Joliet shelter-in-place lifted after search warrant operation: police
A shelter-in-place for some Joliet residents has been lifted Thursday.
BEDS Plus wants to ‘help as many people as possible’
While providing people facing homelessness access to housing is easier said than done, Tina Rounds, CEO of LaGrange-based nonprofit BEDS Plus, described the organization’s main goal for 2026 simply. “It’s a new landscape, but what we’re trying to do is take the resources that we have and help as...
3 People Charged After Weekend Police Chase Through Beverly, Morgan Park Ends In Crash
MORGAN PARK — Three people have been charged in connection to an Evergreen Park car burglary that led to a police chase in Beverly and Morgan Park, according to authorities. At 8:30 a.m. Sunday, officers received a report of a burglary to a car in the 2600 block of 90th Place in Evergreen Park, according to Evergreen...
This Illinois Spot is Quietly Serving Some of the State’s Best Gelato and Meatball...
Nestled in the heart of Cicero, Illinois, Freddy’s Pizza isn’t just another pizzeria—it’s a culinary treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Since 1968, this old-school Italian eatery and grocer has been serving up hearty, authentic dishes that keep locals and visitors coming back for more. From...
Judge denies motion by former Orland Park mayor to dissolve TRO against him, allowing...
A Cook County judge has denied a motion by former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to dissolve a temporary restraining order against him, allowing a lawsuit filed by the village against Pekau to proceed.
Tips on how to prepare for extreme cold coming to Chicago area
Many community service centers and some Cook County courthouses will be open during the day.
Joliet PD face federal civil rights lawsuit for frisking a 12-year-old girl
The Joliet Police Department is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit for patting down a 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for not having lights on.
Amazon is about to open its biggest store in company history
Amazon is preparing to flip the script on its brick and mortar ambitions with a single, sprawling experiment in the Chicago suburbs. The company is moving ahead with what will be its largest physical store to date, a hybrid grocery and general merchandise destination designed to feel less like a tech demo and more...
Gas leak on Aurora’s Far East Side
In Aurora, a gas leak near the Rush Copley Medical Center.
Thru Wednesday, February 4 | Naperville Restaurant Week
Get ready to feast and savor the flavor! The 2024 Naperville Restaurant Week kicks off on January 19th, so consider postponing those post-holiday gym resolutions. Mark your calendars, because it’s not just a week of deliciousness – it’s a culinary adventure waiting to happen!. Restaurants will be...

















