Hundreds without power amid dangerously cold temperatures in Chicago area
Hundreds of people in the Chicago area were left without power amid extreme and dangerously cold temperatures Friday morning. ComEd reported at least 23 outages impacting nearly 880 customers as of 8 a.m. The bulk of the outages were reported in Cook County, with more than 600 customers affected. By...
There’s a New Busiest Airport in America, Data Says
For the first time in more than half a decade, the busiest airport in the United States is not in Atlanta. According to operations data from the Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the busiest American airport in 2025, with 857,392 takeoffs and landings, a ...
Evergreen Park woman dies of cold exposure amid extreme temperature plunge
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A suburban woman died from cold exposure this week as Chicagoland is dealing with an extreme temperature plunge. The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the woman as 81-year-old Mary Savisky. She was found Monday at her home in the 9600 block of South Francisco Avenue in Evergreen Park.
Man mugged female DePaul student as cops sat just a few feet away: prosecutors
A man is jailed awaiting trial after Chicago police allegedly saw him violently mug a female DePaul University student in the Loop. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, had just finished class at the school’s downtown campus and was walking south on State Street when Romeo Luna, 24, began following her around 1:45 p.m....
Repeat Offender Arrested Following Search Warrant
On January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., members of the Joliet Police Department Special Operations Squad, Crisis Negotiation Team, Tactical Unit, Narcotics Unit, Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, K9 Unit, Investigations, and Patrol executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of North Raynor Avenue...
Water Division: Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes
With the below freezing temperatures headed our way (not to mention the cold we’re already experiencing!) 🥶, the Village’s Water Division has provided these tips and reminders to help avoid your water lines from freezing during these extreme temperatures. • Keep the thermostat set the same during...
Extreme cold warning prompts e-learning, safety precautions throughout Naperville
With dangerously cold weather heading to the Naperville area, city and school officials are on alert and taking precautions to make sure residents stay safe. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning starting at 3 a.m. Friday and lasting until noon that day. Wind chills of down...
Man accused of beating 69-year-old man, attempting multiple carjackings at Aurora hotel: officials
An Aurora man, Grant Chandler, 26, is charged with multiple felony counts, including aggravated carjacking, armed robbery, and aggravated battery, after allegedly attacking a 69-year-old man at a hotel. Police say Chandler attempted to steal multiple vehicles at a Quality Inn, beating the victim during a struggle and...
Will County Clerk Says New USPS Policy Could Affect Mail-In Ballots
Will County Clerk Annette Parker was a guest on WJOL’s “Slocum in the Morning” today to discuss how changes to U.S. Post Office policy could affect mail-in voting. What Changed? Under the old rule, postmarks showed the date that the mail was accepted in the mail drop box or at the post office counter. Under the new...
Oak Park garbage hauling contract likely going out to bid
Representatives from Oak Park’s waste hauler met with the village board for a performance review earlier this month, as village leaders said Oak Park will likely pursue a “competitive bid process” before the contract expires next year. Before any bidding process begins the Oak Park board and...

















