Heavy police presence in Aurora, public asked to avoid area
AURORA - Police are investigating an incident in Aurora that led to a large law enforcement response Wednesday afternoon. What we know: — Aurora police were called around 1 p.m. Wednesday to the 300 block of South Broadway. Authorities have not released details about what happened or whether there...
Weber Expands Smart Grilling Portfolio to Create the Backyard’s First Seamless, Smart Ecosystem
PALATINE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2026-- Weber, one of the leading global brands in high-performance, high-quality outdoor cooking technology and products, today unveiled its 2026 lineup of Weber grills and accessories. The new portfolio delivers the backyard’s first seamless, smart ecosystem for grilling by...
Riverside opts out of property tax assessment freeze
Riverside has opted out of a statewide program that would have allowed residents to freeze the property tax valuation of their homes, affecting the village’s levy for more than a decade. The Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program is operated by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office. It allows state...
Naperville residents petition against proposed data center near homes
More than 5,000 people have signed a petition urging Naperville City Council to reject a proposed data center near a residential neighborhood.
Cicero man charged with murder in fatal Stickney Township stabbing: officials
COOK COUNTY - A Cicero man has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Stickney Township, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. What we know:. Fernando Zavala has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. On...
Mediterranean Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain to Open New Location in Bolingbrook East
Cava will debut a new location at 740 Janes Avenue in Bolingbrook East on January 23. The restaurant will bring its popular Mediterranean-inspired menu to the neighborhood, serving pitas, dips, dressings, and bowls to the community. Cava to Grow Greater Chicago Presence. Cava’s menu and hospitality-driven approach...
Inside Amazon’s Largest Physical Store Yet
Amazon’s approval to build a 230,000-square-foot retail store in Orland Park, Illinois marks a meaningful moment in the evolution of physical retail. More than a local redevelopment project, the decision signals a shift in how Amazon is approaching brick-and-mortar. With formal approvals secured and no public...
This Classic Illinois Drive-In Is Quietly Serving Tacos Locals Obsess Over
Blink and you might miss it, but locals know the modest facade of Lew’s Drive In is hiding something special. This unassuming neighborhood spot quietly turns out some of the most craveable tacos and monster burritos in the Fox Valley, the kind that make regulars smile before they even reach the counter.
Woman Identified In Fall Off Of Black Road
The Will County Coroner is identifying the person who fell off the Black Road Bridge yesterday morning. 68-year-old Maureen Jurisic was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center after she was discovered lying on the ground on the right shoulder of the southbound lanes of I-55 at Black Road just after 7:00am Tuesday.
Orland Park Francesca’s among stores closing
After 25 years in business, Francesca’s, the women’s clothing and jewelry retailer, is winding down its operations, leaving loyal shoppers in Orland Park and across Illinois searching for their favorite pieces one last time. The Orland Park location, along with other Illinois stores in Lombard, Aurora, Naperville,...
