Police investigating shooting near gas station in Oak Forest, officials say
Police were investigating a shooting Saturday near a gas station in the south suburbs. At least one person may have been hurt, ABC7 was told.
Moss evidence cracks Burr Oak Cemetery grave case
There's a new twist to the horrific story of grave robbing and desecration at Burr Oak Cemetery. A scientific paper is revealing new details about how that crime that was uncovered in 2009 was solved. And it's elevating some local law enforcement agencies into some pretty impressive scientific company.
Injury just a memory as Evergreen Park’s Hannah Pikus makes her pitch
Early on, youth coaches identified Hannah Pikus as a pitcher. But the Evergreen Park junior’s career hit a speed bump in middle school. “I started off pitching in 8U because the coaches put me there,” Pikus said with a laugh after an 11-4 win against Shepard on April 7. “I’ve grown to like it. I know eyes are on me. I’ve grown to...
This Epic Illinois Playground Is Worth The Drive With Your Kids
You know that moment when your kids announce they’re bored for the seventeenth time before noon on a Saturday, and you’d rather wrestle a bear than hear it one more time?. The Burr Ridge Community Center in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is about to become your new favorite answer to that particular brand of domestic chaos.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Oak Park — Garden Gear & Kids’ Fun
Looking for some great free finds around Oak Park? This week’s list includes outdoor gear, garden materials, and fun items for kids — all available for pickup from your neighbors.
Naperville Park Board awards pivotal contract for forthcoming activity center
The initial steps in constructing a new community activity center at the Frontier Sports Complex are coming together. An $8.55 million architectural and engineering professional services contract has been issued. The Naperville Park Board awarded the contract to Williams Architects Ltd. at its Thursday, April 9, meeting. The vote comes...
Suspect sought in Naperville home invasion, police say
UPDATE: Joseph Rush has been located, Naperville police said in an update Saturday afternoon. Police in Naperville are searching for the suspect in a home invasion that left the victim injured early Saturday morning. Joseph C. Rush, of Aurora, is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 160 pounds. He was...
American Munchies Company rolls out bold new burger menu
Stepping into an old-fashioned candy shop was once about satisfying a sweet tooth. At American Munchies Company, that nostalgic experience is evolving into something more, a full-fledged food destination. Beginning April 16, the shop will officially roll out an expanded menu centered on smash burgers, signaling a new chapter for...
Wheaton woman celebrates 108th birthday
Most of us are just trying to make it through this Friday, but Nancy Rossi in Wheaton has made it through more than a century of them! She’s turning 108 today, and Lauren Scafidi is live in studio to share her secrets to a long life.
Sarah Abdelhadi named principal of Ridge Central School
Sarah Abdelhadi will step into a new leadership role this summer as principal of Ridge Central School in Chicago Ridge School District 127.5, following a leadership transition earlier this school year. The school board accepted the resignation of Principal Katy King in December, creating the vacancy Abdelhadi will fill when...

















