Seniors, Long-Term Care Residents Get More Protections Under New Law

The law seeks to give more protections for seniors and long-term care facility residents in DuPage County.

2 Retail Thefts Reported In 1 Week At Ulta: Wheaton Crime Blotter

Police say the store was targeted twice in just a matter of days.

Pair Accused Of Stealing Nearly $4K In Allergy Meds In Naperville

Police say Ionel Tomescu, 30, and Miclescu Lovenza, 26, had a child with them when they were arrested Tuesday.

Teen Accused Of Making Threat Against Principal At Glenbard North

Police say Zachary Kurzeja, 18, said, "Hey man, if you heard someone shot at principal at the head, don’t look at me."

Man Accused Of Fleeing Cops, Possessing Cocaine In West Chicago

Police say Germaine Sharpe, 48, of Algonquin, fled a traffic stop in West Chicago early Saturday.

Youker Named Wheaton's Next Police Chief Amid Murphy's Retirement

Deputy Chief Princeton Youker will take over the mantle after Chief Murphy retires in September.

Woman Dead After Fire Fire Breaks Out In Winfield Condos

Officials say an 81-year-old woman died Friday after sustaining injuries in a condo fire

3 Cars Burglarized, Packages Stolen, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.

Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 7, In Glendale Heights

Police say Carlos Espinales-Guevara, 25, broke into the girl's home at night and sexually assaulted her in her bedroom.

After 33 Years, Wheaton Police Chief Murphy Announces Retirement

Wheaton Police Chief Bill Murphy has been with the police department since 1990.

Glendale Heights Village President Faces Disorderly Conduct Charges

Police say Chodri Ma Khokhar, 66, filed false police reports.

ATM Yanked With Truck From Outside Warrenville Bank: Feds

Feds are searching for an unknown number of suspects who removed the ATM early Tuesday.

Death Of Wheaton Man In 2021 Prompts Drug-Induced Homicide Charges

Markwon Wilson, 21, is being held in DuPage County Jail on $500,000 bond in connection with the March 2021 death of Raul Torres, 62.

Man Led Cops On High-Speed Chase That Topped 100 MPH: Police

Cook County resident Chevelle Carter, 31, was one of three people who police said fled after acting suspiciously at an Oak Brook mall.

Carol Stream Man Drove Drunk, Led Cops On High-Speed Chase: Police

Alvin Thompson Jr. fled from police and reached speeds of more than 75 mph before police said he struck another vehicle, injuring a woman.

Oak Lawn Woman Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Wheaton Courthouse

The woman sent her backpack through the Xray machine at the courthouse, when a deputy noticed a loaded handgun, DuPage County sheriff said.

Safe-T Act Ruling: DuPage Co. State's Attorney Weighs In

DuPage County State's Attorney Berlin said he's "very proud of the improvements" made to the Safe-T Act after the IL Supreme Court's ruling.

American Flag Burned Outside City Hall: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent edition of the Wheaton Police Department's crime blotter.

Art And Music Party To Celebrate All Things Warhol In Wheaton

The Aug. 5 celebration will be held at the plaza on Liberty Drive in honor of Andy Warhol's birthday.

Man Held On $5M Bond For Sexual Assault In West Chicago

Alberto Gomez, 51, of Arizona, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a West Chicago apartment in 2001.

Hit-And-Run Driver Still Sought In Fatal January Crash In Wheaton

Police and family are pleading with residents for help finding the driver involved in the hit-and-run crash that killed Paige Donahue.

Wallet Stolen, Windows Broken, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent Wheaton crime blotter.

Chicago Ridge Woman Held On $1.5M Bond In Connection To Fatal Crash

Christine Brocious faces charges after police said she T-boned another vehicle with two people who have since died since the June 29 crash.

Naperville Man Accused Of Fleeing Crash That Killed Bicyclist

Police say John Gray, 26, fled the scene after fatally hitting Renato Vargas-Gutierrez, 40, Tuesday night in West Chicago.

2 Killed In Separate Hit-And-Run Crashes In West Chicago

A teen boy was killed Saturday and another individual was killed Tuesday in hit-and-run crashes, according to multiple reports.

No Injuries As Fire Damages Home In Warrenville

Officials say no one was hurt when a fire tore through an empty home in Warrenville Saturday.

1 Killed In Train Vs. Pedestrian Incident In Wheaton

The Washington Street Metra crossing was closed for two hours Tuesday morning after a person was fatally hit by a train.

Homes Burglarized, Retail Theft At Casey's: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the Wheaton Police Department's blotter for late May and early June.

Woman Hospitalized, Man Arrested After Domestic Incident In Wheaton

Police say the woman was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening after Thursday's incident.

Deck Catches On Fire Outside Wheaton Home

Fire officials say it appears the blaze, which broke out Monday, was accidental.

Fire Damages 3 Houses In Warrenville

The fire, which broke out Monday evening, left one of the homes uninhabitable.

Jury Finds Man Found Guilty Of Setting Elmhurst BMW Dealership Fire

Addison resident Dario Salas was found guilty of arson after police said he set an Audi on fire at the dealership in 2022 and then left.

Fire Engulfs Detached Garage In Wheaton

A fire damaged the garage of a home in the 100 block of S. Blanchard Street early Wednesday.

Fuel Tank Ruptures, Fire Destroys 4 Cars Parked In Lot In Warrenville

The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot on Winfield Road.

6 Cars Burglarized, Retail Theft At Walgreens, More

See which incidents were reported on the most recent installment of the Wheaton Police Department's crime blotter.

DuPage County Deputy Accused Of Having Sex With Female Inmate

Prosecutors say Ricardo Hardy, 52, of Elgin, performed sexual acts with the prisoner in her cell and in the jail's shower area.

Car Stolen From Driveway On Wadsworth In Wheaton

The theft took place after a string of car burglaries was reported on Wheaton's south side.

6 Cars Burglarized In 1 Weekend In Wheaton

Police say six vehicle burglaries were reported within hours of one another on the city's south side.

2 Men Wanted In Connection With 2022 Armed Robbery In Wheaton

Police are asking the public for help finding two men they say were involved in an armed robbery at T-Mobile last year.

DuPage Co. Hopes To Raise Awareness About Suicide And Crisis Lifeline

DuPage County hopes to shine a light on mental health with a new campaign promoting its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.