was in one of those cars; she had gotten out to check the damage when a driver in a Dodge Durango also lost control and ran her over.
The crash started when an ambulance (that was not carrying any patients) hit black ice and lost control. The ambulance hit several other cars. The woman who was killed was in one of those cars; she had gotten out to check the damage when a driver in a Dodge Durango also lost control and ran her over.
Former Metea Valley High School choir teacher Nathan Bramstedt charged with sexual abuse of a student
The DuPage County State's Attorney said that Nathan Bramstedt started sexually assaulting the female victim in February 2019 and continued through June 2019. The alleged abuse was reported last year.
The DuPage County State's Attorney said that Nathan Bramstedt started sexually assaulting the female victim in February 2019 and continued through June 2019. The alleged abuse was reported last year.
A star is born: Wheaton native discovers oldest star in the universe
Wheaton native Brian Welch, 27, has discovered the oldest, furthest known star in the universe, NASA announced.
Wheaton native Brian Welch, 27, has discovered the oldest, furthest known star in the universe, NASA announced.
Wheaton native discovers oldest known star
Wheaton native Brian Welch, 27, has discovered the oldest, furthest known star in the universe, NASA announced.
Wheaton native Brian Welch, 27, has discovered the oldest, furthest known star in the universe, NASA announced.
Aurora crowned 'Best Water in Illinois' for sixth time
For the sixth time, Aurora has been recognized for having the best water in Illinois.
For the sixth time, Aurora has been recognized for having the best water in Illinois.
College of DuPage increasing tuition fees
Student debt is about to get deeper for some.
Student debt is about to get deeper for some.
Former Chicago man gets natural life in prison for murder of girlfriend
A former Chicago man was sentenced Monday to two terms of natural life in prison for the 2015 fatal stabbing of his girlfriend.
A former Chicago man was sentenced Monday to two terms of natural life in prison for the 2015 fatal stabbing of his girlfriend.
Aurora police looking for missing teenage girl Ava Michelini
Police said that Ava Michelini was last seen at a friend's house on the far east side of Aurora. She left and since then has not responded to messages.
Police said that Ava Michelini was last seen at a friend's house on the far east side of Aurora. She left and since then has not responded to messages.
Lombard man abducted in Afghanistan appears in newly posted video: 'Please release me'
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
A Lombard man kidnapped in Afghanistan two years ago is seen in a video pleading for his release so that he can be reunited with his family, according to a recording posted Friday by The New Yorker magazine.
Naperville man accused of failing to surrender guns after FOID card revoked; police find drugs, guns in home
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Marcus Wise, and took him into custody — as there was an active warrant against him for failing to surrender his guns. During the execution of a search warrant on Wise's home, officers allegedly found two handguns and cocaine.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Marcus Wise, and took him into custody — as there was an active warrant against him for failing to surrender his guns. During the execution of a search warrant on Wise's home, officers allegedly found two handguns and cocaine.
Lack of demand prompts closure of several COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago suburbs
Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.
Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.
Man shot in Aurora, several streets shut down
A man was shot in Aurora Wednesday night.
A man was shot in Aurora Wednesday night.
50-year-old woman jumps from Aurora building in fire that injured 7
A 50-year-old woman who jumped from the roof of a burning Aurora building is among seven injured while escaping a fire Wednesday morning, according to the Aurora Fire Department.
A 50-year-old woman who jumped from the roof of a burning Aurora building is among seven injured while escaping a fire Wednesday morning, according to the Aurora Fire Department.