Homeless man sentenced for 2018 sexual assault near Wheaton trail
A homeless man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path in 2018 has learned his fate.
Chicago man shows gun to Wheaton AutoZone employee and threatens her after stealing tools: prosecutors
A Chicago man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing from a suburban AutoZone and displaying a gun to an employee.
Former Carol Stream man learns sentence after firing shots at vehicle with ex-girlfriend inside
A former Carol Stream man has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for firing shots at a car occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another person in 2022.
Illinois now has an official state mushroom
Illinois' official state mushroom was championed by elementary students in Wheaton.
My Half of the Sky coffee shop in Wheaton seeks to uplift and empower the hopeless
My Half of the Sky in Wheaton is a unique coffee shop founded by Renee Pollino that combines a passion for community, hospitality, and ethical consumerism to combat issues like poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.
LEGO convention coming to Chicago suburb this fall
All the bricks have aligned for a LEGO convention to come to the Chicago area this September.
Annual Scottish Festival, Highland Games return to Wheaton
The 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games is the Midwest's largest Scottish event and it's happening this weekend at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Founder and director Nancy Strolle shares more about what visitors can expect.
Naperville Ribfest 2024 will not return this summer
Naperville's Ribfest was not added to the 2024 calendar, according to The Daily Herald. The Exchange Club of Naperville, which has been hosting the event for 30 years, said that they had other things going on and couldn't put it together this year.
Illinois woman accused of drinking and driving then fleeing from police with 12-year-old daughter in car
An Illinois woman is accused of drinking and driving and then fleeing from police with her 12-year-old daughter in the car on Monday.
Man charged with setting fire at Tinley Park Menards
A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.
Wheaton man charged with starting fire in Menards
A suburban man was charged with arson after starting a fire inside a Menards last month in Tinley Park.
Glennette Turner garners nationwide recognition with writing, research
Author Glennette Turner is a force in the literary world who inspires a ton of admiration. She is an educator and author who after nine decades on this earth, is still making good on lessons she learned as a child.
Migrant among 2 charged with stealing from DuPage County businesses
A Venezuelan migrant and a Chicago mother were charged with stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise in separate burglaries at two businesses in DuPage County.
Flavorful fun at Tasting Devine in Wheaton
Anita Blanton is having a ball in Wheaton trying some yummy drinks!
Cook County man receives lengthy prison term for brutal home invasions, shooting
A Cook County man has been sentenced to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for breaking into homes in Wheaton and Lombard, which resulted in the shooting of a homeowner in August 2020.
'How did we get here?': Parents, students concerned after brutal bathroom fight at Wheaton high school
Parents and students at Wheaton Warrenville South High School voiced their concerns after a brutal fight inside a bathroom.
Wheaton parents, students address safety concerns after brutal bathroom fight
Parents at Wheaton Warrenville South High School voiced their concerns after a brutal fight inside a bathroom.
Student beaten at Wheaton Warrenville South High School in attack caught on video
There was outrage in the western suburbs Wednesday night after a student was allegedly brutally beaten inside a bathroom at Wheaton Warrenville South High School last month.
2 juveniles face charges after video circulates of alleged assault at Wheaton Warrenville South High School
There was outrage in the western suburbs Wednesday night after a student was allegedly brutally beaten inside a bathroom at Wheaton Warrenville South High School last month.
Two juveniles to appear in court after student beaten at Wheaton Warrenville South HS
Wheaton police have just announced two male juveniles will be in court on Thursday facing felony charges after a student was beaten at Wheaton Warrenville South High School.