Naperville IL

Over 15 people, including a minor, were reportedly taken into custody by ICE agents in West Chicago, causing outrage among lawmakers, residents, and activists.

ICE arrested Aldo Salazar Bahena, a 37-year-old gang member convicted of murder, days after Illinois prison officials reportedly released him despite a federal detainer. Salazar, who lost his legal residency in 2016, was arrested in Elgin as part of Operation Midway Blitz. Federal officials have criticized Illinois'...

(Esta historia también está disponible en español, aquí.) Editor’s note: The Chronicle granted anonymity to one student source due to the sensitive nature of immigration enforcement and personal safety concerns. Early on Sept. 15, 2025, residents reported sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on...

A homeless man has been charged in connection with six burglaries at businesses in Naperville, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres announced Monday. Prudencio Ugaban, 54, was charged with six counts of burglary. He appeared in court on Monday morning and was granted...

A new Indian-movie themed restaurant and bar opened its doors today in Naperville, taking over the building that was formerly Aurelio’s Pizza. Tollywood Lounge celebrates India’s Telugu film industry. Located at 1975 Springbrook Square Drive, Tollywood Lounge is a new Indian restaurant and sports bar that pays...

Residents and activists are scared, heartbroken and “furious” as they remember the man shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Franklin Park last week. A vigil for Silverio Villegas González, 38, a “devoted father” of two and “kind soul” slain by...

Joliet police said a man entered the Circle K station, displayed a handgun, and demanded money.

HAZEL CREST, Ill. — A 79-year-old man was struck and killed Monday night in Hazel Crest. Police were dispatched to the area of 174th and Kedzie on the report of a collision. Officers at the scene located a 79-year-old man suffering from injuries who had been struck by a vehicle. Police believe the man was […]

Several people were arrested in an early morning ICE raid in Elgin, Illinois, Tuesday, which was shared on social media by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

On Monday night, District 131 School Board member Mayra Reyes publicly apologized for comments she allegedly made a year ago during an interview for a then-vacant school board position.