Naperville IL

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and those still searching for the perfect gift may find just what they are looking for over at Team Blonde Boutique, Spa, Salon in Forest Park. Heidi and Jayne from Team Blonde joined WGN News on Saturday morning to share some gift ideas ahead of the holiday. Visit […]

May is one of those months where Naperville picks up pace. The days get longer, calendars fill quickly, and there’s a steady rhythm of activity across the community. For our team, that means being out where it’s all happening. Spring sports are in full swing, with action on the field, in the pool, and around the track. We’re following local high school teams as...

A quiet Schaumburg neighborhood turned into a homicide scene late Thursday after police found a woman dead inside her home during a well‑being check and took a man into custody, authorities said. Officers were sent to a house in the 1700 block of Weathersfield Way, and the Cook County Medical Examiner later determined the woman died by strangulation. Police said the man found...

We can't seem to shake this cool weather we've been experiencing of late. Frost is possible for a time this morning in our area. At Walter Duncan Field in Peru, the temperature was 35 just before 6:30. One of the coldest spots was in Rockford where it was 28. Eastern Will County reported 29. By comparison it was rather warm this morning in...

In Forest Park, the mid-day crowd is not just grabbing groceries, they are lining up for hot plates. Living Fresh Market on Roosevelt Road has turned into a local magnet this spring, thanks to a busy hot-foods bar tucked inside what local coverage has described as the largest African American-owned supermarket in the country. The full-service grocery shares space with...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban Chicago man wanted for allegedly shooting a woman in Mississippi is in custody after investigators say they tracked him down on the city’s West Side and arrested him following a brief foot chase. The backstory:. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said 27-year-old Laquan...

The Q Center, a 95-acre hotel and training campus along the Fox River in St. Charles, has quietly hit the market, putting one of the Chicago suburbs’ largest meeting properties up for grabs. The 15-building complex includes more than 1,000 guest rooms and expansive meeting halls built to host corporate retreats and executive training. A sale would end the property’s decades-long...

Sometimes the best Italian food comes from the most unexpected places, and Ella’s Italian Pub in Geneva proves that point deliciously. This isn’t your grandmother’s red-sauce joint, but it might just become your family’s new favorite spot. You know what’s funny about the word “pub”?...

Introducing “The 77 Experience,” a remarkable band that immerses you in the vibrant soundscape of 1977. While their foundation is built on rock, their versatility knows no bounds as they skillfully mix various genres. With a deep appreciation for the music of the era, they flawlessly recreate the iconic hits that defined 1977, from Journey and Boston to the Eagles and Bee Gees.

Naperville’s curbside bulk brush collection starts next week, on Monday, May 4. The program allows residents to clear their yards of tree and shrub branches, free of charge. Cycles for brush pickup based on garbage collection days. The pick-up runs in cycles, divvying up the city into five different...