Villa Park man accused of illegally selling guns gets 10 years in prison
"More often than not, the guns used in these crimes are illegally obtained from people such as Mr. Berrier, who seek to line their own pockets at the expense of our communities' safety."
New push for tougher penalties for people who murder children in Illinois
“What kind of nonsense is that to have people think that they can get away with shooting in places like an amusement park?” said State Rep. LaShawn Ford, referencing a shooting in Villa Park. “On the west side, we have someone shooting at McDonalds. That's ridiculous. We have to send the message to people that we are not going to tolerate killing our babies."
Safari Land amusement park shooter opened fire with several children ‘just feet away’: prosecutors
A Chicago man was ordered held on $1 million bail for allegedly shooting a man Saturday evening at a Villa Park amusement park in the presence of several of young children.
1 person wounded in shooting at Safari Land in Villa Park; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a shooting wounded one person at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park Saturday night.
1 person wounded in shooting at Safari Land in Villa Park; suspect at-large
A suspect is being sought in a shooting that wounded one person Saturday night at an indoor amusement park in west suburban Villa Park.
2 suburban men charged with carjacking woman at knifepoint while her kids were in the vehicle
"A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN LOST THEIR INNOCENCE": Bond has been denied for two men accused of carjacking a woman at knife point from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.
FBI charges Villa Park man with bank robbery
With sticks of Airborne Troop Parachute fireworks duct-taped around his waist, Jason Bradley walked into West Suburban Bank in Lombard and handed a teller a note Monday afternoon.
Pups say 'I do' in Villa Park to raise money for local shelters
Leslie Allison-Seei from the Villa Park Community F.U.N. Commission talks about their amazing fundraising efforts through dog wedding ceremonies.
Suburban community attempts Guinness World Record for Largest Dog Wedding Ceremony
160 dogs participated in a dog wedding ceremony on Saturday morning in Villa Park, Illinois. The effort was meant to overtake the Guinness Book of World Records record for 178 dogs “married” on the same day that was set in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado.
Suspects asked for the time before dragging woman out of car at gunpoint in her driveway: prosecutors
Police said the victim was sitting in the driver's seat of her car in her driveway in Villa Park when two men wearing hoodies and face masks approached the vehicle. One of the subjects asked the victim what time is was and then opened her car door and began to pull her out of it. The other pointed a gun at her face.
Villa Park man charged with possessing child porn is free on bond
A Villa Park man is free on bond after being charged with a series of child pornography offenses.
Portillo's plans to go public
Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo, who sold hot dogs from a stand in Villa Park. Portillo sold the company to Berkshire Partners for nearly $1 billion in 2014.
Metra to close Lake Forest, Villa Park ticket offices
Metra will close the Lake Forest and Villa Park ticket offices at the end of business on July 26 due to declining on-site ticket sales.
Villa Park police fatally shoot woman armed with pellet gun
Villa Park police shot and killed a woman early Monday while responding to a report of someone with a gun, the department said.
Villa Park man charged with battery, carjacking of Amazon delivery driver
An anonymous citizen’s tip led police to 21-year-old Jiovani Villa, who has now been charged with the battery and carjacking of an Amazon delivery driver near Villa Park.
Villa Park man facing child pornography charges
A 68-year-old Villa Park man is facing child pornography charges, according to the DuPage County sheriff’s office.
Person fatally struck by Metra train in Villa Park
A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.
Villa Park barber shop gets a lift through teen's generosity
Alex Hano and Blake Kooima talk about how they're banding together to help support Hano Henry Barbershop during the pandemic.
7-year-old suburban girl donating masks to anyone she can
A little girl with a big dream is making sure everyone who cannot afford a mask to cover up is getting one.
Villa Park woman gets 90 days for sexual abuse of juvenile boy
Stefanie Litton received her sentence after pleading guilty Oct. 19, 2019, to a felony count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.