Naperville IL

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A west suburb of Chicago has once again been named the best city to live in America, marking its third consecutive year at the top of Niche’s annual rankings. Local perspective:. Niche’s 2026 Best Places to Live in America report ranks Naperville, Illinois, as the No....

Nearly a decade strong, Atlas Chicken Shack is approaching its 10-year anniversary in June 2026 — and it all started with a dream. Founder Lawrence Colburn set out with one simple goal: fry great chicken. The building came first, the dream came second, and what followed was a contemporary take on convenience food...

A DuPage County judge has denied pre-trial release for Brian Hernandez, 28, of Oak Forest, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, Estefania Abril-Hernandez. Authorities say Estefania was found dead on March 19, 2026, at a home on Ingersoll Road in Villa Park, with a...

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, the Wheaton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a commercial property in the 600 block of East Roosevelt Road. Upon arrival, crews identified a fire on the first floor of the business. Firefighters were able to bring the...

On Thursday Mar. 12, The Bridewell Tavern, a new dining and social destination, held a “soft opening” for the surrounding community. This newly established restaurant is located in the Burr Ridge Center, an outdoor shopping and dining district renowned for their popular restaurants and shops. This new tavern...

CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in pandemic relief funds. Francesco Distefano, 29, of west suburban Addison, was sentenced last week to 78 months — six and a half years — in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s...

Winfield Creamery, 27W460 Beecher Ave STE E, Winfield, IL Scoops start at about $6; house-made waffle cones; floats and other desserts; 24 rotating flavors; ample indoor seating. Located just past the railroad tracks in downtown Winfield, the creamery is a family-owned business run by Katrina and David Muenster. The...

A raccoon accidentally activated a Westmont family's garage door and opened the door to their home, causing them to think there was an intruder.

WGN Investigates has obtained video of a high-speed police chase that spanned three counties. It all started with a shooting in Bellwood and ended in someone’s basement, all the way out near Aurora. “I’ll call it for you: 88 Westbound lights activated, pursuit, left shoulder.”. The chase spanned...

Elmwood Park police continue to search for a suspect after an attempted burglary at a sports bar Tuesday.