DuPage County Board adopts FY2026 budget; tax rate to remain flat
After months of deliberation and review, DuPage County officials have solidified a $661.5 million spending plan for the fiscal year 2026 budget that includes a flat property tax rate. The DuPage County Board on Tuesday, Nov. 25, adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances, including the full budget and tax...
Pedestrian hit by Metra train in Bensenville
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train in the west Chicago suburb of Bensenville Thursday afternoon.
Porch piracy hits home for Clarendon Hills family in daylight theft of Christmas gifts
The DePasquale family was the victim of a porch piracy incident in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, where a thief stole $500 worth of packages from their front door, highlighting the prevalence of porch piracy in the Chicago area.
Panic attacks, anxiety high among immigrants as capacity to help is limited
Cristel Paiz locks the door of her Berwyn yoga studio before dimming the lights and sitting on her pink yoga mat. “Bring your mind to this moment,” Paiz says in Spanish as she guides four women of various ages through a breathing exercise at the start of a yoga class.
Exploring Affordable and Safe Tire Options: A Comparative Discussion
In a recent social media discussion, a user sought advice on where to find cost-effective, new tires. The user, who was tight on money, had initially considered Costco but was open to other suggestions. Safety was a top priority for the user, who has children and wanted to ensure a safe drive.
Remaining Residents Of Raided South Shore Building Seek Extra Time To Move Out
SOUTH SHORE — Residents of the South Shore building raided by federal agents this fall are asking for more time to move out, while repeating their demands for assistance in doing so, after a judge ordered the building cleared by next week. Cook County Circuit Judge Debra Seaton —...
Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring...
Lawmakers across Illinois, including Aurora Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, are working on drafting legislation for the spring legislative session coming up in January. Kifowit says she has received ideas from constituents on pressing topics like pension reform and property tax relief. Kifowit says a...
Cook Co. state’s attorney reflects on 1 year in office, defends handling of Blue...
The Cook County state's attorney on Tuesday publicly defended her office's handling of the case involving the suspect in the Blue Line attack that left a woman severely burned.
Docs: Man with disability pushed onto CTA tracks at Harlem Blue Line over $1;...
FOREST PARK, Ill. — A man with an intellectual disability was punched and pushed onto CTA tracks Monday morning at the Harlem Blue Line stop in Forest Park over a dollar, authorities allege. Prosecutors identified the man responsible as Tommie O. Carter, 39, who law enforcement sources confirm has been arrested over...
3 killed in fiery crash that shut down part of outbound Eisenhower Expressway early...
Illinois State Police and the Medical Examiner's Office have confirmed that three people were killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash that shut down part of the outbound Eisenhower Expressway in northwest suburban Itasca overnight.

















