Downers Grove Public Library cancels drag queen event for teens, but controversy remains
Controversy is continuing over a now-canceled drag show event for kids at a public library in west suburban Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Public Library cancels Drag Queen Bingo due to threats
The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
Downers Grove cancels Drag Queen Bingo
The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
Downers Grove man gets 17 years in prison for spree of break-ins around DuPage County
A Downers Grove man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for burglarizing two homes and a business in late 2019.
Chicago area library defends 'Drag Queen Bingo' event for teenagers
A public library in Illinois is defending its decision to hold a "drag queen bingo" event for local teenagers, claiming that it will be a "valuable" and "affirming" experience.
Pedestrian struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Downers Grove Thursday afternoon.
Chicago-area gas station offering gas below $3 per gallon Tuesday
The price of gas is discounted at less than $3 per gallon Tuesday at one suburban gas station.
Downers Grove gas station offering gas for $2.38 per gallon Tuesday
Americans for Prosperity - Illinois is lowering the cost of gas sold Tuesday at a Downers Grove gas station to $2.38 per gallon.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten shares more details on death of teen daughter
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter, Gwen.
Rep. Sean Casten releases statement on teen daughter's death
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is speaking out about the death of his 17-year-old daughter.
Illinois family's fight to find treatment for rare disease benefitting 2 sisters years later
For the VanHoutan family, the miracle treatment came too late. But without their fight, the Beedle family wouldn't be where they are today.
Illinois family's fight to find treatment for rare disease benefitting 2 sisters years later
It's been five years since a treatment for Batten disease originated in the Chicago suburbs. The rare disease affects young children, paralyzing toddlers as they grow.
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten announces death of teen daughter
"This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away," a statement read in part.
Rep. Casten's office: Teen daughter Gwen has died
Tragedy has struck the family of Congressman Sean Casten.
Downers Grove gymnastics coach possessed child pornography, was grooming victims: investigators
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Downers Grove gymnastics coach charged with child pornography crimes
Wyatt Kopka taught students in Downers Grove for the last decade. Now, he is facing multiple child pornography charges.
Downers Grove crash: Pickup truck plows through home, minor injuries reported
At about 4:20 p.m., Downers Grove police responded to the 6500 block of Briargate for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a home.
Vehicle crashes through Downers Grove home; minor injuries reported
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.
Vehicle crashes through Downers Grove home
A vehicle crashed through a Downers Grove home Friday afternoon.