UAW strike expands to two local auto parts plants
United Auto Workers at the Stellantis plant in Naperville walked out at noon after being called on by the union president Friday morning.
United Auto Workers at the Stellantis plant in Naperville walked out at noon after being called on by the union president Friday morning.
UAW strike expands to two suburban auto parts plants
The UAW strike has grown to 38 plants in 20 states, including two close to home. GM and Stellantis plants in Naperville and Bolingbrook were called on by the union president Friday and workers walked off around noon.
The UAW strike has grown to 38 plants in 20 states, including two close to home. GM and Stellantis plants in Naperville and Bolingbrook were called on by the union president Friday and workers walked off around noon.
Aurora man charged with selling cocaine in Naperville area
An Aurora man was arrested after a month long investigation by Naperville police. Alejandro Urzua was charged with selling cocaine in the west suburbs.
An Aurora man was arrested after a month long investigation by Naperville police. Alejandro Urzua was charged with selling cocaine in the west suburbs.
Naperville, Bolingbrook UAW members strike against automakers
United Auto Workers in the Chicago area strike against GM and Stellantis. Workers in Naperville and Bolingbrook walked off the job Friday around noon.
United Auto Workers in the Chicago area strike against GM and Stellantis. Workers in Naperville and Bolingbrook walked off the job Friday around noon.
Aurora man charged with selling cocaine in Naperville area
An Aurora man has been charged with selling cocaine in the west suburbs.
An Aurora man has been charged with selling cocaine in the west suburbs.
Hinsdale burglary suspect released under Safe-T Act after allegedly stealing $70K from boutique
A Chicago man accused of burglarizing a high-end Hinsdale boutique earlier this year was released from pre-trial custody in accordance with the new Safe-T Act.
A Chicago man accused of burglarizing a high-end Hinsdale boutique earlier this year was released from pre-trial custody in accordance with the new Safe-T Act.
Oakbrook Terrace man guilty of detonating pipe bomb in Metra station
Thomas James Zajac was convicted by a federal jury Monday for detonating a pipe bomb inside the Hinsdale Metra Station over 15 years ago.
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.
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.
Louie's Law: Legislation sets new standard for drug education in Illinois 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.
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.
A federal jury Monday convicted a former Oakbrook Terrace man of detonating a pipe bomb inside a suburban Chicago train station in 2006.
Former Bears QB Jim McMahon launching marijuana line in Addison
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line in the Chicago area.
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line in the Chicago area.
West Chicago man was driving drunk when he crashed into pregnant woman's car: prosecutors
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Steven Gayden standing outside his vehicle which was on fire.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Steven Gayden standing outside his vehicle which was on fire.
Chicago man denied bond after stealing $37K in phones, iPads and Apple Watches from Verizon: prosecutors
A Chicago man was denied bond after he allegedly robbed an Addison Verizon Wireless Store at gunpoint Thursday.
A Chicago man was denied bond after he allegedly robbed an Addison Verizon Wireless Store at gunpoint Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect involved in Addison armed robbery last seen in Hinsdale: police
A search was underway Thursday afternoon in Hinsdale for an armed robbery suspect.
A search was underway Thursday afternoon in Hinsdale for an armed robbery suspect.
Cook County man suspected of Macy's theft hopped semi-truck in attempt to escape: prosecutors
A Cook County man, who was out on bond for allegedly stealing from the Oak Brook Neiman Marcus store, now faces charges for stealing merchandise from Macy's on Wednesday.
A Cook County man, who was out on bond for allegedly stealing from the Oak Brook Neiman Marcus store, now faces charges for stealing merchandise from Macy's on Wednesday.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.