Man charged with shooting at vehicle in Aurora
The shooting was reported about 8:45 p.m. Monday in a cul-de-sac in the 1400 block of Randall Court, police said.
The shooting was reported about 8:45 p.m. Monday in a cul-de-sac in the 1400 block of Randall Court, police said.
Illinois Supreme Court rules against teacher in sick leave case
The Illinois Supreme Court, in an decision handed down Thursday, ruled a teacher in Wood Dale School District 7 was not entitled to all her paid sick leave because she gave birth just before summer break.
The Illinois Supreme Court, in an decision handed down Thursday, ruled a teacher in Wood Dale School District 7 was not entitled to all her paid sick leave because she gave birth just before summer break.
Aurora man sentenced 15 years for child sex assault
Jose L. Baca, 38, pleaded guilty March 19 to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual abuse in exchange for the sentence, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Jose L. Baca, 38, pleaded guilty March 19 to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual abuse in exchange for the sentence, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Man tried to get girl into car in Wheaton: police
She was walking about 6:38 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Main Street when the man approached her in a “smaller” black SUV, Wheaton police said.
She was walking about 6:38 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Main Street when the man approached her in a “smaller” black SUV, Wheaton police said.
Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora put on lockdown after shots fired nearby
A hospital in Aurora was put on lockdown after shots were fired nearby Sunday.
A hospital in Aurora was put on lockdown after shots were fired nearby Sunday.
Aurora city leaders describe their coronavirus symptoms: 'My eyeballs ached'
What does it feel like to have the coronavirus? Three Aurora city leaders who were diagnosed with the virus last month talked about their experiences Wednesday.
What does it feel like to have the coronavirus? Three Aurora city leaders who were diagnosed with the virus last month talked about their experiences Wednesday.
2 Carol Stream nursing home residents die of COVID-19
Two nursing home residents in west suburban Carol Stream have died of a COVID-19 infection, DuPage County health officials announced Saturday.
Two nursing home residents in west suburban Carol Stream have died of a COVID-19 infection, DuPage County health officials announced Saturday.
Illinois court affirms Indiana man’s sentence in 2015 attack
An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the 68-year sentence of an Indiana man convicted in a brutal attack of a woman at her suburban Chicago home in 2015.
An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the 68-year sentence of an Indiana man convicted in a brutal attack of a woman at her suburban Chicago home in 2015.
Man charged after firing shots in neighborhood, threatening customer with gun in Aurora
An 18-year-old man is facing multiple felonies after he was arrested for allegedly firing shots in a residential area and then threatening a convenience store customer with a gun in west suburban Aurora.
An 18-year-old man is facing multiple felonies after he was arrested for allegedly firing shots in a residential area and then threatening a convenience store customer with a gun in west suburban Aurora.
Aurora man faces domestic battery charges for choking, slapping victim: prosecutors
Jerome D. Newson was allegedly arguing with his partner on March 30 when he grabbed the person on the neck with both of his hands.
Jerome D. Newson was allegedly arguing with his partner on March 30 when he grabbed the person on the neck with both of his hands.
West Chicago man charged with carjacking 62-year-old at knifepoint
Moises Patino-Romero, 25, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said.
Moises Patino-Romero, 25, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said.
Aurora extends emergency declaration to May 15
The emergency declaration includes closures of City Hall and all other city properties, including parks, playgrounds, museums, the golf course and the zoo.
The emergency declaration includes closures of City Hall and all other city properties, including parks, playgrounds, museums, the golf course and the zoo.
Court affirms 68-year sentence for man convicted of Willowbrook sex assault, home invasion
Londale Madison, 36, was initially sentenced in 2017 for the sex assault, attempted murder and home invasion of a 26-year-old Willowbrook woman Aug. 29, 2015, the state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Londale Madison, 36, was initially sentenced in 2017 for the sex assault, attempted murder and home invasion of a 26-year-old Willowbrook woman Aug. 29, 2015, the state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Woman charged with DUI, child endangerment after Aurora crash
Alexis Mata is charged with four felony counts of aggravated DUI as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and driving with a suspended license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Alexis Mata is charged with four felony counts of aggravated DUI as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and driving with a suspended license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Naperville church pastor dies a week after contracting COVID-19
A pastor at Calvary Church of Naperville has died a week after testing positive for the coronavirus and being hospitalized with pneumonia, the church announced Monday.
A pastor at Calvary Church of Naperville has died a week after testing positive for the coronavirus and being hospitalized with pneumonia, the church announced Monday.
Downers Grove man charged with threatening to lynch Good Samaritan Hospital security guard
Erik Lewis faces a felony count each of hate crime and aggravated battery, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Erik Lewis faces a felony count each of hate crime and aggravated battery, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Dog, cats die in Aurora apartment fire
Crews responded to a fire alarm about 9:30 a.m. at a three-story building in the 2100 block of Lilac Lane.
Crews responded to a fire alarm about 9:30 a.m. at a three-story building in the 2100 block of Lilac Lane.
Five latest Cook County COVID-19 deaths include people ages 49 to 88
Three more people have died from coronavirus in Cook County, including a woman from Roselle.
Three more people have died from coronavirus in Cook County, including a woman from Roselle.
$1 million bail set for West Chicago man accused of killing roommate
Frank Rosas, 29, was charged with two felony counts of first degree murder, prosecutors said.
Frank Rosas, 29, was charged with two felony counts of first degree murder, prosecutors said.
Felon charged with drug, gun possession in Aurora
Jesus Perez faces multiple felonies including armed violence, possession of a firearm without a FOID and possession of methamphetamine.
Jesus Perez faces multiple felonies including armed violence, possession of a firearm without a FOID and possession of methamphetamine.



















