North Aurora man charged with shooting at vehicle in West Chicago
A North Aurora man has been charged with shooting at a moving vehicle near a West Chicago school. Javier Munoz, 20, a resident of the first block of South Sycamore Lane, has been denied pre-trial release in connection with the November incident. Munoz made his first court appearance Thursday charged...
‘White noise on steroids’: Aurora City Council passes noise restrictions on data centers as...
The City of Aurora is set to vote on regulations governing existing data centers within the municipality, addressing concerns over noise, water, energy use, pollution, and the lack of public engagement in the site selection and construction process.
New Lenox Woman Charged With Domestic Battery
New Lenox police were dispatched to the 1100-block of N. Cedar Road in New Lenox on March 23, for a report of a domestic disturbance. On arrival, officers learned that 38-year old Margaret R. Hurley had a confrontation with her dating partner. During the confrontation, Hurley grabbed onto the complainant’s arm and...
Chili’s Roasts Popular Illinois Steakhouse Over Dress Code Rules
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse dress code reminder has sparked debate in Illinois after Chili’s responded with a viral social media post.
Metra train delayed after unconscious man is found near tracks in Aurora
A Metra train to Chicago from the western suburbs was delayed Wednesday morning after an unconscious man was found near the tracks.
🔥 Early-Morning Fire Damages Ultimate Cigar Lounge in Villa Park
Around 2:00 a.m. on March 23, the Villa Park Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Ultimate Cigar Lounge, 109 E. North Ave. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the roofline and quickly upgraded the call to a structure fire. Crews entered the building and extinguished a blaze that started in a trash...
Western suburbs join cohort to dispatch mental health services instead of police
Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest are now a part of a statewide effort to have mental health professionals respond to certain 911 calls, instead of local police. In 2021, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act into law. The law requires mental health referrals instead of police...
Naperville Park District Launches New Online Maintenance System
The Naperville Park District recently implemented Maintenance Matters – a new online maintenance request portal that replaces the previous 311 Parks system. Maintenance Matters streamlines the maintenance process for Park District staff while providing residents with a convenient way to report issues found in parks...
Yorkville council to consider data center agreements Tuesday
The Yorkville City Council on Tuesday could vote on annexation and development agreements for the Project Steel data center. The council meets at 7 p.m. at Yorkville City Hall, 651 Prairie Pointe Drive. On the agenda is annexation, a planned unit development, and a utilities agreement for the proposed 550-acre...
Naperville-Aurora Fire Alert: Prescribed Burn Near Big Woods Forest Preserve From 9 AM to...
Aurora, Illinois – Smoke could reduce visibility within minutes for drivers near Big Woods Forest Preserve today as a planned burn operation ramps up through the afternoon hours. According to the Aurora Fire Department and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, a prescribed burn is underway east of...

















