Gov. JB Pritzker throws cold water on remote learning for Chicago Public Schools students...
CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson urged Gov. JB Pritzker Friday to weigh allowing Chicago public school students to learn from home because ICE agents are arresting parents and students on their way to and from schools. Pritzker later took a dim view of the idea, saying kids belong in classrooms...
Woman Randomly Stopped by ICE Agents in Cicero Walmart Parking Lot, Netizens Say She...
You honestly cannot predict when or where ICE might take an interest in raiding or questioning random people just going about their day. Because what do you mean they’re showing up in Walmart parking lots, asking shoppers about their nationality? Just outside a Walmart in Cicero, Illinois, two uniformed officers...
Family pleads for justice after man shot, killed in West Loop during brother’s birthday...
A Chicago family is searching for answers more than a month after their loved one was shot and killed in West Loop while out celebrating another year of life for his little brother. Police said a sudden altercation ended in gunfire.
40 years for shooting a woman 10x while on bail for a gun case
A man who shot a woman ten times in the back while on pretrial release for a gun case in 2021 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors said 31-year-old Karon Brunt opened fire on the 28-year-old woman in the early morning hours of May 23, 2021, in the 7300 block of South Prairie Avenue. Brunt, who had...
At This Illinois Taco Truck, Steak Tacos Are So Legendary They’ve Become A Chicago...
Chicago has thousands of incredible taco spots, but the true culinary legend requires a pilgrimage-often involving a lengthy commute. Meet Jarabe: a humble, bright red truck operating outside the city limits in Berwyn, Illinois. Yet, their steak taco-the ‘Steak Taco Suave’-is so profoundly delicious that it’s...
Frightening all who enter, West Chicago’s yearly Spooky Trail returns
For a few nights before Halloween, West Chicago’s Park District opens its annual “Spooky Trail,” packed full of fun and exciting thrills for people of all ages. This year the schedule is open Thursday, the 23, and Friday, the 24, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and Saturday, the 25, 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Naperville, IL – Traffic Alert: Downtown Roads Closing for Halloween Hop Sunday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Naperville, IL – Drivers heading through downtown Naperville this weekend should plan for delays as the city hosts its annual Halloween Hop on Sunday. The event, popular among families and young...
Naperville City Council reviewing structure of SECA program
Naperville’s Special Events and Community Arts grant program is slated to go under the microscope in the coming months, with possible structural changes coming down the pike next year. As a first step, city staffers will generate a report that includes a historical analysis of SECA, which has been...
FDA expands warning about cookware that could leach lead into food
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Ghostbusters take over Naperville yard in ‘Fog Bog’ Halloween display
On the front yard of one Naperville home lies a misty abyss lurking with ghosts and goblins. Naperville resident Jeremy Prendergast and his family have transformed their yard into a free interactive Halloween experience known as The Fog Bog. Fog machines conjure up a spooky experience. The display, located at...

















