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In Illinois' reliably-Republican 14thCongressional District, 32-year-old black Democratic nurse Lauren Underwood of Naperville has unseated GOP incumbent Rep. Randy Hultgren of Plano.
A cancer-causing gas emitted by west suburban company Sterigenics has prompted Lisa Madigan and DuPage County prosecutors to urge the court to shut down the plant.
It will assist about 700 people with mental illness and substance abuse stay out of the criminal justice system as well as help prevent jail inmates from committing crimes once they are released from custody.
A Naperville man allegedly used a stolen credit card to pay his court fines and court fees for others in exchange for cash, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
The 65-year-old victim contracted the disease earlier this month. So far a total of 14 people have been confirmed to have the virus.
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office said shots were fired inside Bella One Spa in unincorporated DuPage County near Roselle around 3:30 a.m. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man dead at the scene.
It's not a place you might think of going if you're looking for a job; but for those struggling financially, food pantries can not only provide meals for your family, but could help you find work.
Nearly two years after "Baby Hope" was found dead in a backpack in DuPage County, officials hope releasing images of the bag, and other items found inside it, will help lead to a break in the unsolved case.
An elderly man was robbed and beaten when two men broke into his home and robbed him.
The fight for DuPage County Sheriff is getting muddy as James Mendrick and Frank Bibbiano go head-to-head in the Republican race.
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.
