Oakbrook Terrace man guilty of detonating pipe bomb in Metra station
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Thomas James Zajac was convicted by a federal jury Monday for detonating a pipe bomb inside the Hinsdale Metra Station over 15 years ago.

Louie's Law: Illinois legislation sets new standard for drug education in schools

For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.

Man who detonated pipe bomb in Hinsdale train station convicted

A federal jury Monday convicted a former Oakbrook Terrace man of detonating a pipe bomb inside a suburban Chicago train station in 2006.

Police pledge ‘special attention’ after bomb threats force public libraries in city and suburbs to close

All Chicago Public Library branches and many other libraries across Illinois were closed Thursday afternoon after receiving “digital” bomb threats, apparently part of a nationwide intimidation campaign over the choice of books offered on the facilities’ shelves.

'Make the smart move’: DeSantis billboards urge Chicago area law enforcement to relocate to Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office is launching billboards in Illinois to encourage law enforcement officers in the state to "make the smart move" to Florida after Illinois approved allowing noncitizens to become officers and is eliminating cash bail.

Mexican Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area

Hundreds of thousands will be in the city this weekend for Mexican Independence Day, with cars proudly flying Mexican flags, patriotic chants of "¡Viva Mexico!" and the unmistakable scent of carne asada.

No active threats at Aurora Public Library locations; buildings remain closed
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Aurora Public Library District locations will remain closed until further notice, however, that appears to be no active threat at this time. Police say an previous threats were believed to be a hoax.

All Aurora Public Library locations evacuated due to emergency
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Aurora Public Library issued an alert that all of its locations have been evacuated due to an "emergency situation" Thursday morning. No further information has been made available.

Multiple Chicago-area libraries receive bomb threats
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Several libraries in the Chicago area, including Addison, Aurora, and Evanston, were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday.

DuPage County Courthouse enhancements promote compliance with SAFE-T Act

The DuPage County Courthouse has unveiled upgraded courtroom and office facilities in line with the SAFE-T Act standards in Illinois.