Oak Brook
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Man accused of murdering mother in Burr RidgeFeb 24, 2025 2:10 pm - A Burr Ridge man has been charged with first-degree murder, accused of attacking his mother with a small sledgehammer.
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College Achievers: Watcke burning up the track for VillanovaFeb 23, 2025 1:00 pm - College Achievers: In Hinsdale Central graduate Dan Watcke’s first three indoor track meets competing for Villanova University, he set three program records.
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Three of four accused in theft of high-end SUV, high-speed chase detained in DuPage CountyFeb 22, 2025 5:06 pm - Three of four young persons accused of involvement with the theft of a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month were ordered to be kept detained in DuPage County Saturday as they await trial.
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New College of DuPage president to start this summerFeb 21, 2025 7:36 pm - Muddassir Siddiqi will take the helm of College of DuPage as the eighth president in school history, a role that has him returning to Illinois.
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Man faces heroin, fentanyl charges after police chase in Oak BrookFeb 21, 2025 4:41 pm - A Chicago man is being detained pretrial on charges he had more than 100 grams of illegal narcotics, including a heroin/fentanyl mix.
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Shaken, not stirred: Espresso martinis take center stage during bartender competitionFeb 20, 2025 9:15 am - Bartenders from the city and suburbs competed Monday in Oak Brook to make four espresso martinis as fast as possible and as cleanly as possible, hoping to land a spot in the “Good, Clean Fun” competition finals with a chance to win a trip to Sweden.
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Pretrial release denied for man facing gun chargeFeb 19, 2025 3:33 pm - Pretrial release was denied on Wednesday for a felon accused of having a loaded handgun in Oak Brook.
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College of DuPage board names top pick for presidentFeb 18, 2025 11:47 am - The vice chancellor of a Houston Community College system has emerged as the top candidate to become president of the College of DuPage, the school announced Tuesday.
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Hot bird news: Unusual sightings, loons coming soon and moreFeb 18, 2025 6:14 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter recaps recent rare bird sightings in Illinois and neighboring states, advises on best places to see spring migrations, and gives updates on bird conservation efforts and events.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances of the week?Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep basketball performances of last week.