Naperville IL

We’re learning more about the man accused of trying to kill two Chicago police officers while speeding away from a railroad car burglary in Englewood last week. Among the new details: he went to prison for pointing a gun at a Chicago cop while fleeing from police in 2014.

BERWYN, Ill. (WTVO) — Governor JB Pritzker visited Berwyn on Thursday to speak out against a pending surge of immigration enforcement, saying the actions affect school communities. During his visit, Pritzker highlighted the Illinois Trust Act, which restricts law enforcement from cooperating with federal authorities....

CHICAGO (WGN) — A renewed search for a couple at the center of a 50-year-old cold case has led to the discovery of nearly 100 cars that were submerged in the Chicago River. Edward and Stephania Andrews were a married couple from Arlington Heights who disappeared on May 15, 1970. The Chicago Tribune reports that the...

A Northwest Side man who shot his neighbor twice in less than a year has been sentenced to a decade in prison. John Kastanes, 60, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery by discharging a firearm in connection with the second shooting. Kastanes’ unusual case began around 3 p.m. on October 10,...

A data center could replace the since-razed Alcatel-Lucent building along the I-88 corridor in Naperville, but residents living near the proposed development are sounding off about the potential project and its impact on the surrounding area. The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission held a multi-phased public...

Aurora, IL – Aurora police are actively investigating a criminal incident reported in the 900 block of South Lake Street, leading to a large law enforcement presence in the area Tuesday. According to the Aurora Police Department, officers remain on scene conducting an investigation, though officials stressed there...

Families in DuPage County can learn more about early childhood mental health during a symposium Wednesday.

An Oswego man is facing a felony DUI charge after a traffic stop Sunday near Route 31 and Century Drive in Oswego. The Oswego Police Department says 55-year-old Richard L. Haley was arrested for driving under the influence. Haley’s driving privileges were already revoked from a previous DUI. He is also charged with...

CHICAGO - A Chicago suburb has been named the safest and richest city in America for 2025. A new ranking by GoBankingRates puts Western Springs in the top spot. The study considered household income, home values, cost of living, and property and violent crime rates. The suburb, just west of...

AURORA, Ill. — A 70-year-old man was beaten by a teenager during an attempted robbery last week in west suburban Aurora, according to police, who called the incident “a violent, unprovoked attack.” The suspect, a 17-year-old boy from Aurora, has been taken into custody and charged with multiple crimes, the Aurora...