Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion

The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.

'Cheer' star Jerry Harris appears in court by phone for child pornography case

Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary "Cheer," briefly appeared in federal court on Wednesday for his ongoing child pornography case.

Aurora requiring masks inside city buildings

The city of Aurora announced Wednesday that masks will be required in all city buildings due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

Pro skateboarder charged with murder after allegedly beating a man to death in Oakbrook Terrace

A professional skateboarder has been charged with murder after allegedly punching a man in the head and beating him to death at a Comfort Suites in Oakbrook Terrace last week, authorities said.

Woman facing DUI charges in crash that killed 70-year-old man in Westmont

An investigation found the 27-year-old driver had a blood alcohol level of .16, twice the legal limit, and also had cocaine and cannabis in her system.

Person killed, two injured, in crash in suburban Westmont

Upon arrival, officers found the driver of one vehicle with fatal injuries, police said. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Carol Stream woman faces charges in Yellowstone bear encounter

A Carol Stream woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellowstone National Park.

Carol Stream woman charged for Bear encounter
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A woman from Carol Stream will be in court next month over something she was seen doing in Yellowstone national park.

Naperville student wins $9k Purdue vaccine lottery
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Jeremiah Monteiro from Naperville has won the Purdue University vaccine lottery, which is a total of $9,992.

Chicago man accused of attempting to rob a beverage supply delivery driver at Jewel in Naperville

Shortly after the driver pulled his truck up to the docking bay and began unloading pallets of liquor and wine, a man, later identified as Frederick Holmon, allegedly approached the driver with a 9mm semi-automatic rifle. Holmon then allegedly told the driver, “It's not worth your life.”

City of Aurora brings vaccines directly to neighborhoods
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VNA Health Care is partnering with the city of Aurora to bring its mobile vaccination clinic to 10 locations in July and August, including flea markets, grocery stores, schools, churches and apartment complexes.

Owner charged with animal cruelty after dog rescued from hot car in Aurora

Aurora police are warning the public that it is way too hot outside to be leaving dogs locked in cars and said owners will be held accountable for doing so.