Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
Suburban attorney accused of forging hundreds of service hours for client, prosecutors say
A suburban attorney has been indicted on six counts of forgery after prosecutors alleged she falsified court-ordered community service records for a client.
Illinois cleaning woman accused of stealing $11K of jewelry from client's home
A cleaning woman has been charged with stealing over $11,000 worth of jewelry from a client's Glen Ellyn home.
New drive-thru-focused Chick-fil-A coming to Chicago suburb soon
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open next week in a Chicago suburb with a special focus on drive-thru and carry-out orders.
Illinois man accused of hiding cameras in suburban gym bathrooms
Naperville police say a Bolingbrook man planted hidden cameras in a gym’s bathrooms, recording at least 11 people.
Chicago woman led suburban police on high-speed chase in stolen car, prosecutors say
A Chicago woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading suburban police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on Tuesday.
Chicago area man set home on fire, caused explosion, damage to neighbors: prosecutors
A DuPage County man allegedly set fire to his own home, which caused a large explosion and “severely" damaged his neighbors’ homes, local prosecutors said.
Suspect stole cash from Downers Grove Walgreens, village says
Police in west suburban Downers Grove are looking for a suspect who stole cash from a Walgreens store on Friday night.
Metra expands weekend service on 3 lines starting next month
Service on three Metra train lines will expand starting next month, including on the weekends, the agency announced.
Naperville teachers, school board reach agreement to avoid strike
A day after Naperville teachers announced they would strike, the Naperville 203 Board of Education and the Naperville Unit Education Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
Illinois man charged with DUI after crashing into building
A Downers Grove man was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a building early Friday morning in Westmont, according to police.
Naperville teachers set strike for next week amid stalled contract talks
Naperville teachers announced they have set a strike date for next week amid continued contract negotiations.
Last of four defendants sentenced in 'gruesome' 2018 West Chicago killing
The last of four people charged in the brutal 2018 killing of a West Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday, bringing the case to a close seven years later.