Scooby's in Downers Grove heads to Hot Dog Hall of Fame
A iconic suburban hot dog stand was inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame Wednesday. A big criteria for the award is community involvement and the team at Scooby's Hot Dogs in Downers Grove hits it out of the park.
Duo robbed several banks, credit union in Chicago's suburbs: indictment
Two men have been indicted on charges of robbing several banks and a credit union in Chicago's suburbs.
Bolingbrook man denied pre-trial release for illegally possessing loaded rifle, unloaded handgun: prosecutors
A Bolingbrook man accused of illegally possessing a loaded rifle and an unloaded handgun has been denied pre-trial release.
Cheers to Illinois: Beer tourism booms as travelers sip their way through the Land of Lincoln
If you brew it, they will come. In tonight's special report, Dane Placko taps into a new travel trend that has tourists “pouring" into the Land of Lincoln.
Suburban man secretly recorded hundreds of women, 13-year-old girl: prosecutors
A suburban man is facing charges for allegedly inappropriately recording hundreds of women and a teenager.
Downers Grove man secretly recorded hundreds of women, 13-year-old girl: prosecutors
A suburban man is facing charges for allegedly inappropriately recording hundreds of women and a teenager.
Downers Grove kicks of 1st day of school after extreme heat delays
Downers Grove is one of the last districts to start the school year in the Chicago area.
Downers Grove kicks of 1st day of school after extreme heat delays
One suburban school district held off the start of the school year until Friday. With extreme heat across the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday, Downers Grove District 58 delayed their first day back. The district said some buildings were not equipped to handle to the heat and not all students would be able to take part in remote learning.
Cook County man fired shots at victim's vehicle after argument in Downers Grove: prosecutors
Bond has been set for a Cook County man accused of firing a handgun several times at an occupied vehicle in Downers Grove in June.
Classes, sports in Chicago area pivot due to extreme heat
It is going to feel well over 100 degrees Wednesday and many student-athletes will have to pivot at the start of their seasons.
Chicago-area schools make adjustments to counter extreme heat
The heat is having an impact on the start of the school year in the Chicago area. Some districts have pushed back their return dates and are adjust sports practice schedules to keep students safe.
Man out on bond for felony gun charges in Cook County arrested again for stealing vehicle: prosecutors
A Chicago man who was out on bond for two separate Cook County felony gun charges has been arrested again for allegedly breaking into a garage in Downers Grove and stealing a vehicle.
Suburban school district delays first day of classes due to extreme heat
A suburban school district has postponed its first day of classes due to the dangerous heat expected to plague the Chicago area this week.
'Is he high?': More women come forward accusing suburban doctor of misconduct
Dozens more women have come forward accusing a former suburban OBGYN of misconduct.
Former Chicago-area OB/GYN faces more accusations of misconduct
Shocking allegations of misconduct against a former suburban OB/GYN continue to pile up.
Wauconda crash: Husband and wife killed following rollover motorcycle accident
A husband and wife were killed after the three-wheeled motorcycle they were driving struck another vehicle, causing them to roll over and be thrown from their bike in unincorporated Wauconda Tuesday afternoon.
Downers Grove man charged in armed robbery of Summer Smash concert tickets
A Downers Grove man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a person at gunpoint of three Summer Smash concert wristband tickets last month.
Downers Grove restaurant for sale after manager allegedly exposed himself to employees
The Downers Grove restaurant where a manager is accused of exposing himself to female employees is being sold.
Downers Grove restaurant for sale after manager charged
The Downers Grove restaurant where a manager is accused of exposing himself to female employees is being sold.
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.