Bob Rakow

A Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 years in prison for his role in a 2021 shooting at the Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas.

Supporters of a proclamation declaring June Pride Month in Downers Grove packed Tuesday's Village Council meeting to oppose a request that the proclamation be discontinued

(Shaw Local News Network) A Villa Park man will remain in jail until at least his next court date after allegedly leading authorities early Friday morning on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.

Supporters of the Downers Grove Public Library's participation in Pride Month turned out at last week's library board meeting to voice their support for activities both at the library and throughout the village.

Downers Grove Mayor Bob Barnett on Tuesday proclaimed June as Pride Month in the village following several weeks of objection to the move voiced by a small group of residents.

(Shaw Local News Network) A Woodridge man will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance after allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy, prosecutors said.

(TheCrimsonRibbon) A Chicago man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and forcibly kidnapping her in March will remain in prison until at least his next court date, prosecutors said.

A Joliet convicted felon accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm will remain in jail until at least his next court date, prosecutors said.

(TheCrimsonRibbon) A 17-year-old juvenile from Chicago accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Alo

The renovation of Linda Kunze Plaza in downtown Downers Grove will begin in July and is slated for completion in November. (Photo Provided By Village of Downers Grove)