Aurora Police host donation drive to help victims of domestic and sexual violence

“Normally in the summertime, our domestic violence calls rise, and this is just another opportunity to make people aware that we as police officers are aware of what they're going through,” said Aurora Police Officer William Whitfield.

Charges dropped against Carol Stream kidnapping suspect
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Charges were dropped against a man accused of trying to kidnap a teenager in the middle of the day in Carol Stream last August.

New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents

Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.

Portillo's employees return to work after strike

After striking since last week, workers at Portillo's are back on the job after striking since last week in the west suburbs.

Roselle residents to vote Tuesday on allowing marijuana shops

Residents in Roselle can weigh in on whether to allow recreational marijuana sales in their community at a public hearing Tuesday at the Roselle Village Hall.

Residents to weigh in about allowing cannabis shop in Roselle
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Tuesday at 7.pm. the Roselle Village Hall hosts a public hearing for residents to vote on whether to approve recreational marijuana sales in their neighborhood.

Oak Brook teen wins national humanitarian award
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Oak Brook teenager Jui Khankari, founder of AInspire, received the highly acclaimed Diana Award last week for social action and humanitarian efforts.

Families pack Westmont's Fourth of July extravaganza

Families entered Ty Warner Park beginning at 7 a.m. prepared to have a really good time. Kids enjoyed arts and crafts and also the park’s splash pad with water shooting cannons and waterfall dumping buckets.

Naperville's Sarah Rodriguez places 2nd in women's division at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest

She said afterwards, she lets nature take it's course. “When the contest is over, you take a photo, you shake a hand, and you put your hands on your knees and your body makes that decision for you.”

Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd

Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.

Naperville couple to compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest

Local foodies will have some hometown hereoes to root for this weekend in the 105th annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.