Naperville IL

Something quietly special is brewing in Geneva, Illinois and it’s the kind of place people hesitate to share because they want to keep it to themselves. Nestled in the town’s charming downtown, this café delivers an experience that feels instantly comforting yet refreshingly original. The menu leans...

What’s your favorite zoo animal? For me and my kids, we love visiting the reptiles. Seeing their prehistoric features feels like a trip back in time! Whatever your favorite, the Aurora Public Library District welcomes you and your family to a zoo-themed storytime event Tuesday, April 28. Our special guest will be local author Jo Fredell Higgins, who will share her newest picture...

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of May 11. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Sensory Night Hike: 7:45-9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Hammel Woods – Route 59 Access, Shorewood. Explore the forest after dark on a guided hike designed to test your senses under a nearly new moon. The hike will...

An Illinois pedestrian, 82, died in a crash in Laughlin on Sunday afternoon. The crash happened at 1:09 p.m. on South Casino Drive and Tropicana Drive, police said. The unnamed pedestrian was from Roselle, Ill. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department said “a pedestrian was crossing South Casino from...

Sometimes the most random plans turn into life-changing moments, and that's exactly what happened to a pair of best friends from Downers Grove.

A fired Burger King employee in Downers Grove returned his uniforms with a shocking twist, highlighting the emotional fallout of job loss and the importance of respect at work.

Many Dominican University dining service workers have made complaints alleging a hostile work environment, but management has dismissed their grievances. “They are putting too much pressure on us and giving us more work than we can humanly do,” said a veteran line cook. She explains that the pressure does...

Lucy Parsons is undoubtedly one of the most controversial people buried in Forest Park. While some might only know her as one of the Haymarket Martyrs’ widows, Parsons was a powerful and influential figure in her own right. The Chicago Police Department once proclaimed she was “more dangerous than a thousand rioters.”

Chicagoland Speedway is back! Fans flocked to the Joliet, Illinois, facility as select NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers participated in a Goodyear tire test on Tuesday. Scroll to see photos from the 1.5-mile oval ahead of the July 3-5 race weekend. RELATED: Cup Series schedule...

Tucked along South Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, La Quebrada Aurora Restaurant has been quietly winning hearts one plate at a time. This casual Mexican spot has built a loyal following thanks to its bold flavors, homemade tortillas, and a skirt steak that people drive from all over the Midwest to taste.