DuPage County Crime
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How police are easing anxiety for citizens with autismSep 18, 2025 5:31 pm - Getting pulled over by a police officer, or any other unexpected encounter with law enforcement, is stressful, all the more so for a person who struggles with social interactions and communication as a result of autism. Easing that anxiety is the idea behind two suburban departments’ new Blue Envelope Program.
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Cannabis growing operation found after Aurora fire, police saySep 16, 2025 4:59 pm - An Aurora man is facing drug charges after police say firefighters found a large cannabis-growing operation in his home while they were investigating a fire.
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No injuries in two Aurora firesSep 15, 2025 7:59 pm - By Holden Green Daily Herald correspondent There were no injuries reported following two unrelated house fires last week in Aurora. The first fire was reported just be...
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Man charge with burglaries in NapervilleSep 15, 2025 6:47 pm - A man has been charged with burglarizing several Naperville businesses from late July to early September.
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ICE arrests 15 people during Monday sweep in West Chicago, state senator saysSep 15, 2025 1:35 pm - State Sen. Karina Villa says at least 15 people were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a sweep Monday in West Chicago.
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Lombard man charged with battering DuPage County sheriff’s deputies ordered held for trialSep 13, 2025 3:40 pm - A Lombard man accused of battering several DuPage County Sheriff's deputies Friday, sending three to the hospital, has been ordered held pending trial.
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Sex offender accused of possessing child pornographySep 12, 2025 4:28 pm - A sex offender in Roselle has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse materials.
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Deputies injured in fight at DuPage courthouseSep 12, 2025 1:45 pm - Several DuPage County sheriff’s deputies were injured trying to detain a person inside the county courthouse Friday morning.
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ICE officer shoots, kills suspect who dragged officer with car near Chicago, says Homeland SecuritySep 12, 2025 12:40 pm - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a suspect who tried to evade arrest Friday in Franklin Park by driving his car at officers and dragging one of them, officials said.
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Federal suit alleges harassment, inappropriate practices in St. Charles Police DepartmentSep 11, 2025 5:28 pm - A federal lawsuit claims former St. Charles Police Chief James Keegan, who resigned in March, ran a department where discrimination, sexual harassment and questionable practices took place in the months leading up to his exit.