Driver critically hurt in crash with tree on I-55 at Kingery Hwy.
A driver suffered life-threatening injuries Monday after their vehicle was rear-ended and then slammed into a tree on Interstate 55 near Kingery Highway.
A driver suffered life-threatening injuries Monday after their vehicle was rear-ended and then slammed into a tree on Interstate 55 near Kingery Highway.
Aurora man found guilty of sexually assaulting 71-year-old woman
An Aurora man was convicted last week of sexually assaulting a 71-year-old woman in 2019 in the western suburb.
An Aurora man was convicted last week of sexually assaulting a 71-year-old woman in 2019 in the western suburb.
Girl, 16, reported missing from Carol Stream
PLEASE HELP FIND HER: Ashlei Lewis, 16, was last seen Feb. 11 at her home in the suburbs but has not been seen or heard from since, Carol Stream police said.
PLEASE HELP FIND HER: Ashlei Lewis, 16, was last seen Feb. 11 at her home in the suburbs but has not been seen or heard from since, Carol Stream police said.
Aurora University main campus evacuated due to bomb threat
Officials at Aurora University are advising people to leave campus Thursday after a "non specific bomb threat."
Officials at Aurora University are advising people to leave campus Thursday after a "non specific bomb threat."
DuPage County Jail program lets inmates read to their kids
DuPage County Jail inmates are turning the page toward a tighter bond with their children. They are taking advantage of a special program by reading to their kids virtually.
DuPage County Jail inmates are turning the page toward a tighter bond with their children. They are taking advantage of a special program by reading to their kids virtually.
Metra UP-W tracks cleared after freight train derails in West Chicago
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.
3 men arrested in Naperville, charged in Chicago armed carjackings
Three men were arrested in suburban Naperville Thursday and charged in connection with at least two armed carjackings in Chicago.
Three men were arrested in suburban Naperville Thursday and charged in connection with at least two armed carjackings in Chicago.
'A beer for Kim': Brewery raises money for mother paralyzed during a carjacking in Aurora
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
Judge: Man impersonating Chicago cop 'danger' to community
A man arrested at least three times for impersonating a Chicago police officer, including once at age 14, appeared in court Friday on charges that he did the same crime three times this year, including once when he allegedly pulled over a vehicle and searched its occupants.
A man arrested at least three times for impersonating a Chicago police officer, including once at age 14, appeared in court Friday on charges that he did the same crime three times this year, including once when he allegedly pulled over a vehicle and searched its occupants.
Man shot stranger in face in 'random' West Chicago attack: prosecutors
A man accused of shooting a stranger in the face in West Chicago allegedly searched online for unsolved murders before carrying out what prosecutors called a “random” attack.
A man accused of shooting a stranger in the face in West Chicago allegedly searched online for unsolved murders before carrying out what prosecutors called a “random” attack.
BBB issues warning after repair shop loses Aurora woman's engagement ring
A west suburban woman who took her engagement ring to a local jewelry store for a simple repair last month almost never got it back. Now, she's sharing her story to warn others.
A west suburban woman who took her engagement ring to a local jewelry store for a simple repair last month almost never got it back. Now, she's sharing her story to warn others.
Bensenville man held without bail after string of suburban convenience store robberies
A Bensenville man was ordered held without bail Wednesday on charges that he pulled off a string of armed robberies at convenience stores in the northwest suburbs.
A Bensenville man was ordered held without bail Wednesday on charges that he pulled off a string of armed robberies at convenience stores in the northwest suburbs.
Suburban man charged with impersonating Chicago police sergeant
A Lisle man allegedly impersonated a Chicago police sergeant several times on the Near West Side.
A Lisle man allegedly impersonated a Chicago police sergeant several times on the Near West Side.
Bloomingdale suspends license of hotel where 6 people were shot
The Village of Bloomingdale suspended the business license of a hotel where six people were shot, one fatally, last weekend in the northwest suburb.
The Village of Bloomingdale suspended the business license of a hotel where six people were shot, one fatally, last weekend in the northwest suburb.
Aurora students use technology to improve the lives of those with disabilities
Aurora students are developing new inventions to help the disabled in their community. They are designing items to make everyday tasks easier.
Aurora students are developing new inventions to help the disabled in their community. They are designing items to make everyday tasks easier.
Glendale Heights police investigate suspicious death
Police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly woman found last week at a Glendale Heights apartment complex in the west suburbs.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly woman found last week at a Glendale Heights apartment complex in the west suburbs.
1 dead, several others wounded in shooting at hotel in west suburban Bloomingdale
One person was shot dead and several others wounded in a hotel in suburban Chicago Saturday. Police don't know how many were injured because so many took off. Bloomingdale village officials said it's the last straw for the hotel, and that they're going to try to get it shut down.
One person was shot dead and several others wounded in a hotel in suburban Chicago Saturday. Police don't know how many were injured because so many took off. Bloomingdale village officials said it's the last straw for the hotel, and that they're going to try to get it shut down.
Suburban police commander charged with child porn
Investigators allegedly discovered that John Trevarthan used a personal IP address as well as an IP address owned by the village of Bellwood to view child pornography through Kik, a file-sharing app.
Investigators allegedly discovered that John Trevarthan used a personal IP address as well as an IP address owned by the village of Bellwood to view child pornography through Kik, a file-sharing app.
Chicago man charged with Uptown carjacking also facing charges in Naperville robbery
A Chicago man, who was arrested Tuesday for a carjacking in Uptown, was identified as the person who allegedly stole money from a pizza delivery driver in September in suburban Naperville.
A Chicago man, who was arrested Tuesday for a carjacking in Uptown, was identified as the person who allegedly stole money from a pizza delivery driver in September in suburban Naperville.
Some Illinois schools using new thermal tech to scan students' temperatures
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.
As schools grapple with bringing kids back to the classroom while trying to stay safe, a handful of southwest suburban schools are using new technology to help make that happen.