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Kidnapped Wheaton College Student Robbed at Gunpoint in Glen Ellyn

2 of the thieves are fugitives; one man was arrested and appeared in court Friday.

DuPage County Deacon Sexually Assaulted Girl For Many Years: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say Timothy Peltz blamed the young girl for the assaults because she was "too affectionate."

2nd and 3rd Human Cases of West Nile Virus Found Nearby

Two women in their 40s have fallen victim to West Nile, according to the county health department.

Glen Ellyn Woman is $16.75 Million Richer After Winning Lottery

Sarah Weron has won the jackpot prize in an Aug. 4 drawing.

Brother of Naperville Naval Cmdr. Who Died in 9/11 to Speak at Remembrance Ceremony

This year’s event will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial.

Naperville Man Recorded Boys Having Sex Acts Performed on Them: Indictment

The boys were allegedly given controlled substances and alcohol to gain their compliance and reduce their inhibitions.

PHOTO GALLERY: Emergency Responders Conquer Downers Grove 'Chemical Spill'

Key players from Downers Grove and several area agencies participated in an important disaster preparedness simulation on Wednesday.

Grown-Up Play Date at the Morton Arboretum

Get in touch with your inner child at the adults-only event on Sept. 9.

DePaul University's Naperville Campus to Close

It will reportedly close in August 2017.

Neighbors Rally for Signage at Hinsdale Cross Streets Where Bicyclist Was Killed

Hinsdale residents want local officials to take control of an uncontrolled intersection that was the scene of a fatal crash last week.

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• Naperville Police: If Someone Calls Asking for Money, It's Probably a Scam
• Oak Brook Joins Growing List of Areas Targeted by Car Thieves: Cops
  

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• College of DuPage Grad Takes Deep-Ocean Dive in Submergence Vehicle ‘Alvin’
• Elmhurst Mayor, Council to Appoint New Fire Chief
• Naperville to Smoke Test Sewers Beginning Sept. 6
• How to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully in Your Home and Community
• On Sept. 24th, Five Seasons Burr Ridge Hosts Row-Bike-Run Triathlon
• Warrenville Art on the Prairie and Music Festival Offers Family Fun Sept. 17 & 18
• Glen Ellyn Announces Paperless Billing for Service Bills
• DuPage County Board Approves Two Drug Prevention Measures
• Dragonfly Landing Splash Pad Open Until September 6

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