North Illinois Weather Alert: 6” Snow Possible in Cook, DuPage, Lake Friday Stretching I-90,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – A Winter Weather Advisory will impact the Chicago area Friday morning into early afternoon, followed by a Winter Storm Watch as the threat for intense lake-effect snow increases later in...
Suburban Chicago gas stop turns into $550,000 lottery win
ILLINOIS - A stop for gas in the Chicago suburbs paid off in a big way, with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket winning $550,000 Wednesday evening. The winner matched all five numbers in the Lucky Day Lotto drawing to claim the prize, according to Illinois Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 2, 10, 17, 29 and 38.
Lombard Teen Skips Prison in Alleged Islamic Center Terror Plot
A Lombard teenager whom prosecutors say scoped out a Glendale Heights Islamic center and secretly recorded services as part of an alleged attack plan has been sentenced to 30 months of probation, avoiding an adult prison term. The case, which began with high-profile charges last summer, has now wrapped up in juvenile...
Four arrested after burglary interrupted in downtown Hinsdale: police
HINSDALE, Ill. - Four suspects were arrested after police interrupted a burglary in downtown Hinsdale on Tuesday, according to Hinsdale Police. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Downtown Business District around 3:36 a.m. Little did they know, police interrupted a burglary in progress at...
Woman found dead in Oswego; man in custody
OSWEGO, Ill. — A woman was found dead in Oswego Tuesday afternoon and a man is in custody. Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Valentine Way at around 1:10 p.m. after receiving a call from a man who said he thought his wife was in danger after seeing a man […]
Bartlett worker killed after Metra MD-W train hit small snowplow identified
A worker clearing snow who died after being struck by a Metra train in the west suburbs Monday morning has now been identified, authorities said.
Former Loretto Hospital executive accused in fraud scheme is now in custody in Serbia
The former Loretto Hospital executive accused of defrauding the federal government out of $290 million has been arrested in Serbia.
12 iconic Illinois delis and diners known for standout corned beef sandwiches
If corned beef sandwiches were an art form, these Illinois delis would be galleries. From Chicago’s bustling streets to cozy suburban diners, these spots serve piled‑high, perfectly seasoned corned beef that melts in your mouth. Each sandwich tells a story—layers of tradition, care, and a love for simple, satisfying...
Illinois-Based Healthcare Provider Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Care One Home Health Services, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it works to restructure debt while continuing to provide patient care. The Bolingbrook-based provider joins a growing list of healthcare companies nationwide that have sought bankruptcy protection in recent months. Care One Home Health...
New inpatient Lurie Children’s hospital planned for western suburbs
A new Lurie Children's pediatric hospital is coming to the western suburbs. According to a press release, a Lurie Children's is planning a "community-based pediatric hospital" in suburban Downers Grove. The proposed low-acuity hospital, officials said, will "be designed to meet the needs of a growing population of...

















