Students and Residents Flock to New Bridewell Tavern in Burr Ridge
On Thursday Mar. 12, The Bridewell Tavern, a new dining and social destination, held a “soft opening” for the surrounding community. This newly established restaurant is located in the Burr Ridge Center, an outdoor shopping and dining district renowned for their popular restaurants and shops. This new tavern...
Suburban Chicago man who used COVID relief money to buy luxury cars sentenced
CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in pandemic relief funds. Francesco Distefano, 29, of west suburban Addison, was sentenced last week to 78 months — six and a half years — in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s...
Newest ice cream shop opens in Winfield
Winfield Creamery, 27W460 Beecher Ave STE E, Winfield, IL Scoops start at about $6; house-made waffle cones; floats and other desserts; 24 rotating flavors; ample indoor seating. Located just past the railroad tracks in downtown Winfield, the creamery is a family-owned business run by Katrina and David Muenster. The...
Watch: Huge raccoon opens and closes doors in suburban home
A raccoon accidentally activated a Westmont family's garage door and opened the door to their home, causing them to think there was an intruder.
‘I made you work for your paycheck’: Suspect tells police officer after 110 mph...
WGN Investigates has obtained video of a high-speed police chase that spanned three counties. It all started with a shooting in Bellwood and ended in someone’s basement, all the way out near Aurora. “I’ll call it for you: 88 Westbound lights activated, pursuit, left shoulder.”. The chase spanned...
2 in custody after Elmwood Park attempted burglary, police chase
Elmwood Park police continue to search for a suspect after an attempted burglary at a sports bar Tuesday.
Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on I-355 in western suburbs
ADDISON, Ill. — A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on southbound Interstate 355 in Addison Monday morning. SkyCam9 overhead at around 7:30 a.m. at southbound I-355 near Army Trail Road spotted three vehicles that appeared to be in a crash toward the side of the road. Two vehicles were...
Connoisseur Flips WSSR To 90s-2000s Hits As ‘The 9-6-7.’
Connoisseur Media’s “Star 96.7” WSSR Joliet, IL has flipped to “The 9-6-7: Chicagoland’s Classic Pop,” focused on the hits of the 90s and 2000s. The new format features a wide range of core artists – including Mariah Carey, Eminem, Backstreet Boys, Usher, No Doubt, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Alanis Morissette and Dr....
City of Joliet Appoints New Media Engagement and Communications Director
The City of Joliet is pleased to announce the appointment of Sydney Thompson as its new Media Engagement and Communications Director. Thompson, a lifelong Will County resident, brings more than a decade of experience in municipal communications, media relations, and strategic messaging, with a proven track record of...
🚚 DuPage County Supply Chain Jobs – Multiple Openings $50K–$240K
The logistics scene in DuPage County is buzzing right now, with several solid roles open across Oak Brook and Itasca. Whether you’re into purchasing strategy, import supervision, or contract management, there’s something here for every level of experience.
