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Suburban restaurant named the 2nd best in Midwest in new Yelp ranking
There are plenty of popular and award-winning restaurants in Chicago. But what about the suburbs?
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Accordionists and Teachers' Guild to perform at Wheaton College this weekend
Musicians with the Accordionists and Teachers’ Guild will be putting on a unique show at Wheaton College this weekend, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Video captures heartwarming moment as suburban high school basketball players cheer up youth athletes
A heartwarming moment in the suburbs was captured on video after a youth baseball team from Carol Stream went to a Culver’s following a tough loss.
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Video captures heartwarming moment as high school basketball players cheer up disappointed youth athletes
The video, shared by a parent, captures a touching encounter between Wheaton North High School basketball players and the disappointed Carol Stream 8-U Boys Baseball Team after their loss.
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Barricaded Person Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order at Wheaton Apartment Complex
A person was taken into custody after about a four-hour standoff Wednesday night that prompted police to issue a shelter-in-place order at a Wheaton apartment complex.
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Police Investigate Threat at Wheaton North High School After Residents Urged to ‘Shelter in Place'
Residents surrounding Wheaton North High School were told to “shelter in place” for nearly an hour as police evacuated students and staff from the school and investigated a recent threat Monday morning.
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Situation ‘Peacefully Resolved' After Residents at Suburban Apartment Complex Asked to Shelter in Place
A earlier “domestic situation” at a Wheaton apartment complex has been “peacefully resolved” according to police, shortly after residents at the complex were asked to shelter in place.
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Wheaton Police Investigate Possible Hit-And-Run Crash That Left Woman Dead
Wheaton Police are seeking surveillance video relating to the death of a woman found lying on the road Monday night after a possible hit-and-run collision. Regina Waldroup has the latest details.
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Wheaton Police Investigate Possible Hit-And-Run Crash That Left Woman Dead Monday
Wheaton Police are seeking surveillance video relating to the death of a woman found lying on the road Monday night after a possible hit-and-run collision. Authorities responded to the 900 block of Roosevelt Road after receiving a 911 call from a motorist. Paige M. Donahue, a 31-year-old Wheaton resident, suffered severe traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead after being transported…
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‘The Voice' Winner Jordan Smith Joining Wheaton's ‘Sounds of the Season' Concert
The suburb of Wheaton is ringing in the holidays with its a festive concert featuring The Chicago Staff Band of The Salvation Army with guest artist and “The Voice” winner Jordan Smith on Friday.
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Legacy of College Student From West Suburbs Who Died in Tragic Accident Lives On Through Organ Donations
A standout athlete from the western suburbs passed away suddenly while away at college, but Declin Ermer’s legacy of kindness toward others continued when several of his organs and tissues were donated to others in need.
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Parents of College Student Who Died In Accident Advocate For Organ Donation
The parents of a former Wheaton Warrenville South High School and University of Montana student who died in a tragic accident in 2019 are speaking out on the lives they’ve been able to help with organ donation, NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.
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This Catholic Chapel is Converted into a Restaurant in Wheaton
Want to dine and drink at a Catholic chapel? Dick O’Gorman, the owner The Ivy, joins “Chicago Today” to discuss the church converted into a restaurant in Wheaton.
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DuPage County Woman To Live in Van to Raise Awareness, Funds For Homeless Families
This weekend, hundreds of people in DuPage County will give up their beds and sleep outside to raise awareness for homelessness.
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‘Sleep-Out Saturday' to be Held to Raise Awareness For Homelessness in DuPage County
A “sleep-out” event is being held in DuPage County to help raise awareness for homelessness in the area, NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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What to Know About Cantigny Park in Wheaton
Matt LaFond, the executive director at Cantigny Park, discusses what to know about Cantigny park in Wheaton. “Catigny De Noche” and holiday events.
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Police Confirm a Man's Body Was Found Near Lincoln Marsh in Wheaton
An investigation is underway after a visitor witnessed the body of a deceased man in Lincoln Marsh on Wednesday morning, according to the DuPage County Forest Preserve Police.
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City of Wheaton Reports ‘All Clear' Following Large Police Presence in Neighborhood
Police in the western Chicago suburb say there is “no threat to the public.”
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Cantigny Park Unveils ‘Alebrijes,' New Mexican Art Installation
Cantigny Park in Wheaton has unveiled a new art installation featuring imaginary creatures inspired by Mexican folklore. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter spoke with the artist behind the colorful sculptures.
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Police Audio Reveals New Details About Wheaton Armed Robbery
New developments have emerged following an armed robbery at a cell phone store in west suburban Wheaton. Police audio recordings revealed the tense moments when employees were tied up and officers raced to the scene. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.