Powerful winds sweep through Niles, tearing roof off high school
Violent winds tore a huge chunk of the roof off a high school in Niles on Friday morning just before students were scheduled to arrive for the day.
The BEST Juicy Sliders and Craft Burgers Found in Plainfield, IL
Plainfield’s Backroads Burger & Bar is the kind of place locals recommend with a grin, then hope you don’t tell too many people about. It’s relaxed, friendly, and all about big, creative burgers that arrive hot and cooked right. Portions are generous, prices feel fair, and the...
Shots Fired Call Brings SWAT To Joliet Home
A man is facing several charges after SWAT had to be called in overnight to a home in Joliet. Hunter Harvey is charged for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Aggravated Assault. On 3/14/26 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Will County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched...
Dog abandoned by family after years has shelter workers heartbroken: “This boy did nothing...
Plainfield, Illinois - Workers at an Illinois animal shelter are used to dealing with sad cases, but the sad story of one dog really broke the hearts of the entire team. As a puppy, Winchester was adopted by a loving family almost nine years ago. At the start of this month, though, a piece of shocking news came...
Frustration Grows As Illinois Mall Parking Fees Hit Shoppers Hard
In a move that’s stirring up quite a buzz, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out parking fees that might just change your shopping plans.
Storm threat approaching Chicago area on Sunday. What to know
Another round of storms are expected to hit the Chicago area on Sunday.
Police: Man Charged After Purse Robbery In Orland Park Leads To Chicago Pursuit
A man accused of robbing a woman in southwest suburban Orland Park was apprehended after a police chase ended in Chicago, authorities said. The incident happened Thursday in the parking lot of 288 Orland Square Drive, according to Orland Park police. According to authorities, a woman reported that a suspect...
DuPage center rehabs injured and sick local wildlife
Now here’s a field trip worth taking quite literally in an Illinois backyard. The DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center, 525 S. Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn is open to the public and offers unparalleled education about local wildlife. The Chicagoland center reopened Jan. 12 to visitors. Located within the nearly...
Elmhurst Police arrest two men after stolen vehicle chase
On March 11, 2026, Elmhurst Police arrested two men after a stolen silver Honda CRV fled from multiple police departments. The vehicle, stolen in Chicago, was seen driving north on York Street at Vallette Street and later east on St. Charles Road. Officers used a tire deflation device as it entered the ramp for...
Orland Fire responds to laundry room fire at Mario Tricoci salon
Orland Fire responds to laundry room fire at Mario Tricoci salon. Orland Park, IL – A fire that apparently began in the laundry room of the Mario Tricoci salon in Orland Park on Friday, March 13, 2026, damaged an area of the business and forced its temporary closure. No...

















