Chicago man denied pre-trial release after stealing $1K worth of Walgreens merch: prosecutors

Pre-trial release was denied for a Chicago man who allegedly stole more than $1,000 of merchandise from a Hinsdale Walgreens and led police on a destructive chase with a young child in the car.

Waukegan family brings woman's body home • Scooby's heads to Hall of Fame • Chicago firefighter dies in blaze

A suburban family is grieving the loss of a loved one whose body was temporarily stuck overseas; a Downers Grove restaurant has been inducted into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame; and the city of Chicago is mourning a firefighter who died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park. 

Colombian migrants charged in suburban lottery scam
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Three migrants are facing charged in DuPage County after they allegedly scammed a woman out of more than $20,000 at a grocery store in Addison.

How to keep your pets safe this holiday season
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The holidays can be a very stressful time for you and your pets. Laura Winne with DuPage County Animal Services explains how to prepare your pets ahead of overstimulating events.

New Italian restaurant AMORE MIO opening in Aurora

The new restaurant boasts an exquisite dining room on the first floor and a piano bar in the basement, featuring a lounge and live music.

Illinois Beer Run: Craft breweries in the Land of Lincoln become magnet for beer enthusiasts
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Illinois craft breweries are fermenting a new tourism trend, attracting beer enthusiasts from across the globe to savor unique brews and explore the Land of Lincoln's vibrant brewery scene.

Downers Grove restaurant inducted into Hot Dog Hall of Fame

A beloved Downers Grove hot dog stand is Vienna Beef's latest inductee into the National Hot Dog Hall of Fame!

Scooby's in Downers Grove heads to Hot Dog Hall of Fame
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A iconic suburban hot dog stand was inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame Wednesday. A big criteria for the award is community involvement and the team at Scooby's Hot Dogs in Downers Grove hits it out of the park.

Armed suburban man in stolen car fled from police, went 72 mph in a 25 mph zone: prosecutors

A suburban man has been denied pre-trial release after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Monday night. Officers also found a loaded gun near where he was taken into custody.

Aurora to kick off holiday season this Friday

The holiday spirit is officially descending upon the western suburbs this week.