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Campaign dirty tricks are being reported in DuPage County in the race for the GOP nomination for Sheriff.
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Campaign dirty tricks are being reported in DuPage County in the race for the GOP nomination for Sheriff.
The Wheaton City Council turned down a substance abuse center that wanted to open an in- and out-patient center in the western suburb.
With several weeks of winter remaining, county transportation departments are re-loading after a long weekend of salting and plowing snow.
Since word spread about the first sighting, perhaps a dozen more have come in, according to the DuPage County Forest Preserve.
Residents are urged that if they see a cougar -- an animal that can weigh more than 200 pounds -- to leave the area slowly and call state officials.
While nearly 80 people were killed by opioids in DuPage County in 2017, when it comes to treatment, some are saying "not in my backyard."
Hundreds of DuPage County residents will be sleeping outside Saturday to bring awareness to the issue of homelessness in the suburbs.
Nicholas J. Bower was arrested in connection with two home burglaries in DeKalb County, and for having items taken in a Kane County burglary, according to the sheriff's office. Money, jewelry and firearms were taken in the crimes.
DuPage County sheriff's police conducted the warrant sweep Thursday as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, according to the sheriff's office.Officers attempted to serve 74 warrants throughout the day, leading to five arrests, the sheriff's office said.
If convicted, he could face up to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, prosecutors said.
A string of effortless car burglaries in central DuPage County has caught the attention of police.
The DuPage County Forest Preserve District is using mussels to help clean the water. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole explains.
All major flood-control facilities in DuPage County have been activated following the weekend's heavy rainfall.
A downstate man was arrested Friday and charged with sending death threats to several DuPage County officials.
A west suburban man on the DuPage County Sheriff's Most Wanted List was captured Wednesday.
Officials were breaking ground Monday on a new 33,000-square-foot 911 center to handle the bulk of emergency calls in DuPage County.
Cook County came in the middle of the pack in a recent county health ranking for Illinois, but seven other Chicago area counties were among the top 20.
The DuPage Narcan Program released its annual report revealing an increase in opioid-related deaths and narcan saves.
With West Nile virus being a possibility, the Forest Preserve in the county plans to spray adulticides in certain situations.
Two DuPage County governments said Wednesday they have combined efforts for a "win" for taxpayers.
The DuPage County Coroner reports heroin-related deaths are up more than 50 percent in the area.
There were 78 heroin-related overdose deaths in DuPage County last year, compared to 51 in 2015.
DuPage County officials said they are fine-tuning a plan to merge their election commission with the county clerk's office.
Police have released tapes of calls made to 911 moments before a DuPage County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in unincorporated Villa Park on Monday.
A call to a violent domestic disturbance, ends with a 17-year-old boy shot by a DuPage County Sheriff's deputy.
Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in regulation, and Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals. Leonard tied it with 8:42 left in the third period.
Charlotte trailed by 15 before moving in front with a big third quarter, outscoring Chicago 32-17 in the period.
According to Chicago police, the ages of the victims range from 32 to 58.
Daniel Davis III, 59, was last seen on Nov. 25th at his job at the Bourbon Street bar in Merrionette Park.
Gerrardo and Alberto said they have been in Chicago for three years and moved to get away from what Maduro did to their country.
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
After the U.S. carried out an attack inside Venezuela, Trump said Maduro was captured and flown out, and the U.S. would "run" Venezuela for now.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
A jury convicted Hannah Dugan for obstruction last month.
The fire happened on Aug. 7 in Vienna, south of Columbia. No injuries were reported, but the building was a total loss.
Leaders ushered in the "Year of the Horse" during a luncheon on Saturday at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook.
Protesters are concerned that the removal of Maduro could lead to another U.S. foreign war. They also said the operation was illegal.
The White House's official account posted a video of what appeared to be a perp walk, showing Maduro walking down a hallway.
Local anti-war organizations and Chicago community members are planning a protest on Saturday after an overnight U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
President Trump said the U.S. would "run the country" of Venezuela until "a safe, proper and judicious transition," following the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
According to Chicago police, the ages of the victims range from 32 to 58.
Gerrardo and Alberto said they have been in Chicago for three years and moved to get away from what Maduro did to their country.
Daniel Davis III, 59, was last seen on Nov. 25th at his job at the Bourbon Street bar in Merrionette Park.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in regulation, and Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals. Leonard tied it with 8:42 left in the third period.
Charlotte trailed by 15 before moving in front with a big third quarter, outscoring Chicago 32-17 in the period.
Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, Kevin Huerter added 20 points, and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday night.
It's seemed like time was running out for injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze to be able to still help the team this season, but just three days before their regular season finale, he took a big step toward a return.
Ilya Mikheyev had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth consecutive loss with a 4-3 victory.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.
A teen has been charged with armed robbery, after an online marketplace meetup turned deadly earlier this week in west suburban Cicero.
A teenager was killed and another person was wounded in a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Cicero, after a robbery attempt during a social media marketplace sale, police said.
A man was left in critical condition Wednesday when someone opened fire from a vehicle in broad daylight in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
