Drunk driver caught drifting into parking lane
Brookfield police arrested a 30-year-old Chicago man for driving under the influence on April 18. An officer was on routine patrol around 2:50 a.m. when they noticed a vehicle heading west on Burlington Avenue that did not have its headlamps activated and was moving into the oncoming traffic lane. After the officer made a U-turn in their squad car to...
Jarosch Bakery shares tips, tricks to make homemade sweets look better
Jarosch Bakery shared tips and tricks to make homemade sweets look even better.
Why Everyone Is OBSESSED With This Burger Joint in Joliet, Illinois
In the heart of Joliet sits a burger haven that’s been quietly building a devoted following, one perfectly cooked patty at a time. Hamburgerseria isn’t your typical fast-food joint. It’s where fresh, locally sourced beef meets creative flavor combinations. Families drive over 25 miles just to get...
Naperville junior high students create buzz, lead charge for new Illinois state bee
Naperville junior high students create buzz, lead charge for new Illinois state bee
Brookfield sets referendum, seeks consultant
Brookfield is planning to ask its voters in November to approve a referendum question that would allow the village to fund street improvements for the next 25 years. With an eye to explaining its case to voters, the village government is considering working with a consultant who specializes in educating residents.
Police identify man killed in I-88 shooting
The DeKalb County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was shot and killed by police during an exchange of gunfire on I-88 near Keslinger Road in DeKalb County Monday as 36-year-old Joseph Moreno of Warrenville. The coroner’s office says the case remains under investigation by local and state...
Just Outside Chicago, These 11 Oak Brook Restaurants Are Calling Your Name
Oak Brook, Illinois is one of those places that surprises you the moment you arrive. Tucked just west of Chicago in DuPage County, this small but vibrant village has quietly built one of the most impressive dining scenes in the entire Chicago metro area. With a population of just over 8,000 people, Oak Brook punches well above its weight when it comes to food...
Local food banks brace for influx of visitors as new SNAP requirements begin Friday
Food banks are preparing for an influx of tens of thousands of people in need. Some volunteers will be in need themselves.
Additional charges filed in Oswego robbery and crash case
The Oswego Police Department says additional charges have been filed against a DeKalb man accused in an armed robbery in Oswego that resulted in a crash in Aurora early Saturday morning. Twenty-two-year-old Timothy J. Rodgers is charged with armed violence, aggravated robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon,...
It’s Tax Bill Time
Be on the lookout for your 2026 property tax bill. Will County Treasurer Tim Brophy was in the WJOL studios this morning and said that this year’s tax bill will be mailed out on May 1st. And also stated that you can get your tax bill emailed to you if you sign-up to do so. The tax bill will have to be paid...
