Old Traughber School Poised For Wrecking Ball In Big Oswego Housing Play
Oswego’s long vacant Traughber Junior High site is finally on the move. On Monday, village trustees signed off on a package of ordinances that officials say clears the path for a negotiated sale and redevelopment, potentially trading the shuttered school for a new mix of apartments and townhomes on the edge of downtown.
Experience Easter Sunday with peaceful reflection among joys of nature
“Easter Greeting” from the vintage postcards collected by historian Bryan Ogg. (PN File Photo) For the first time, last evening we attended the Solemn Easter Vigil at St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Choir performed beautifully throughout the Celebration of Reception and the Celebration of Confirmation, while also singing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus written in 1741 to […]
Scam Court Notice Letters Could Reach Your Mailbox, Cook County Officials Warn
Cook County officials are warning residents about a scam court notice falsely claiming to be tied to a parking violation. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos announced Friday that scammers are sending notices via text and the U.S. Postal Service. These messages are designed to resemble official court documents and include the phrase “IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED.”
West Chicago Man Charged After Leading High-Speed Chase
A 20-year-old West Chicago man was denied pre-trial release Friday after being charged for allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Thursday evening after an attempted traffic stop. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that the suspect has been charged with...
RiverEdge Park In Aurora Reveals Exciting Summer Concert Lineup
As summer approaches, RiverEdge Park is buzzing with news of its 2026 concert lineup—perfect for those craving live music under the stars.
2 Injured in Early-Morning Shooting on Bishop Ford Freeway, Lanes Temporarily Shut Down
Two people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway, causing temporary lane closures and concern among overnight drivers in the Chicago area. The incident happened around 1:24 a.m. in the northbound lanes near 115th Street. Authorities said the victims managed to transport themselves to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for their injuries. Their current conditions have not...
New Trader Joe’s Store Coming to Northern Illinois
Trader Joe’s Announces New Illinois Location in Oswego. Just when I thought this was finally happening, I’ll be for real here, I was excited strictly because this headline from the Peoria Journal Star got me. I was sure Trader Joe’s was coming to Rockford. Well, not quite...
Bodycam video shows violent Hazel Crest arrest of Uber driver
Newly released bodycam video shows a Hazel Crest officer taking an Uber driver to the ground without warning, raising questions about use of force.
Driver killed after crashing into construction zone barrier on I-80 in Will County
Illinois State Police said the vehicle hit a concrete barrier in a construction zone.
Driver killed, another injured in I-55 crash in Channahon: officials
One driver died and another is injured after a south suburban crash on Interstate 55 early Sunday morning, officials said.















