Aurora (IL) Fire Chief Set to Retire
On the night of Oct. 29, the Aurora Fire Department responded to a house fire on Grant Place. Department leadership gets automatic alerts about confirmed fires at any time of day or night, and so Fire Chief David McCabe started listening to his radio. It didn’t seem to be going well — every time firefighters turned...
‘Disappointed is an understatement’: Suburban food pantry’s truck hit by catalytic converter thieves again
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Just months after getting their trucks back following catalytic converter thefts in June, a suburban nonprofit that provides food to hundreds every week was left stranded again after one of their box trucks was hit by thieves. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the nonprofit “4 KIDS Sake” said in a...
DuPage County Board Approves $661.5 Million Budget for 2026: No Increase in Property Tax...
On November 25, 2025, the DuPage County Board approved its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The budget totals $661.5 million. The property tax rate will remain flat. Homeowners with a $350,000 property will pay about $129 in county taxes in 2026.
Seeking Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar Minis in Local Stores
A social media user recently reached out to the community in search of stores selling Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar miniatures in the local area. The user, who is in town visiting family, expressed a particular interest in finding places that offer used or second-hand items at reasonable prices. The request was met...
Surveillance video sought in Tara Reid’s alleged drugging incident at Rosemont hotel
Actress Tara Reid was allegedly drugged at a Chicago area hotel, and police are investigating the incident after she filed a police report and surveillance footage is being sought.
Intense Debate: Courageous Illinois Woman Reveals Shocking Conditions at Broadview ICE Center – A...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Brave Illinois Woman Exposes Horrifying Conditions Inside Broadview ICE Center: ‘What a Freaking Boss!’.
Why is Geneva Considered One of the World’s Most Expensive Cities?
Geneva, a city known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, is also recognized for its high cost of living. It consistently ranks among the topmost expensive cities in the world. But what factors contribute to this high cost of living? And how do residents manage to afford life in such an expensive city? Let's...
Berwyn, IL – Crime Report: 3 Major Arrests and Multiple Gun Incidents This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Berwyn, IL – The Berwyn Police Department released its weekly crime bulletin for Nov. 17–23, 2025, outlining a series of major arrests and significant incidents across the city’s wards. According to the...
Northern Illinois Weather: Naperville, Elgin, Joliet, Rockford See 1″/Hr Snow Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, IL – A fast-building winter storm is poised to bury northern Illinois in heavy, travel-disrupting snow from late Friday night through Saturday night, with the Chicago metro most at risk....
$825,000 settlement reached in controversial Oak Lawn police arrest caught on video
Bystanders captured the July 2022 incident on video.
