đź“… Tween Adventuring Club at White Oak Library April 1
The White Oak Library in Romeoville is hosting a Tween Adventuring Club on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Kids can join game guides for imaginative tabletop adventures—solving riddles, completing quests, and exploring new worlds. Each session is a self-contained story, so newcomers are always welcome. All...
📅 Free WonderKids: Wind! program for ages 2–6 on April 2
Families with young children can enjoy a free, hands-on learning experience at the Isle a la Cache Museum on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. The WonderKids: Wind! program is designed for kids ages 2–6 and includes fun facts, songs, stories, table activities, and crafts.
đźš§ Hydrant Flow Testing March 31 near Lincoln Highway
The St. Charles Fire Department will test fire hydrants near 2060 Lincoln Highway on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.. During and shortly after the test, you might notice rusty water. It’s safe to use, but it’s best to wait to do laundry until the water runs clear. If your clothes become discolored,...
Naperville Park District officials begin Frontier expansion, land acquisition planning
With preliminary results pointing toward a favorable outcome, Naperville Park District officials are planning next steps for some of the key initiatives outlined in the referendum that was placed on the spring primary ballot. District staffers outlined some of the preliminary work taking place with the construction...
20-year-old man killed, 2 injured in shooting at family party in Crete, officials say
There was a deadly shooting overnight at a family party in the far south suburbs. Deputies say they responded to calls for a large fight and arrived to find a large crowd, and three people had been shot.
Village & Chamber Launch “Shop Local Spring Guide” to Support Local Businesses
Spring has arrived in New Lenox, and the Village is excited to introduce the Shop Local Spring Guide—a digital, interactive resource designed to help residents connect with local businesses ready to support all their spring projects and needs. The Spring Guide brings together a wide range of New Lenox...
EPA announces $610 million loan for northeastern Illinois drinking water project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois. The funding will help transition nearly 300,000 residents from a declining groundwater aquifer to Lake...
Prayers for deadly shooting during party in Crete Township
Another tragedy in the south suburbs. Three people were shot during a party in Crete Township. One died, 2 are wounded. It's the latest of 3 unrelated fatal incidents in the small Will County community. Joanie Lum is there live with the latest.
No Kings protesters rally in west suburbs
As hundreds of people walked south on Willow Springs Road Saturday morning, Jim Longino warmly welcomed them. “Come on down. There’s plenty of room for everyone. That’s what America is all about,” Longino said into a bullhorn. And they did for the No Kings 3 rally. Longino...
Crete community shaken by three tragedies within a week
Three people were shot, one fatally, during a fight at a party in unincorporated Crete early Sunday, marking the third tragedy to strike the Will County community within a week. The shooting occurred at around 1 a.m. at a property along South State Line Road near East Bemes Road. “I...

















