Illinois Sandwich Named One of the Best in North America
The Michelin Guide named a Chicago sandwich among the best in North America, spotlighting Lardon.
Taste 65 years of homemade magic at this historic Illinois bakery and restaurant
If you crave old-school comfort with small-town heart, Harner’s in North Aurora has your name written in powdered sugar. For 65 years this family-run icon has turned simple ingredients into memories, pairing a bustling bakery with a cozy American restaurant right on the Fox River. You get generous portions,...
Arlington Heights wrestling coach and his staff fired after misconduct probe
District 214 board members met earlier in the month to discussion disciplinary action.
Southwest Fast Casual Chain Opens First Illinois Location
Zaxbys has been building a steady following for years. Now it's in the Midwest.
Investigation underway after elderly siblings found dead in Oak Lawn
A death investigation is underway after elderly siblings were found in an Oak Lawn home on Thursday.
Francesca’s closing Naperville, all stores
Women’s boutique clothing store Francesca’s is shutting down shop nationwide. According to fashion industry trade journal Women’s Wear Daily, the chain is liquidating its inventory and closing all of its locations, including the downtown Naperville Francesca’s at 25 W. Jefferson Ave. Francesca’s started as a single...
Hundreds without power amid dangerously cold temperatures in Chicago area
Hundreds of people in the Chicago area were left without power amid extreme and dangerously cold temperatures Friday morning. ComEd reported at least 23 outages impacting nearly 880 customers as of 8 a.m. The bulk of the outages were reported in Cook County, with more than 600 customers affected. By...
Evergreen Park woman dies of cold exposure amid extreme temperature plunge
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban woman died from cold exposure this week as Chicagoland is dealing with an extreme temperature plunge. The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the woman as 81-year-old Mary Savisky. She was found Monday at her home in the 9600 block of South Francisco Avenue in Evergreen Park.
Repeat Offender Arrested Following Search Warrant
On January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., members of the Joliet Police Department Special Operations Squad, Crisis Negotiation Team, Tactical Unit, Narcotics Unit, Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, K9 Unit, Investigations, and Patrol executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of North Raynor Avenue...
Water Division: Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes
With the below freezing temperatures headed our way (not to mention the cold we’re already experiencing!) 🥶, the Village’s Water Division has provided these tips and reminders to help avoid your water lines from freezing during these extreme temperatures. • Keep the thermostat set the same during...

















