Glendale Heights man gets life in prison for 2021 murder: prosecutors
A suburban man was sentenced to two concurrent life terms for a 2021 murder during a drug deal.
Man fatally struck by van in Aurora Township
A man is dead after being fatally struck by a vehicle near an intersection in Aurora Township early Monday morning.
Naperville man receives sentence for killing family dog, threatening children: prosecutors
A Naperville man was sentenced to five years in prison after killing his family’s dog and threatening his daughter and stepdaughter, prosecutors said.
Local children's author pens stories that give back
If you're a parent, you know one of the hardest things to teach your kids is how to regulate their emotions in a healthy way. Local children's author Sarah Sparks has some advice.
Bloomingdale man charged in armed gas station robbery attempt: prosecutors
A Bloomingdale man has been charged with attempted armed robbery of a West Chicago gas station, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Damaged I-88 overpass leaves exit ramp closed, possibly for days, ISP says
A damaged overpass bridge near a popular shopping center could leave an exit ramp off Interstate 88 closed for days, police said.
Duplex fire in Aurora sends one to hospital, several pets dead: officials
A person is hospitalized and several pets died after an early morning duplex fire in Aurora, officials said.
Cook County felon caught with 4 loaded guns in Naperville detained until trial, prosecutors say
A Cook County convicted felon accused of illegally having four loaded firearms on him during a traffic stop in Naperville will remain in custody ahead of trial.
'I was expecting to see body parts': Reaction after truck explodes in Chicago suburb
A driver was hospitalized and a house was significantly damaged after a truck exploded in west suburban Addison on Saturday morning, authorities said.
Truck explodes in Chicago’s western suburbs after crash, injuring driver: officials
A box truck explosion in west suburban Addison left a driver hospitalized and a house significantly damaged.
Truck explodes in Chicago’s western suburbs after crash, injuring driver: officials
Investigation reveals the cause of a truck explosion in Addison that injured the driver and a house on Saturday.
Chicago man found guilty of shooting pregnant woman in 2022: prosecutors
A jury found an ex-Chicago man guilty of shooting a pregnant woman while she was traveling in early 2022, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
Deadly rollover crash on I-55 in DuPage County causes major delays: ISP
A fatal crash Friday afternoon on southbound Interstate 55 in DuPage County is causing significant traffic delays, according to Illinois State Police.
From smoky bar to community hub: How Chicago-area VFWs are evolving to stay open
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
From smoky bar to community hub: How Chicago-area VFWs are evolving to stay open
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
17-year-old shot and killed in Aurora, police say
An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Aurora, authorities said.
Second juvenile charged in Downers Grove armed robbery: prosecutors
A second teenager has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that targeted a woman walking alone in Downers Grove last month, authorities said.
From hub to hardship: Chicago-area VFW posts work to preserve veterans' spaces
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
As Memorial Day nears, Chicago-area VFWs reflect on legacy and what's ahead
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
Four men arrested after $570K in counterfeit Apple, Samsung products found | ChicagoNOW
Four men were accused of running a counterfeit electronics ring out of DuPage County, Illinois, prosecutors said. The men allegedly had more than 760 items worth more than $573,000. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.