Aurora man sentenced for arson, assault and car theft

An Aurora man has been sentenced after committing arson and, days later, hitting a woman before stealing a car from a bystander who intervened.

Taxi driver killed in hit-and-run crash in Naperville

A taxi driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 88 in Naperville Thursday night. 

Annual Scottish Festival, Highland Games return to Wheaton
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The 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games is the Midwest's largest Scottish event and it's happening this weekend at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Founder and director Nancy Strolle shares more about what visitors can expect.

Naperville's concert series kicks off with disco night
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Denise Wilt with Naper Settlement spoke with FOX 32 about the Naper Nights Summer Concert Series that begins this weekend.

Two Aurora police officers cleared in 2023 shooting
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Two Aurora officers have been acquitted of any wrongdoing in a shooting in February 2023. The Kane County State's Attorney says the officers did not commit any unlawful acts after shooting a man believed to be in the middle of a mental health crisis.

Aurora hosts grocery giveaway in honor of Juneteenth

A thousand families will receive free groceries Friday in honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend at Phillips Park in Aurora.  

Handyman charged with sexually abusing teenage girl in Joliet: police

An Aurora man who was hired for home repairs is now behind bars after sexually abusing a teenage girl, according to Joliet police.

Naperville Ribfest 2024 will not return this summer
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Naperville's Ribfest was not added to the 2024 calendar, according to The Daily Herald. The Exchange Club of Naperville, which has been hosting the event for 30 years, said that they had other things going on and couldn't put it together this year.

22 Illinois communities given grants to keep greenery healthy
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The Morten Arboretum announced that 22 communities across the state are receiving federal funds to help maintain their green spaces. Officials said that the projects will do more than just plant trees and instead work to create lasting impacts on underserved communities.

Chicago Survivors 'Walk Toward Healing' returns Sunday
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Chicago Survivors is hosting it's second Walk Toward Healing event this Sunday, June 9. The event supports people who have lost loved ones to violence. It begins at 2 p.m. at Elmhurst University.

Former Fenton High School teacher sexually abused student: lawsuit
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A lawsuit has been filed against the Fenton Community High School District 100 board on behalf of a woman alleging she was sexually abused as a student at Fenton Community High School in Bensenville by a former teacher.

Former Fenton High School teacher sexually abused student: lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed against the Fenton Community High School District 100 board on behalf of a woman alleging she was sexually abused as a student at Fenton Community High School in Bensenville by a former teacher.