Aurora man gets 50 years for execution-style killing of West Chicago man he thought was in rival gang
West Chicago police found the victim lying on the ground face up with blood coming from the back of his head.
Indiana man allegedly beat girlfriend for hours with belt, struck police cars during high-speed chase
A DuPage County judge ordered Thursday a northwest Indiana man be held on $200,000 after he allegedly beat his girlfriend with a belt for hours before leading police on a high-speed chase.
Former Bartlett High School volleyball coach accused of disseminating, possessing child pornography
In late 2020 through January 2023, Finlon was allegedly in possession of child pornography and disseminated child pornography through social media.
Woman used alias on Facebook to meet up with man before she and another suspect robbed him: prosecutors
Gardea allegedly escorted the victim to the second floor of the building and opened a door. At that time, the victim turned on the lights and discovered he was in a laundry room where Russell was waiting. Russell allegedly stole the victim's phone, wallet and keys. Gardea then returned to the laundry room and punched the victim in the face with a closed fist, prosecutors said.
Illinois man sentenced to 50 years for ordering his co-defendant to shoot West Chicago man
The two men physically attacked and ultimately shot Nicolas in the head. Guillen gave the order to Calderon to shoot Nicolas in the head, prosecutors said.
14-year-old detained for allegedly bringing gun to West Chicago High School
"There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for a fourteen-year-old boy to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, as alleged in this case," DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said.
'The Chi' actor Barton Fitzpatrick robbed at gunpoint in Chicago: report
An actor, most famous for playing "Reg" on "The Chi," recently found himself in the middle of a truly terrifying scene.
'The Chi' actor Barton Fitzpatrick robbed at gunpoint in West Chicago: report
An actor, most famous for playing "Reg" on "The Chi," recently found himself in the middle of a truly terrifying scene.
New $1.3M U.S. Customs facility opens at DuPage Airport
A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held Thursday for the grand opening ceremony of a new U.S. Customs facility at DuPage Airport.
West Chicago HS student accused of making threats with airsoft gun: 'I'm going to shoot you'
A West Chicago High School student was accused of flashing a weapon and threatening another student at school Monday.
West Chicago High School student charged with bringing gun to school
School authorities allegedly received information that a student was in possession of a gun on school grounds, and the teen was taken into custody Thursday.
West Chicago man sentenced to 22 years for stabbing man multiple times in the back, killing him
Munoz-Valdez approached Lopez outside of a home in West Chicago. During an altercation between Munoz-Valdez and Lopez, Munoz-Valdez took a knife out of his pocket and stabbed Lopez several times in the back and leg.
'Stigma Crusher' program aims to prevent opioid overdoses
The Stigma Crusher is cruising into West Chicago in DuPage County. It's a mobile outreach program designed to prevent opioid overdoses and get people the care they need.
Two 19-year-old men charged with carjacking man in his West Chicago garage: Officials
The victim said that two men wearing black masks - one pointing a gun at his stomach - ordered him out of his car.
West Chicago man charged with trying to suffocate mother with pillow
'VERY DISTURBING': Bryan Jones allegedly entered his mother's bedroom while she was sleeping, placed a large pillow over her face and held it there.
Outrage over sentencing in fatal dog kennel fire
The owner of a west suburban kennel that caught fire in 2019, killing 29 dogs, learned his sentence on Tuesday.
Woodridge man found guilty of animal cruelty in fire that killed 29 dogs
During an investigation into the fire, authorities learned that numerous dogs were mistreated and suffered puncture wounds, lacerations, abrasions, weight loss, muscle wasting and dehydration.
Man steals cash register at gas station in West Chicago: police
DO YOU KNOW HIM? Police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a West Chicago gas station and stole the cash register.
West Chicago man, 18, charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle
The 18-year-old allegedly approached a vehicle in which four occupants were seated and fired six rounds into the vehicle, striking one of the occupants in the lower back.
Metra UP-W tracks cleared after freight train derails in West Chicago
Metra Union Pacific West trains resumed stopping in West Chicago after a freight train derailment disrupted service for more than five hours.