Chicago-area man used racial slur, pushed child and threw bicycle in Naperville: prosecutors
A Plainfield man has been charged with a hate crime after authorities said he directed a racial slur at a 9-year-old boy, pushed him and threw his bicycle during a confrontation this weekend in Naperville.
A Plainfield man has been charged with a hate crime after authorities said he directed a racial slur at a 9-year-old boy, pushed him and threw his bicycle during a confrontation this weekend in Naperville.
Suburban Chicago teen allegedly planned shooting at elementary school, family member pinned him down
A family member stopped a teen who was heading to a suburban Chicago elementary school with a gun on the last day of classes, authorities said.
A family member stopped a teen who was heading to a suburban Chicago elementary school with a gun on the last day of classes, authorities said.
Customer throws banana split at ice cream shop employee in Plainfield, police say
An ice cream shop employee got a banana split thrown at their head on Memorial Day, according to Plainfield Police.
An ice cream shop employee got a banana split thrown at their head on Memorial Day, according to Plainfield Police.
Juvenile stopped from Plainfield school shooting
Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Department say they prevented what could have been a deadly school shooting.
Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Department say they prevented what could have been a deadly school shooting.
Chicago-area boy planning school shooting had gun, ammunition, police say
A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.
A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.
Baby found unresponsive in Plainfield home dies, investigation underway
A 2-month-old boy found unresponsive in a Plainfield home has died. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
A 2-month-old boy found unresponsive in a Plainfield home has died. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Joliet police speak on investigation involving former teacher and students
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor.
A former suburban Chicago teacher is facing multiple felony charges involving a minor.
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.
Spooky “SOS” lights go viral — then the Plainfield mystery is solved | ChicagoNOW
Was someone secretly signaling for help? A Plainfield home with flashing lights sparked viral panic and plenty of TikTok theories. Police say the truth behind the “SOS” scare is far less sinister.
Was someone secretly signaling for help? A Plainfield home with flashing lights sparked viral panic and plenty of TikTok theories. Police say the truth behind the “SOS” scare is far less sinister.
Deli manager stole $92K from Chicago-area business: police
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.
National Mentor Month: Chicago-area teachers honored for inspiring students
Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.
Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.
Suburban Chicago felon held in custody after loaded gun found during traffic stop, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said a suburban Chicago man will remain in custody after a traffic stop Saturday led to felony charges.
Prosecutors said a suburban Chicago man will remain in custody after a traffic stop Saturday led to felony charges.
Illinois man hacked Snapchat accounts to access nude photos, feds allege
An Illinois man tried to hack the Snapchat accounts of hundreds of women to steal their photos, federal prosecutors alleged.
An Illinois man tried to hack the Snapchat accounts of hundreds of women to steal their photos, federal prosecutors alleged.
Chicago suburb named Illinois' biggest 'boomtown' in new study
Thinking about relocating? A new study named a Chicago suburb as Illinois' top "boomtown."
Thinking about relocating? A new study named a Chicago suburb as Illinois' top "boomtown."
Plainfield Saints 9U team makes history with undefeated season, heads to nationals
After a perfect 8-0 season and multiple championship wins, the Plainfield Saints 9U Division 1 team joins us to celebrate their success, talk father-son coaching, and share how the community can help them reach nationals.
After a perfect 8-0 season and multiple championship wins, the Plainfield Saints 9U Division 1 team joins us to celebrate their success, talk father-son coaching, and share how the community can help them reach nationals.
DuPage County restaurant manager faces additional charges for allegedly exposing himself to female employees
A restaurant manager in Chicago's suburbs is facing additional charges for allegedly exposing himself to female employees ? one of them being a juvenile.
A restaurant manager in Chicago's suburbs is facing additional charges for allegedly exposing himself to female employees ? one of them being a juvenile.
Man kills wife before taking own life in Plainfield: police
A man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Monday morning in suburban Plainfield.
A man fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Monday morning in suburban Plainfield.
Plainfield sensory playground opens in memory of Wadea al-Fayoume
A special playground dedication in Plainfield honored 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume who was brutally stabbed to death two years ago this October.
A special playground dedication in Plainfield honored 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume who was brutally stabbed to death two years ago this October.
Playground dedication to slain Palestinian boy
On this International Peace Day, a special playground dedication in Plainfield honoring a six-year-old Palestinian boy whose life was tragically cut short.
On this International Peace Day, a special playground dedication in Plainfield honoring a six-year-old Palestinian boy whose life was tragically cut short.