'A beer for Kim': Brewery raises money for mother paralyzed during a carjacking in Aurora
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
Semi truck struck by train in Plainfield
A semi truck was struck by a train Friday in southwest suburban Plainfield.
Plainfield Township supervisor accused of embezzling from private firm
A northern Illinois township supervisor is accused in U.S. District Court of stealing more than a million dollars over six years from the company he founded, according to documents unsealed Thursday.
Man dead after being struck by vehicle in suburban Plainfield: police
A man was killed Tuesday after he was struck by a car in suburban Plainfield.
Person arrested after police chase in western suburbs
A person was arrested Monday after police ordered road closures and a shelter-in-place order in Plainfield in the western suburbs.
Suburban parents, students call for the return of in-person learning
"We are done having the meltdowns from the kids at night that they are upset they can’t see friends, younger ones. High school kids falling into depression," one parent said.
Suburban students, parents rally for in-person classes and high school sports
Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.
Lovin' Local: Freedom Brothers Pizza in Plainfield
We check in with the folks from Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse to see how their business has fared since the coronavirus outbreak.
Teen boy killed in vehicle crash in southwest suburb: police
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a vehicle crash Friday in southwest suburban Plainfield, according to preliminary information from Plainfield police.
2 teens injured in car explosion near Plainfield high school
Two teens were injured after a car carrying a welding tank exploded near a high school Tuesday in Plainfield.
Plainfield man drowns at Indiana Dunes National Park
A Plainfield man drowned Tuesday afternoon while swimming at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Storm brings reports of two brief tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago and suburbs
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
2 killed, 1 wounded in Joliet shooting
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Man dies days after being attacked by family’s pit bull in Plainfield: police
Devin J. White, of Plainfield, died Monday from severe dog bites to his arms, Plainfield police said in a statement.
Pit bull killed after attacking its owners in Plainfield
A pit bull was euthanized after it attacked its owners unprovoked in Plainfield.
Special prosecutor to handle case of crash that killed Berwyn police officer
A special prosecutor will handle the case of a suburban Chicago police officer who was involved in a traffic crash in which another police officer riding with her was killed.
Man charged with DUI in I-55 crash that led to death of Berwyn police officer
Rodrigo Marin, 42, is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, driving without valid insurance and driving on a revoked license, according to Illinois State Police.
Off-duty Joliet police officer charged with DUI after Berwyn officer killed in crash
A Joliet police officer faces a DUI charge after a crash Sunday on Interstate 55 near Plainfield that killed her passenger, a 33-year-old Berwyn police officer
Teenager fatally struck by train in Plainfield: police
A teenager from Plainfield was struck and killed by a train Tuesday evening in the southwest suburb.
Juvenile charged for threatening Plainfield Central High School shooting
A juvenile was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening a school shooting in southwest suburban Plainfield.