Fatal crash on I-88 stalls rush hour traffic in DuPage County
A fatal crash on Interstate 88 closed all westbound lanes for multiple hours on Tuesday morning in DuPage County.
Chicago man sentenced after kidnapping spree, sexually assaulting 2 victims: prosecutors
A Chicago man has been sentenced for a violent string of kidnappings and sexual assaults, prosecutors said. Here’s what we know.
Naperville 'teen takeover': Police respond to large gatherings, issue citations and arrest two
With summer nearing, Naperville is cracking down after two large gatherings involving teenagers and young people over the weekend ended with arrests. Here's what happened.
New Aurora mayor warns residents that property tax hike likely: 'They know we're in trouble'
Aurora’s new mayor says a tax hike might be the only way out of a multimillion-dollar hole.
Teen migrant robbed woman at gunpoint in Downers Grove, prosecutors say
A 17-year-old boy from Venezuela was accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint in Downers Grove last month, police said.
Naperville overtakes Joliet as state’s third-most populous city, data shows
Naperville is now the third-most populous city in Illinois, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Chicago man accused in armed robbery of mail carrier released ahead of trial: officials
A Chicago man accused of robbing a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier at gunpoint as part of a scheme to steal and sell checks in DuPage County was released until his next court date, according to the state's attorney.
Chicago storm cleanup: Over 40K without power after destructive winds, hail
Cleanup efforts are underway across the Chicago area after a powerful line of storms rolled through the region Thursday, toppling trees, knocking out power and leaving a trail of damage.
All I-55 northbound lanes closed after semi truck overturns near Woodridge
A semi truck overturned on the northbound side of Interstate 55 near Woodridge Thursday morning, shutting down all lanes near a major interchange during the morning rush.
Fresh start: Aurora's new mayor, city council take office
Aurora's new leaders say they’re charting a new path.
These are Illinois' wealthiest counties, according to a new study
A new report ranks the wealthiest counties in Illinois—see where your area stands.



















