Named World’s Best Ice Cream, Now Coming To Illinois
The award-winning Handel's Ice Cream chain will open its first Illinois locations in Elgin, Geneva/St. Charles and Algonquin.
Elgin man pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2021 shooting of CPD officer in...
An Elgin man pleaded guilty Monday to attempted murder in the shooting of a Chicago police officer near a busy Lincoln Park shopping district in 2021, according to court documents.
Towns clean up after ‘double whammy’ of storms whip area
An EF-2 tornado last week left devastation in its wake from Hickory Hills to Midway Airport, according to the National Weather Service. It was one of 17 confirmed tornadoes spawned by a twin helping of storms Wednesday and Thursday nights. The tornado packed 120 mph winds as it moved in...
Couple dies in Northwest Indiana from carbon monoxide poisoning during power outages; officials warn...
Two people died after carbon monoxide from a portable generator filled their camper during last week’s widespread power outages, prompting Portage officials to remind residents how dangerous generators can be when used incorrectly.
Naperville Neighbors United brings community together for Juneteenth
Naperville Neighbors United hosted its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday at Rotary Hill. Live music, dancing, food trucks, and more than 30 vendors added to the celebration. Education on Juneteenth history. “It’s just been great to celebrate the history of Juneteenth, and what that is all about, and reall
Cordia Senior Residence program director brings art gallery experience to residents
Each week, a group travels together and discusses the works of art right outside their doors.
Forest Park gathers at the pool to celebrate Juneteenth
The Village of Forest Park and the Park District of Forest Park held the 17th annual Juneteenth pool party the evening of June 13. Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins brought the celebration to the village in 2009 to introduce locals to the day honoring the end of slavery in the United States.
Angel Dog Alliance believes every dog deserves a second chance
Every dog deserves a second chance. That’s not a tagline at Angel Dog Alliance — it’s the reason it exists. Angel Dog Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue organization founded in November 2023 and based in Naperville, Illinois. In just over two years, it has grown into a multi-state rescue operation pulling dog
Passed Out Driver Found With Gun, Booze, And Pot In Busy Intersection
A late-night call in Illinois turned serious when officers found a man passed out in his car, revealing open alcohol, marijuana, and a loaded gun in the passenger seat.
DuPage Water Commission, WaterLink communities break ground on $400M Lake Michigan water pipeline serving...
The DuPage Water Commission and the WaterLink communities celebrated the groundbreaking for one of the largest municipal water infrastructure projects to be completed in Illinois in the last 30 years. WaterLink, a 30-mile transmission main extension will deliver Lake Michigan water to the rapidly growing communities of

















