Aurora gang member faces gun, drug charges after Montgomery search, police say
A search at a suburban home last week led to the arrest of Julio Chairez, who police described as an active gang member.
A search at a suburban home last week led to the arrest of Julio Chairez, who police described as an active gang member.
Where is my polling place? Chicago-area county breakdown
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
Illinois man accused of recording underage girls faces separate charges in neighboring county
An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied to alleged secret recordings in a diner restroom.
An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied to alleged secret recordings in a diner restroom.
Illinois man charged after police find surveillance images of underage girls in changing area
An Oswego man faces nine felony charges after Yorkville police said images of underage girls were copied from surveillance video at a business. Investigators seek information about 2023 events onsite.
An Oswego man faces nine felony charges after Yorkville police said images of underage girls were copied from surveillance video at a business. Investigators seek information about 2023 events onsite.
Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at Chicago-area home
Former U.S. House Speaker and Illinois Congressman Dennis Hastert died at his Chicago-area home over the weekend.
Former U.S. House Speaker and Illinois Congressman Dennis Hastert died at his Chicago-area home over the weekend.
Election 2026 in Illinois: When does early voting begin?
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Illinois man charged in crash that killed 3, including 4-year-old girl
A Chicago-area man is facing felony charges after a crash last week killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl.
A Chicago-area man is facing felony charges after a crash last week killed three people, including a 4-year-old girl.
Kendall County crash kills 3, including 4-year-old Iowa girl, officials say
A crash involving four vehicles in suburban Kendall Co. on Friday night left three people dead, including a 4-year-old girl from Iowa.
A crash involving four vehicles in suburban Kendall Co. on Friday night left three people dead, including a 4-year-old girl from Iowa.
Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Former Chicago-area teacher charged with soliciting minor
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Former suburban Chicago teacher accused of grooming students, soliciting minor, officials say
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor. Here's what we know so far.
Live updates: Rash of tornado outbreaks across Illinois, NW Indiana
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Yorkville man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of minor: officials
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney.
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney.
Man found dead, 14-year-old wounded in shooting after Chicago-area party
A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday as sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.
A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday as sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.
Suburban Chicago house explosion: Two found dead in debris
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two found dead after house explosion in Chicago suburb
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two found dead after house explosion in Oswego
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
House explosion reported in Oswego, officials say
A house explosion was reported Thursday night in Oswego, prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.
A house explosion was reported Thursday night in Oswego, prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.
Aurora man charged with murdering ex-wife at her Oswego home: police
An Aurora man has been charged with murdering his ex-wife at her home in Oswego, according to police.
An Aurora man has been charged with murdering his ex-wife at her home in Oswego, according to police.