Newly crowned Miss Puerto Rico of Aurora and Little Miss share their pageant dreams
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Dyani Torres and Amina Malone join Good Day Chicago after being crowned over the weekend, sharing what the titles mean to them and how they hope to inspire young girls in their community.

Naperville dads create support network to tackle parenthood and mental health
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As Men?s Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, members of the Naperville Dad Network share how their group is helping fathers open up, find support, and navigate fatherhood together.

Illinois teen charged with leading police on high-speed chase

A teen is facing charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Tuesday night through a Chicago suburb.

Delight all your senses at Cantigny Park
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Cantigny park in Wheaton is showing off some beautiful new features and some delicious foods this summer.

Juneteenth flag dispute in Aurora sparks backlash against new mayor

It's a day that's supposed to bring communities together, but what happened on Juneteenth in Aurora has the community divided. 

Aurora mayor faces backlash over Juneteenth flag flap
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Aurora?s Juneteenth flag was raised, then removed?sparking backlash and an apology from the city?s new mayor.

Motorcyclist killed in Naperville crash identified

A 26-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Thursday night in Naperville has been identified.

Actor Gary Sinise to honor veterans with live concert in Chicago suburb
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Gary Sinise is an Oscar-nominated acting legend, known for movies like Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Ransom, and The Green Mile. But on July 12, he and his band, the Lt. Dan Band, will be performing at the Rockin? for Our Vets concert at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

Elgin man denied release after allegedly firing at estranged wife in Naperville: prosecutors

An Elgin man accused of ambushing his estranged wife outside a Naperville home and firing a shot that narrowly missed her has been denied pretrial release, prosecutors said.

Ex.-Chicago area teacher accused of sexual abuse faces 52 new charges
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A former Downers Grove South High School teacher previously charged with having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student now faces 52 additional counts of sexual abuse and assault, prosecutors said.

Naperville teen arrested for carrying loaded handgun during 'teen takeover': officials

A 14-year-old Naperville boy was arrested after police found a loaded handgun on him during a “teen takeover" event downtown, the DuPage County State’s Attorney said.