15-year-old boy, Sebastian Scott, found after going missing Saturday morning
A 15-year-old boy was located late Sunday after going missing for more than 24 hours.
Man found guilty of murdering Chicago judge in 2017
A jury found a man guilty of murdering a Cook County judge, following a seven-day trial during which prosecutors said the assailants watched the judge and his girlfriend for days before shooting and killing him in a robbery attempt. Raymond Myles, 66, a longtime jurist at the county’s main courthouse...
Metra train hits snowplow, killing public works employee in Bartlett
A 64-year-old Village of Bartlett Public Works employee was killed after being struck by a Metra train while operating a snow plow in Bartlett, Illinois.
Three Arrested For Trespassing At Balmoral Park
On 1/24/2026, just after 8 p.m., deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a suspicious person at Balmoral Park on Dixie Highway in Crete. Upon arrival, a witness told deputies that while watching surveillance video, they saw two people jumping over a fence, landing on the horse racing...
These Illinois BBQ Joints Are So Good, They Outshine The Big-Name Chains
When hunger strikes and you’re craving smoky, tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness, forget those cookie-cutter chain restaurants. Illinois is home to some seriously talented pitmasters who’ve been perfecting their craft for years, serving up flavors that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. From Chicago’s bustling...
Suburban Chicago man charged in deadly hit-and-run crash, police say
DES PLAINES, Ill. - A suburban Chicago man is facing charges for failing to report a deadly crash and leaving the scene, police said. Coverage made by locals, for localsThink of us as your neighbor with a claims department. At PEMCO, we’re the insurance you get.PEMCO |. What we...
Archdiocese of Chicago Announces Closure of Six Schools, Reinstates Priest after Unfounded Abuse Allegation
The Archdiocese of Chicago is facing significant transformations that tap into the lifeblood of local communities and their trust in ecclesiastical authorities. A recent announcement reveals that six of its schools—Our Lady of Humility in Beach Park, Sts. Bruno and Richard in Chicago, St. Hubert in Hoffman Estates,...
This Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor In Illinois Has Been A Sweet Tradition Since 1921
As soon as you walk into Margie’s Candies, it feels as though time has slowed down, allowing you to savor every moment. The vintage jukebox plays tunes from a bygone era, the neon lights cast a warm glow, and a gravy boat of rich hot fudge arrives at your booth like a special guest you didn’t expect, but are thrilled...
This Sweet Illinois Donut Shop Has Been The Go-To For Angel Cream Pastries For...
If angel cream pastries are your love language, there’s a legendary spot in Joliet that speaks your dialect perfectly. Home Cut Donuts has been a local favorite for decades, offering a deliciously warm embrace of airy dough, silky fillings, and that irresistible scent of fresh donuts frying, a fragrance that welcomes...
Woman, 4-year-old dead after homicide on Joliet’s East Side, person in custody
JOLIET, Ill. (WGN) — A man is in police custody after a woman and a young child were found dead following a homicide that happened on Joliet’s East Side, according to the Joliet Police Department (JPD). JPD said a 29-year-old man is under police guard at a local hospital after officers found a 36-year-old woman […]
