Homeless man accused of robbing Naperville Dollar Store at knifepoint

A man wearing a surgical mask, who was later identified as Melvin Lewis, approached the Dollar Store register with several items. His purchase was declined, and at that point, he allegedly displayed a silver knife and demanded money from the cash register.

Man found fatally shot in Aurora

Aurora police officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound on Aurora's east side Saturday morning.

Pictures of gun circulated at suburban high school, causing lockdown and police to respond

Suburban police chiefs, school superintendents and state's attorneys are talking student safety after a viral nationwide TikTok challenge called "shoot up your school" was rumored to take place Friday.

Threat investigated at West Aurora High School
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Suburban police chiefs, school superintendents and state's attorneys are talking student safety after a viral nationwide TikTok challenge called 'shoot up your school' was rumored to take place Friday.

Federal judge gives 30 years to Naperville pimp who spent years beating, terrorizing women

Nearly four years after a jury found Benjamin Biancofiori guilty of a sex trafficking conspiracy and other crimes, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber handed Biancofiori a sentence designed to take him off the streets for decades — 30 years in prison.

Naperville pimp sentenced to 30 years in prison
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Biancofiori, 41, spent nine years using money, drugs, mind games and vicious beatings to control young, vulnerable victims. Assistant U.S. Attorney Erika Csicsila on Thursday called him one of the most prolific traffickers ever prosecuted in Chicago?s federal court.

Elgin man accused of beating cop, attempting to steal his firearm and patrol vehicle

Speweik allegedly resisted the officer, knocked him to the ground and then got on top of the officer, pressing his knee onto the officer's head. He also put his hand on the officer's firearm and attempted to take the firearm from the officer

Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor against Pritzker

Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.

New video shows Oak Brook mall thefts
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Three separate surveillance cameras inside Nordstrom on December 6th at around 6:46 p.m. captured two suspects in the Oak Brook Center Mall store.

Villa Park man accused of illegally selling guns gets 10 years in prison

"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle celebrates 100th anniversary

On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.

The Morton Arboretum celebrates 100th anniversary
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On Tuesday, the Arboretum kicked off its yearlong celebration by offering free admission during the day.

Man found guilty of sexually assaulting college student on spring break, could get 135 years in prison

Justin Dalcollo kidnapped the college student at the Bloomingdale Court Mall, forced her to drive around, assaulted her, then had her leave him at the Elgin train station. He was arrested the next day.