Romeoville man charged after crashing into Oswego squad cars
A Romeoville man is facing charges after police say he crashed into two pulled-over squad cars early Monday morning in the area of Route 30 and Treasure Drive in Oswego. No one was in the squad cars, and no one was hurt in the crash. 48-year-old Javier Parras is charged...
The Family-Style Comfort Food At This Illinois Farmstead Is Absolutely Worth The Wait
Sometimes the best meals require a little patience, and at White Fence Farm in Romeoville, that wait becomes part of the delicious anticipation. This legendary Illinois institution serves up fried chicken dinners that have kept families coming back generation after generation. You know that feeling when you’re...
MOM’s Organic Market plans expansion to Chicago suburbs
MOM’s Organic Market plans to open its first two stores in the Chicago market later this year, marking the 27-unit chain’s expansion into the Midwest. The vast suburban sprawl of the Chicago area represents a prime opportunity for the retailer, says Scott Nash, founder and CEO of MOM’s, which is based in Rockville,...
West suburban man charged after brandishing knife at officers, spurring police shooting: officials
A 23-year-old St. Charles man has been charged with attempted murder, after brandishing a knife at police before an officer shot at him Friday night, St. Charles police said Saturday.
Man charged with beating rooster outside Joliet grocery store: police
The man initially indicated that the rooster was his pet and that he was training it to fight. He later said he was trying to train the animal to defend itself.
Endeavor Health recruiting therapy dogs to comfort patients
Endeavor Health has put out a call for more therapy dogs. The health system is accepting applications for its animal-assisted therapy program at both Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. The program is entering its 24th year, with more than 270,000 patient visits so far. According to an article by...
Storm watch and warning information for Will County
The Forest Preserve District of Will County shared information to help residents understand the difference between a storm watch and a warning. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for a storm, and people should be ready to act if weather worsens.
Joliet planning commission recommends approval for $20B data center project that could create 10,000...
A $20-billion data center proposal in Joliet has cleared a key hurdle, with the city’s planning commission recommending approval of the project. The proposal includes the annexation of a 795-acre parcel near S. Rowell Road and Bernhard Road, rezoning the land for light industrial use, and a preliminary planned unit...
Mail theft investigation at Tinley Park Post Office
The Village of Tinley Park reports multiple cases of mail theft involving altered checks dropped off at the Tinley Park Post Office at 7230 W. 171st St. Residents discovered that payee names and check amounts had been changed and fraudulently cashed.
I-80 Corridor from Princeton to Kankakee Targeted for Possible Strong Tornado Tuesday as Lake...
ILLINOIS — A focused tornado target area has been identified for Tuesday afternoon and evening across portions of central and north-central Illinois, particularly along the I-80 corridor from Princeton through Ottawa, Morris, Joliet, Streator, Kankakee, and Pontiac. Forecasters warn that several tornadoes may develop...
