Downers Grove

Family members of a suburban teen who was brutally murdered in the 1980s are making a push to keep the man who killed her behind bars as he prepares for a clemency hearing this week.

Family members of a suburban teen who was brutally murdered in the 1980s are making a push to keep the man who killed her behind bars as he prepares for a clemency hearing this week. Regina Waldroup shares their story.

A worker accused of injuring a toddler at a Downers Grove daycare was fired and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating after the boy’s mother captured some of what happened on her cell phone. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

A worker accused of injuring a toddler at a Downers Grove daycare was fired and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating after the boy’s mother captured some of what happened on her cell phone.

owners Grove Public Library canceled a drag queen bingo event planned for October after receiving multiple threats, including a threatening letter that contained a bullet, officials revealed.

A series of threats prompted the Downers Grove Public Library to cancel a drag queen bingo event scheduled for October. Those threats obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show that one caller promised a “rude awakening” should the event be held, while a social media post told those opposed to “bring weapons.”

A series of threats prompted the Downers Grove Public Library to cancel a drag queen bingo event scheduled for October. Those threats obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show that one caller promised a “rude awakening” should the event be held, while a social media post told those opposed to “bring weapons.” Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

A series of threats prompted the Downers Grove Public Library to cancel a drag queen bingo event scheduled for October. Those threats obtained by NBC 5 Investigates show that one caller promised a “rude awakening” should the event be held, while a social media post told those opposed to “bring weapons.” Charlie Wojciechowski has the story.

After resisting backlash against the event, the Downers Grove Library says it has been forced to cancel a scheduled drag queen bingo night for teenagers later this year because of violent threats it received.

Despite backlash from some community members, the Downers Grove Library says it has no plans to cancel a scheduled drag queen bingo night for teenagers later this year.

Despite backlash from some community members, the Downers Grove Library says it has no plans to cancel a scheduled drag queen bingo night for teenagers later this year. Regina Waldroup has the story.

The Clarendon Hills man spent the last 10 years coaching gymnastics for children ages 2 to 17 years old, officials say.

A 30-year-old gymnastics coach is behind bars facing multiple child pornography charges. NBC 5’s JC Navarrete spoke with a mother who said she is outraged about the way the investigation was handled.

A Downers Grove man recounts the terrifying experience when a driver suffering a medical issues slammed into his home Friday.

Police believe a driver suffered a medical emergency that lead him to crash a pick-up truck into a house Friday in west suburban Downers Grove, authorities said. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen reports.

Two people were taken to a hospital Friday evening after the driver of a truck suffered a medical emergency and crashed into a home in Downers Grove, authorities said.

Police believe a driver suffered a medical emergency that lead him to crash a pick-up truck into a house Friday in west suburban Downers Grove, authorities said.

Pinecone Cottage Tea House in Downers Grove offers 32 different types of teas including ‘strawberry lavender macaron tea’ and ‘Monet table’ French impressionist tea along with a monthly rotating food menu.

As the state weighs loosening COVID restrictions, school districts continue to mull over changes to their mask rules. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey has the story.

A thrift store find turned into a months-long quest as a 22-year-old man sought to find the mystery family in the photos he discovered. But with a little motivation and the help of social media, a Lombard family has been reunited with precious memories they thought were lost forever.