2 suburban men charged with carjacking woman at knifepoint while her kids were in the vehicle

2 suburban men charged with carjacking woman at knifepoint while her kids were in the vehicle

"A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN LOST THEIR INNOCENCE": Bond has been denied for two men accused of carjacking a woman at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.

"A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN LOST THEIR INNOCENCE": Bond has been denied for two men accused of carjacking a woman at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.

Warm, breezy and stormy weather ahead for Chicago and suburbs

Warm, breezy and stormy weather ahead for Chicago and suburbs

The Chicago area's first freeze usually occurs in October, but city and suburban low temperatures have remained 10º to 15º above normal, with no chance of a freeze in the next week.

The Chicago area's first freeze usually occurs in October, but city and suburban low temperatures have remained 10º to 15º above normal, with no chance of a freeze in the next week.

Suburban woman sentenced to 4 days over bear incident
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Suburban woman sentenced to 4 days over bear incident

A suburban woman will spend four days in jail for getting too close to a grizzly bear and her cubs at Yellowstone.

A suburban woman will spend four days in jail for getting too close to a grizzly bear and her cubs at Yellowstone.

North Central College unveils new lab with virtual cadavers

North Central College unveils new lab with virtual cadavers

Forget about learning about anatomy and diseases on an old-school cadaver, which are pricey and in short supply. North Central students have virtual cadavers.

Forget about learning about anatomy and diseases on an old-school cadaver, which are pricey and in short supply. North Central students have virtual cadavers.

Naperville college unveils new lab with virtual cadavers
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Naperville college unveils new lab with virtual cadavers

Forget about learning about anatomy and diseases on an old-school cadaver, which are pricey and in short supply. North Central students have virtual cadavers.

Forget about learning about anatomy and diseases on an old-school cadaver, which are pricey and in short supply. North Central students have virtual cadavers.

Westmont man accused of hitting police officer, trying to steal his taser

Westmont man accused of hitting police officer, trying to steal his taser

The officer and Moore both allegedly fell to the ground at which time Moore began to hit the officer on his face, head and upper torso, authorities said. Moore also began to forcefully shut the door on the officer's head. At this time, the officer activated his taser, but the defendant allegedly continued to resist and grabbed onto the taser and attempted to take it from the officer.

The officer and Moore both allegedly fell to the ground at which time Moore began to hit the officer on his face, head and upper torso, authorities said. Moore also began to forcefully shut the door on the officer's head. At this time, the officer activated his taser, but the defendant allegedly continued to resist and grabbed onto the taser and attempted to take it from the officer.

FBI looking for man who robbed bank in Westmont

FBI looking for man who robbed bank in Westmont

RECOGNIZE HIM? The FBI is searching for a man who robbed a bank Wednesday in suburban Westmont.

RECOGNIZE HIM? The FBI is searching for a man who robbed a bank Wednesday in suburban Westmont.

FBI charges Villa Park man with bank robbery

FBI charges Villa Park man with bank robbery

With sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks duct-taped around his waist, Jason Bradley walked into West Suburban Bank in Lombard and handed a teller a note Monday afternoon.

With sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks duct-taped around his waist, Jason Bradley walked into West Suburban Bank in Lombard and handed a teller a note Monday afternoon.

'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits

'Rabbit madness': Suburban animal shelter is overrun with rabbits

DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.

DuPage County Animal Services noted that shelters used to just "euthanize overpopulation away without the public carrying any of the burdens of grief," but they don't do that any more. In fact, they have only euthanized two rabbits (for medical reasons) out of the 209 they have received so far this year.

Thieves pose as workers at suburban Chicago home, steal $3,000 worth of jewelry

Thieves pose as workers at suburban Chicago home, steal $3,000 worth of jewelry

One of the workers was allowed to come in to fill up a bucket of water, and then when they left, the resident realized $3,000 in jewelry was gone.

One of the workers was allowed to come in to fill up a bucket of water, and then when they left, the resident realized $3,000 in jewelry was gone.

Blanding's turtle head-start program aims for recovery of species
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Blanding's turtle head-start program aims for recovery of species

The Shedd Aquarium and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are on a mission to repopulate the area with Blanding's turtles.

The Shedd Aquarium and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are on a mission to repopulate the area with Blanding's turtles.

Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs

Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs

During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.

During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.

Naperville police release photo of suspect in Subway robbery

Naperville police release photo of suspect in Subway robbery

The Naperville Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man who robbed a Subway in the western suburb.

The Naperville Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man who robbed a Subway in the western suburb.

Man wanted for attempted abduction in Winfield

Man wanted for attempted abduction in Winfield

The victim was walking when a white male with dark hair and dark eyes between the ages of 25 and 35 approached her from behind and began to chase her.

The victim was walking when a white male with dark hair and dark eyes between the ages of 25 and 35 approached her from behind and began to chase her.