Candle Making Workshop on April 2 at ARC Center
The West Chicago Park District is hosting another Candle Making Workshop on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the ARC Center. Participants will design their own luxury soy candle while learning about fragrance blending, wick selection, and hand-pouring.
Hyundai To Establish New Trailer Manufacturing Facilities In Joliet; 2,500 New Jobs Expected
Hyundai Translead will set up two trailer manufacturing facilities in Will County. In a press release on Monday night, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said Hyundai Translead will establish new trailer manufacturing facilities in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new full-time jobs specifically in Joliet. Hyundai Translead...
Joliet Park Turns Crime Scene After Teen Shot In Head, Another Hurt
A Saturday night hangout at Joliet's West Park turned into a crime scene when a 15-year-old boy was shot in the head and critically wounded, police said. A 14-year-old boy was also hurt in the same incident. The shooting happened near the 600 block of Wheeler Avenue, where officers arrived...
Joliet considers plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois; residents pack...
Many of the residents at Monday night's meeting spoke out against the center, urging city council members to reject it.
Aurora reminds pet owners about poison prevention
The City of Aurora IL Animal Care and Control is sharing safety tips for National Poison Prevention Week to help keep pets safe. Chocolate is the top poison risk for pets in Illinois, leading to many emergency visits each year. Other hazards include grapes, xylitol found in gum and candy, household chemicals, and...
Police investigate armed robbery in Oak Park
Oak Park police are investigating reports that a man was robbed at gun point last week. A Chicago man was walking in the 700 block of Madison Street at 10:20 a.m. Friday, March 13 when a man approached him, pulled a handgun and demanded the victim’s phone and money. The victim turned over his property,and the suspect...
Dependable rides for older adults with Ride Assist Naperville
Ride Assist Naperville is a nonprofit that provides safe, affordable, and dependable transportation for Naperville senior citizens to their medical appointments. RAN started in 2017 because of the work of dedicated members of the Naperville Senior Task Force. Since then, RAN has given over 16,250 rides. “My neighbor...
Naperville veteran celebrates 104th birthday
Friends and family celebrated the 104th birthday of Naperville resident and veteran David Bond on Saturday, March 14. Bond’s career The post Naperville veteran celebrates 104th birthday appeared first on NCTV17 .
Lombard Police Arrest Justin Ward for Alleged Hate Crime Caught on Camera
Village of Lombard – Municipal Government Press Release Re: Justin Ward Arrest. PRESS RELEASE: DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Joe Grage announced that Judge Leah Bendik granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man accused of hate crime following an...
Multiple Crashes Reported Throughout Manhattan, IL This Morning
The Manhattan Fire Protection District responded to multiple motor vehicle crashes Monday morning across Manhattan and Peotone as hazardous road conditions created dangerous travel conditions throughout the area. Several crashes occurred within a short period of time, requiring firefighters and paramedics to manage...

















