Museum collecting local stories in Oswego
The Little White School Museum in Oswego is asking residents to share their personal stories about the village. The museum is seeking autobiographical accounts, family and farm histories, memories of school days, and reflections on local or national events that impacted the Oswego community. Stories of any length and...
Woman recovering after bullet enters Joliet home during late-night shooting
JOLIET, Ill. - A 51-year-old woman is recovering after being grazed by a bullet that entered a home Thursday night in Joliet. Research Personal LoansFind and compare options for personal loans. Start applying now. SearchPad | Personal Loans |. What we know:. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in...
State Police: Five St. Charles stores sold booze to minors
Illinois State Police have cited employees of five St. Charles stores for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. State Police Zone 1 Cmdr. Ramiro Montes said the citations were issued this month as part of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement surveillance at establishments in St. Charles. Montes said the details were...
Woman and man on pretrial release for 8 felony shoplifting cases arrested again, found...
Three people were arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 worth of merchandise from a Lululemon store in the West Loop, including a woman and a man who were already on pretrial release for a combined nine pending felony shoplifting cases in Cook County, according to court records. Sheriff’s...
New Polish restaurant coming to Mount Prospect
A new Polish restaurant is coming to Mount Prospect — called “Gilded Fork,” it will offer authentic Polish cuisine and will open in 2026. The restaurant’s Polish immigrant owners, Krystyna and Sandra, described the restaurant’s unique dining experience. “We are pushing to have the best quality, the nicest dining...
This East Coast Chicken Chain Just Opened Its First Chicagoland Location
The chicken sandwich food craze has taken the Midwest by storm, with chains like Raising Cains and Hattie B’s launching Chicago locations in recent times. Now, Chicago chicken sammy lovers will have one more popular option to enjoy right in their back yard. Here’s all the details. Zaxby’s opening first Chicagoland...
This City In Illinois Has Home Prices Under $90,000, And Locals Are Quietly Moving...
There’s a place in the heartland where $90,000 can buy you more than just a down payment – it can get you an entire house with a yard and maybe even a garage to boot. Decatur, Illinois sits in the middle of the Prairie State like a well-kept financial secret, offering housing prices that seem like relics from another...
Dining At These Illinois Italian Restaurants Feels Just Like Being In Nonna’s Kitchen
Nothing quite compares to the warmth and comfort of Nonna’s kitchen, where the aroma of simmering marinara and freshly baked bread fills the air. Illinois is home to some incredible Italian restaurants that capture that same homey magic, serving up traditional dishes with love and authenticity. Whether you’re...
This Massive Thrift Store In Illinois Has Prices So Low, It Feels Like A...
In the land of sticker shock and four-figure furniture price tags, there exists a cavernous wonderland in Chicago where savvy shoppers can outfit their homes without maxing out their credit cards or subsisting on ramen for months. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Chicago’s North Side stands as a monument...
Winter Weather Advisory takes effect Saturday night
Dangerously cold wind chills linger Saturday morning as snow approaches the Chicago area.

















