The Latest Breaking News from DuPage County

Three teens charged with sexually assaulting classmate during high school graduation party, prosecutors say

Kevin Niemiec, Zachary Mascolo, and Jon Clary II were charged months after the June incident

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

‘Am I in trouble?’: Moment teacher accused of sexually assaulting student is arrested

The former teacher Christina Formella, 30, previously claimed to police that ‘everybody comes after her’ because she is just ‘good-looking’

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

‘Everybody comes for me because I’m good-looking’: Teacher denies sexually assaulting student

During police interview, high school teacher, Christina Formella, 30, claimed ‘everybody comes after her because she is good-looking’

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Man slain in Willowbrook-area mass shooting was a ‘happy-go-lucky’ young father of 2

Reginald Meadows died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Twenty-two others were wounded, DuPage County officials say, and no one is in custody.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023

1 killed and at least 22 injured in shooting at a strip mall near Chicago, officials say

One person was killed and at least 22 injured in a mass shooting near Willowbrook in southeast DuPage County early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2023

1 killed, at least 16 injured in shooting at Willowbrook strip mall, officials say

At least one person was killed and 16 others were injured after a shooting in Willowbrook in southwest suburban DuPage County early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2023

DuPage County’s new tool in fighting domestic abuse: a QR code that points to help

Victims of domestic abuse can now use a QR code to access a website that directs them to agencies that can help, orders of protection, shelters and legal aid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

2 teens plead guilty to setting fire that damaged Pheasant Run Resort

“Well boys, you really screwed up,” DuPage County Judge Anthony Coco told the teens.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

DuPage County sheriff under fire for not backing assault weapons ban

Lawmakers on Monday called Sheriff James Mendrick’s statements irresponsible and reckless.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Glen Ellyn pedestrian tunnel is filled with trees, thanks to Pilsen artist’s mural

Juan De La Mora’s mural, completed in December, is part of a broader effort to create and celebrate public art in DuPage County.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023