Illinois Jury Awards Over $23.5M Against Mercy Hospital and Medical Center for Baby’s Brain...
On February 23, 2026, after 5 hours of deliberation, a Cook County jury. awarded a verdict in excess of $23.5 million to Dylan Gong for the brain injury he. sustained at birth as a result of the negligence of Trinity Health-owned Mercy Hospital. and Medical Center. Matthew Patterson and Ryan...
Illinois State Police investigating Oak Park officer’s self-inflicted shooting
The Illinois State Police are investigating an incident in which a former Oak Park police officer reportedly shot himself inside the police station at Village Hall. On Wednesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 5:45 p.m., an Oak Park police officer sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound while inside the police station,...
15-year-old boy dies after car he was in crashes into tree in south suburban...
A teenage boy died after the car he was in crashed into a tree in south suburban Oak Lawn early Monday morning, according to authorities.
$1.5 billion in medical debt wiped out for Cook County residents
Gov. JB Pritzker and Toni Preckwinkle announce $1.5 billion in medical debt relief through Illinois’ partnership with Undue Medical Debt, expanding a 2024 state program aimed at helping low- and middle-income families.
Le Macaron opens, Bonci Pizzeria coming to downtown Naperville
New additions to downtown Naperville continue to pop up, with the most recent being the opening of Le Macaron French Pastries. The new pastry shop is now open at 23 W. Jefferson Ave., joining three other Illinois locations. The others are at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, and Oak...
Aurora man accused of gunrunning, possessing machine-gun conversion devices facing dozens of felony charges
AURORA, Ill. — An Aurora man is facing dozens of felony charges after authorities say he was found to be illegally selling guns and using a 3D printer make machine-gun conversion devices. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul, 42-year-old Daniel Curry has been charged with 72 counts relating to gunrunning,...
One Dead, Two Hospitalized In Single-Vehicle Crash In Dundee Township
A 67-year-old woman was killed Sunday afternoon when the car in which she was a passenger veered across incoming traffic and collided with a tree on Boncosky Road in Dundee Township. According to a press release from the West Dundee Police Department, a preliminary investigation of the incident indicates that...
This Small Illinois Restaurant Serves Pulled Pork Many Call The Best In The Entire...
There is a small BBQ spot in St. Charles, Illinois that has been steadily building a loyal following among local barbecue fans. In this quiet corner of Illinois, the scent of hardwood smoke drifts into the parking lot long before the door comes into view, hinting at the careful work happening inside.
You Could Spend Hours Hunting For Treasures At This Giant Illinois Thrift Store
There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a designer jacket for the price of a sandwich, and Savers in Hoffman Estates has turned that satisfaction into an art form. This thrift superstore isn’t just a place to shop, it’s a full-blown adventure where you never know if you’ll walk out with vintage vinyl, a...
Man allegedly assaults campus police at Bucknell
Lewisburg, Pa. — An intoxicated 19-year-old man from Illinois allegedly assaulted public safety officers at Bucknell University after they tried to remove from from a dormitory. Liam David Rooney, of Western Springs, received felony aggravated assault charges for the dust-up on Feb. 14. Sergeant Steve Persing of...
