23 COVID cases, one of them fatal, linked to lunch at warehouse in Naperville: agency finds

A federal investigation has found that a Naperville warehouse failed to quarantine employees following a COVID-19 outbreak tied to a luncheon that caused nearly two dozen workers to contract the virus, including one who died.

Aurora lawyer pens memoir about Jeanine Nicarico murder case
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Criminal defense attorney and author Gary Johnson talks about his new memoir, 'Luck is a Talent,' that examines one of Illinois' most high-profile murder cases.

Villa Park man charged with battery, carjacking of Amazon delivery driver

An anonymous citizen’s tip led police to 21-year-old Jiovani Villa, who has now been charged with the battery and carjacking of an Amazon delivery driver near Villa Park.

Technical school students put their training skills to the test during extrication drill

Disaster struck at a technical school in DuPage County today, but the multiple car crashes were by design, creating a realistic drill for EMT and fire science students.

Farmers markets begin to bloom across Chicagoland

The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and farmers are ready to bring their best fruit and vegetables to market.

After spring snow and cool weather, Chicago area residents enjoying the warmth

With temperatures on Monday about 30 degrees warmer than Sunday, people across the city and suburbs were out enjoying the sunshine while they could.

Big warm-up on Monday and Tuesday, with showers and thunderstorms ahead

On Monday, high temperatures in the Chicago area will reach 70 to 79 degrees. (It'll be cooler by the lake.) Tuesday will be breezy and summer-like, with high temperatures in the 80 to 84 degree range.

West Chicago man, 18, charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle

The 18-year-old allegedly approached a vehicle in which four occupants were seated and fired six rounds into the vehicle, striking one of the occupants in the lower back.

Suburban high schools grapple with rising COVID-19 cases

After finally going back to school, a growing number of high school students are headed home to quarantine.

Bloomingdale schools team up to encourage composting for Earth Month
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Two students from Erickson and DuJardin elementary schools talk about their efforts to encourage composting and come together for a healthier planet.