Crime
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Wheaton man faces meth charges after high-speed chase through Naperville neighborhoodJul 25, 2026 10:36 am - A Wheaton man who led Naperville police on a chase after they detected drugs in his car faces possession charges, authorities said Friday.
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Man accused of stealing car same day he was released from jailJul 24, 2026 3:48 pm - An Aurora man has been accused of stealing a car less than 12 hours after being released from the DuPage County jail.
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Aurora police seek help in identifying SUV involved in pedestrian hit-and-run last monthJul 24, 2026 2:01 pm - Aurora police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian last month.
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Man killed in overnight shooting in InglesideJul 24, 2026 9:22 am - The Lake County sheriff’s office are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Ingleside.
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Three Lake County men charged with setting bar on fireJul 24, 2026 8:48 am - Three Lake County men are facing arson charges after authorities said they intentionally set fire to a Beach Park bar last week.
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Authorities: Wheaton man charged with sexually assaulting womanJul 23, 2026 6:01 pm - A Wheaton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman last month and fleeing the state was returned to DuPage County after being apprehended in Tennessee, authorities said.
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Judge grants state’s petition to detain suspect in fatal Round Lake Beach shootingJul 23, 2026 4:45 pm - A man facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was ordered held in custody pending a future court date.
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Arlington Heights couple pleads guilty to vandalizing local GOP headquartersJul 23, 2026 4:06 pm - An Arlington Heights couple charged with vandalizing the Republicans of Wheeling Township headquarters in January pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Thursday.
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Geneva man gets probation on child porn possessionJul 23, 2026 11:47 am - A Geneva man has pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse materials.
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West Chicago police warn of fake funeral scamJul 23, 2026 10:38 am - West Chicago police are warning of a scam reported in the city involving people soliciting donations to pay for funeral services of non-existent children or a fake youth charity.