The cause of the fire was deemed to be accidental, according to fire officials.
Police responded to reports of stolen wallets, damaged cars, and identity theft.
The gigantic gourd tipped the scales at more than 1,500 pounds.
The burglar(s) forced their way in through the front door, police say.
The home invasion reportedly took place in the 500 block of Crescent.
The burglary took place in the 500 block of Crescent, police say.
He allegedly made sexual comments to the victim before taking the phone.
A purse was stolen from inside of the locked vehicle.
Police say the wild animal was spotted in someone's backyard.
Police say the convicted child sex abuser has been at large since 2016.
Wheaton College officials said they "regret[s] that this incident occurred and [are] saddened by any harm suffered by Charles Nagy."
Prosecutors are pursuing a maximum sentence of natural life in prison.
Police are warning residents to keep their doors locked and their valuables out of sight.
Officials say the pedestrian was struck and killed near the Wheaton Metra station.
In one case, the burglars crawled through a window while the residents slept.
Police say three teens were charged with multiple felonies in connection with the incident.
Police say Ruiz held down the victim while two other teens stabbed him.
Accused killer's mom tipped off cops after finding blood in her teen's vehicle. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed, run over and set ablaze.
David Sauceda Medina, 62, had two warrants out — one for sexual indecency with a minor — and two prior convictions.
The chainsaws were stolen while the work trucks were briefly left unattended, police say.
Police say three teens and a juvenile robbed the man before pushing him out of the car.
Video surveillance shows three women entering the store and then leaving with stolen clothing.
He was found "not guilty" by reason of insanity.
Police are still investigating the source of the phone call.
He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted unlawful restraint.
The burglars also attempted to smash windows on several other cars, police say.
The theft took place at Stein Mart on June 24.
Police say he barricaded himself in the attic and then jumped from a window.
Police say this follows a rash of similar burglaries throughout the suburbs.
The trolley tours spotlight former golf courses, homes of famous golfers, and more.
A defense attorney says there's a video that proves the victim's shoulders were injured prior to the alleged hazing.
A 20-year-old Blue Island man handed 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to robbing a DuPage County 7-Eleven store at gunpoint in 2017.
The victim woke up to find their car had been stolen.
Prosecutors dropped felony charges in exchange for the player's guilty plea.
Deputy Chief Bill Murphy will take over the vacancy left by former Chief Jim Volpe.
Police say two women stole more than $1,500 from the lingerie store.
The Des Plaines now faces a new charge of attempted first-degree murder on top of several solicitation charges.
The thief used the victim's credit cards to rack up more than $8,000 in purchases.
The sheriff hopes the project will help inmates pass time and learn new things while incarcerated.
Police say Karl Clinkenbeard killed his mother and father before taking his own life.