Could a New 7 Brew Be Opening in Chicagoland? Here’s What We Know
Can’t get enough of 7 Brew ? Fans of the viral drive-thru coffee chain could have a new suburban location to frequent in 2026! 7 Brew coming to suburban Montgomery A Facebook post shared by All Things Aurora Illinois on Monday indicates that a 7 Brew could soon be opening in suburban Montgomery. The coffee chain has...
Aurora man sentenced to prison after drug, firearms investigation
An 18-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to prison following a narcotics and firearms investigation that led to the seizure of illegal drugs and multiple weapons, including a fully automatic firearm, authorities said.
Mrs. Johnson’s extraordinary life
Wyanetta Johnson was a pioneering Black leader in Oak Park who brought change to Oak Park and River Forest High School through passionate, loving advocacy and a will of iron working to bend an institution which for decades did not know what to make of her. Mrs. Johnson, or “Grandma”...
Naperville, IL – Crime Alert: Teen Charged in Walgreens Restroom Attack
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Naperville, IL – A 17-year-old from Lisle has been charged as an adult after allegedly sexually assaulting a female acquaintance inside a Walgreens washroom in Naperville, according to the DuPage County...
Dubai Coffee Pulling into Naperville with Plans for Chicago Brick-and-Mortar
A coffee company serving specialty Dubai brews is pursuing a brick-and-mortar location in the city. Owner Nadeem Olayyan has been working on bringing Dubai Coffee to Chicago. He now has a truck he will be driving around Naperville, and will open a brick-and-mortar somewhere in Chicago city limits. Olayyan told What...
Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Illinois Governor’s Office
A Will County man has been arrested following an investigation into a threatening email allegedly sent to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, according to Illinois State Police. Authorities said Michael Dascenzo, 49, of Crete, was taken into custody on February 25 after investigators connected him to a...
Bullying reports ignored before fatal Cicero school shooting, victim’s family says
CICERO, Ill. - Cicero police are continuing their search for the person responsible for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old student last week as he was leaving school. Family members of Johan Adaree say the shooting grew out of an ongoing altercation they had tried to prevent. They claim Johan was bullied by the...
Horror Fans Will Love This Creepy Dive Bar in Chicago
True-crime lovers will find Electric Funeral Bar in Chicago unforgettable—a dive bar with quirky occult vibes, cheap drinks, and a crowd that loves the weird and wonderful as much as you do.
No date set for Pete’s Fresh Market opening, village says
Pete’s Fresh Market’s new Oak Park store location has been in-the-works for the better part of a decade, but with deadlines approaching village officials do not have knowledge of an opening date for the store. The grocery store planned for the lot at 640-728 Madison St has been...
After Lombard man says Chase froze over $40K of his money, more come forward...
The I-Team is following up on an investigation into bank accounts suddenly locked for alleged fraud, even though consumers claim there was no suspicious activity.

















