Metra UP-W service resumes after train hits empty car in Lombard
The train hit the vehicle about 6:20 a.m. at a crossing on Finley Road near Crescent Boulevard.
The train hit the vehicle about 6:20 a.m. at a crossing on Finley Road near Crescent Boulevard.
Driver pleads guilty to DUI, reckless homicide in crash that killed Downers Grove student
Joseph Kucharski, 52, entered a blind guilty plea Thursday before Judge Liam Brennan, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.
Joseph Kucharski, 52, entered a blind guilty plea Thursday before Judge Liam Brennan, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office.
Chicago man charged in abuse of 2nd child at Naperville motel
Gabriel Melendez-Morales, 27, is facing two additional sexual abuse charges after detectives allegedly identified a second victim he met on social media and allegedly abused, police said.
Gabriel Melendez-Morales, 27, is facing two additional sexual abuse charges after detectives allegedly identified a second victim he met on social media and allegedly abused, police said.
Man charged with setting own home on fire in Downers Grove
Robert Clauser, 52, faces one felony count of residential arson, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said. His bail was set at $50,000.
Robert Clauser, 52, faces one felony count of residential arson, the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office said. His bail was set at $50,000.
Man charged with shooting at Aurora gathering: police
Daron Bovan was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a FOID card, Aurora police said.
Daron Bovan was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a FOID card, Aurora police said.
Cop wounded in warehouse shooting that left 5 dead retires
One of five police officers wounded last year in a workplace shooting that left five dead has retired from the Aurora Police Department.
One of five police officers wounded last year in a workplace shooting that left five dead has retired from the Aurora Police Department.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
6 former teachers sue Sterigenics, claim chemical emissions caused their cancer
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
There are new troubling claims from six local teachers. They have filed a lawsuit saying Sterigenics left them with cancer after retirement.
Greg Zanis retiring from making crosses for victims of tragedy
Greg Zanis has memorialized Chicago shooting victims. He's also crisscrossed the country by pick-up delivering over 27,000 crosses to victims of mass shootings, tornadoes and wildfires.
Greg Zanis has memorialized Chicago shooting victims. He's also crisscrossed the country by pick-up delivering over 27,000 crosses to victims of mass shootings, tornadoes and wildfires.
Convicted murderer charged with stealing baby’s ashes during Elmhurst burglary
A Harvey man previously convicted of murder was charged Saturday with burglarizing a home in Elmhurst and stealing an urn holding the ashes of an infant.
A Harvey man previously convicted of murder was charged Saturday with burglarizing a home in Elmhurst and stealing an urn holding the ashes of an infant.
Soft lockdown lifted at Downers Grove schools after police search for arson suspect
Robert Clauser, 52, is wanted in connection to a series of fires at his house, garage and shed in the 1700 block of Virginia Avenue, according to Downers Grove police spokesman Bill Budds.
Robert Clauser, 52, is wanted in connection to a series of fires at his house, garage and shed in the 1700 block of Virginia Avenue, according to Downers Grove police spokesman Bill Budds.
Man gets 18 years for armed robbery at Naperville gas station
DuPage County Judge Liam Brennan handed the sentence down Thursday to 23-year-old Willie Booker of northwest suburban Streamwood.
DuPage County Judge Liam Brennan handed the sentence down Thursday to 23-year-old Willie Booker of northwest suburban Streamwood.
Lanes reopen on I-290 after crash causes full EB closure
The crash happened about 6:15 a.m. in a construction zone in the eastbound lanes near Addison Road, Illinois State Police said.
The crash happened about 6:15 a.m. in a construction zone in the eastbound lanes near Addison Road, Illinois State Police said.
3 charged in Downers Grove, Warrenville armed carjackings
Emanuel Embry is charged with two counts of felony aggravated vehicular carjacking and Daysean Washington-Davis is charged with three counts of the same offense, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office. Davis is also charged with one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Emanuel Embry is charged with two counts of felony aggravated vehicular carjacking and Daysean Washington-Davis is charged with three counts of the same offense, according to the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office. Davis is also charged with one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Metra UP-W trains delayed after woman, possibly blinded by sun, drives under crossing gate and hits train
A freight train struck a car that drove under a crossing gate Thursday in Wheaton, delaying Metra Union Pacific West trains in the western suburb.
A freight train struck a car that drove under a crossing gate Thursday in Wheaton, delaying Metra Union Pacific West trains in the western suburb.
Lisle man charged with liquor store burglary in Naperville
Matt Karl, 23, of Lisle, was charged Monday with a felony count of burglary, Naperville police said.
Matt Karl, 23, of Lisle, was charged Monday with a felony count of burglary, Naperville police said.
Naperville trolley brings holiday cheer throughout the western suburb
FOX 32's Sally Schulze hops aboard the Naperville holiday trolley for a trip through the winter wonderland.
FOX 32's Sally Schulze hops aboard the Naperville holiday trolley for a trip through the winter wonderland.
Downers Grove carjacking witness follows suspects, has car stolen in Woodridge
A person who followed a stolen car from west suburban Downers Grove had their vehicle stolen by the same carjackers in Woodridge, according to police.
A person who followed a stolen car from west suburban Downers Grove had their vehicle stolen by the same carjackers in Woodridge, according to police.
3 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease possibly linked to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
A DuPage County hospital has possibly been linked to at least three cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, according to public health officials.
A DuPage County hospital has possibly been linked to at least three cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, according to public health officials.
$1,600 gold coin dropped into Salvation Army kettle in Naperville by anonymous donor
A 1-ounce 1978 South African Krugerrand wrapped in a $2 bill was placed in a kettle at Casey’s Foods, 124 W. Gartner Rd., the Salvation Army said in a release.
A 1-ounce 1978 South African Krugerrand wrapped in a $2 bill was placed in a kettle at Casey’s Foods, 124 W. Gartner Rd., the Salvation Army said in a release.