UPDATE: Missing Darien man is located

A 70-year-old man reported missing from west suburban Darien has been located.

FOUND: Woman, 81, missing from Downers Grove located

An 81-year-old woman who was reported missing from west suburban Downers Grove has been found.

Judge OKs agreement to reopen Sterigenics in suburban Chicago

An Illinois judge has ruled the operator of a suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant that its neighbors say emits cancer-causing fumes can reopen the facility.

On eve of expected court ruling on Sterigenics, another lawsuit claims company caused cancer

Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.

Sheriff using drug deactivation pouches to fight opioid crisis

There's a new way to dispose of powerful drugs in just seconds, specifically those left-over prescriptions that might be sitting in your medicine cabinet. They can start an addiction.

Chicago area teen battling cancer tests new wheelchair for freedom
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It was an emotional moment Thursday at a rehab hospital in suburban Chicago where groundbreaking new technology helps a 15-year-old cancer survivor guide his wheelchair using just his eye.

Concerned residents face off against EPA officials at Sterigenics meeting
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Residents sounded off in Willowbrook Thursday night, upset that Sterigenics may reopen after a deal was made with the State Attorney General?s office and the Illinois EPA.

Operator of suburban kennel charged in fire that killed 29 dogs
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Animal cruelty charges have been filed against the operator of a suburban Chicago kennel where 29 dogs were killed earlier this year in a fire.

Man gets 15 years for choking ex-girlfriend in suburban Chicago

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for choking a former girlfriend until she passed out last year in the west suburbs.

Man charged with attempted murder of teen in Aurora

Skyler Garcia, 18, is charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and one count of possession of a gun without a FOID card, all felonies.

Massive delays on Metra HC line after freight train breaks down in SW Suburbs

All inbound morning trains on Metra's Heritage Corridor line were massively delayed by a freight train experiencing mechanical problems Monday in the southwest suburbs.