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Person Fatally Struck By Metra Train in Villa Park, UP-W Service Suspended
A person died after being struck by a Metra train Tuesday in west suburban Villa Park.
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DuPage County Election Judge Fired After Allegedly Stealing Political Signs
An election judge in suburban DuPage County has been fired after allegedly stealing political signs from outside a business in Villa Park, according to police and county officials. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police were called to a business on North Avenue where they viewed surveillance video from earlier that morning, on which an individual was seen getting out…
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Trick or Treat? Suburban Man's ‘Cheap' Halloween Candy Rant Goes Viral
It’s not uncommon for Halloween trick-or-treaters to know which houses give out the best candy – and that was exactly the inspiration behind a suburban man’s viral post on his community group’s Facebook page last month.
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Video Shows Young Girl Being Chased by Coyote in Villa Park Yard
Surveillance video captured the frightening moment a coyote chased a young girl in a suburban yard Tuesday morning.
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Suburban Yard Becomes ‘Lake Michigan' After Recent Rain, Homeowner Says
The Chicago area is wrapping up its wettest May on record and standing water is covering many homeowners’ yards. Several sunny days in a row should help dry out your grass, but some neighbors in Villa Park may need a lot more than warmer weather and clear skies to clear water from their properties.
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Investigates: Backyard Pond Draws Ire of Neighbors
It’s rained so much that a lot of backyard ponds are popping up, but for one neighborhood in the western suburbs, they’ll need a lot more than a few sunny days to get rid of the water. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey explains.
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Metra UP-W Service Resumes With Delays After Pedestrian Hit, Killed Near Villa Park
A person was fatally struck by a Metra Union Pacific-West train in west suburban Villa Park, causing extensive delays during Tuesday’s morning commute.
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Man Drowns After Boat Flips Over: Police
Two adults and two children were on a paddle boat during Memorial Day when authorities say it suddenly, inexplicably tipped over and a 44-year-old man died. NBC 5’s Dick Johnson has the details.
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Son of Villa Park Family Among 50 Killed in New Zealand Mosque Shooting
Chicago paid tribute in an emotional vigil Sunday for the victims who died in the New Zealand mosque shooting—including the son of a Villa Park family.
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Villa Park Victim Among 50 Killed in New Zealand Shooting
Chicago paid tribute in an emotional vigil Sunday for the victims who died in the New Zealand mosque shooting—including the son of a Villa Park family. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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4 Men Charged With Tying Up, Robbing Lombard Family at Gunpoint
Bail was set at $2 million Saturday for four men accused of invading the home of a family in Lombard, tying them up, robbing them and then leading cops on a high-speed chase in the western suburb.
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Chicago, Suburban Roads Flood After Heavy Rain
Flooding caused traffic problems Tuesday in Chicago and in the suburbs.
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Chicago, Suburban Roads Flood After Heavy Rain
Flooding caused traffic problems Tuesday in Chicago and in the suburbs. Patrick Fazio reports.
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Wednesday Rain Lifts May to Wettest on Record for Chicago
Wednesday’s rainfall lifted the month of May to the wettest on record in Chicago.
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May 2018 Becomes Wettest on Record for Chicago
Wednesday’s rainfall lifted the month of May to the wettest on record in Chicago. Kalee Dionne reports.
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Illinois to Replace Vets' Plumbing Amid Legionnaire's Crisis
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says the state will replace plumbing at a home for military veterans that’s been troubled by Legionnaires’ disease.
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Illinois Lawmakers to Query Rauner Cabinet on Legionnaires'
Lawmakers are scheduled to question members of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration about the deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
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Suburb Named One of Best Places in America to Raise a Family
According to a new ranking, a Chicago suburb is one of the best places in the United States to raise a family.
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Chicago Suburb Ranked Among Best Places to Live
Villa Park is one of the best places in America to raise a family, according to a new ranking.