Will County Sees First West Nile Case as Northern Illinois Totals Rise
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois is reporting the majority of human West Nile virus (WNV) cases in 2025, with state health officials urging residents to take precautions as mosquito activity remains high. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), 42 human cases of WNV have been confirmed...
Legendary Harley-Davidson Dealer Group acquires Windy City Motorcycle Company
Windy City Motorcycle Company, the Midwest’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership group, has been acquired by industry veterans Marc Ingwersen and Jerry Carillo of the Legendary Harley-Davidson Dealer Group. The deal represents one of the most significant Harley-Davidson and powersports transactions in recent years,...
Next La Salle Police Chief Prepares to Assume Command Oct. 6
The City of La Salle is preparing to welcome its new police chief. Naperville Police Commander Jason Stubler will start in the job on Monday, Oct. 6. He'll be replacing Mike Smudzinski, who announced his upcoming retirement earlier this year. Smudzinski tells 103-9 WLPO that the new chief will work...
TORNADO SIREN SERVICE AND TESTING IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th, and 15th
The City of Joliet Office of Emergency & Disaster Management is notifying residents that tornado sirens across the city will undergo scheduled maintenance and testing on Thursday, September 11; Friday, September 12; and Monday, September 15, 2025. During these dates, sirens will sound briefly as part of the testing...
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus statement on ICE incident in Franklin Park
Chicago, IL — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement after a person was fatally shot by ICE during a traffic stop:. “The Caucus is actively working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding this incident, including the events that led to the altercation, the...
3 deputies injured in struggle with suspect, fall down escalator at DuPage County Courthouse
Three sheriff's deputies were injured during a altercation with a person who tried to leave a courthouse that resulted in a fall down an escalator Friday in the west suburbs, officials said.
3 women charged after argument over pizza price, police say
KEWANEE, Ill. (KWQC) - Three women have been charged after police say there was an argument over the price of a pizza late Wednesday morning. Nakeita Simpson, 33, of Elgin was arguing with Cenex workers after the price of a pizza was a dollar more than what she had thought, according to police.
Man shot, killed in drive-by shooting on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago police said a 23-year-old man was walking near the sidewalk in the 800 block of East 91st Street when a vehicle pulled up
Suspect fatally shot after allegedly driving vehicle into ICE officers during attempted vehicle stop
An ICE officer was severely injured and a suspect fatally shot during a vehicle stop in Chicago after the man allegedly drove into the arrest team.
Chicago teen attacked while working at Chatham restaurant speaks, honored by community: Exclusive
A Chicago teenager says he had to defend himself when a group attacked him several months ago while he was working at Fatburger. Community leaders are now rallying behind the teen, surprising him with a gift that left him speechless.
