Joliet’s Star Inn Witnesses A Wild Outburst Involving A Pocket Knife And A TV
A wild scene unfolded at Joliet's Star Inn, a budget motel known for its troubles, as a man went on a rampage with a knife, injuring a friend amidst the chaos.
Naperville Painted Tree closes as part of nationwide shutdown
The Painted Tree Boutiques in Naperville has closed, as the company abruptly shuttered all of its stores nationwide. Local store manager expresses sadness over notification of closure. In a Facebook post overnight, the store manager of the Naperville location at 240 Rte. 59 spoke about learning of the business’s plans...
Overnight storms leave flooding, damage across Illinois
Residents across Illinois are waking up to storm damage and flooding on Wednesday morning after severe weather overnight.
Pair from Melrose Park charged, accused of stealing luxury items from Palm Beach hotel
Police said the pair from Melrose Park made reservations at the hotel, but they checked out wearing handcuffs.
📣 DuPage County Sales & Marketing Jobs – Multiple Openings $30–$190K+
The sales and marketing scene in DuPage County is buzzing this month. From entry-level reps to six-figure managers, there’s something for every skill level and schedule. Sales & Customer Service Manager – Freight Forwarder.
Naperville North, Naperville Central veterans clubs receive kindness award
Naperville Central & Naperville North High School students stepped into the spotlight as KidsMatter illuminated their acts of kindness with a special honor. The nonprofit, in partnership with the Collaborative Youth Team, a coalition of 36 organizations that serve local youth, presented teens in the schools’ veterans clubs with the Make Kindness Count Award for their volunteer work in the community.
Hesed House offers a path out of homelessness
For over 40 years, Hesed House has been a critical support for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The second largest shelter in Illinois, more than 1,000 people are served annually at Hesed House. Through partnership with local organizations and more than 7,500 volunteers providing meals, safe shelter and essential services they are able to support people and families facing homelessness...
Summer Smash 2026 unveils 3 powerhouse headliners
The world’s largest independent hip-hop festival has officially announced its return, and the 2026 edition of The Summer Smash is arriving with one of its most wide-ranging lineups to date. Organizers revealed the full roster on Monday, with tickets going on sale Tuesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. CT through TheSummerSmash.com.
Batavia police study Randall Road after two deadly crashes
BATAVIA, Ill. - Two deadly crashes on Randall Road in just six weeks led Batavia police to analyze years of crash data. They found driver behavior, including failing to yield and speeding, is the leading cause of collisions. Now, city leaders are working on enforcement, expanding education efforts and reviewing...
Minooka woman awarded $60M after crash leaves her paralyzed
Attorney Brad Cosgrove discusses the $60 million settlement for Sarah Grasser, who was paralyzed after a construction-related crash on Interstate 55 in Will County.

















