Burglars’ bomb at Oak Park restaurant causes $18k in damage
Oak Park police are investigating a burglary incident involving an explosive device that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a local restaurant. Two unknown men reportedly used a crowbar to gain entry through the backdoor of the Q-Bbq restaurant in the 100 block of North Marion Street in the early morning hours...
Man charged in attempted bank robbery in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook police arrest a man who they say tried to rob a bank.
Investor Acquires Net-Leased Restaurant Property in Romeoville
Marcus & Millichap arranged the sale of a net-leased restaurant property, occupied by Fat Ricky’s and Franconi’s Events, in Romeoville, Illinois, for $3 million. “Fat Ricky’s strong sales paired with the location, Romeoville, a growing community in Chicago’s southwest suburbs made this an attractive investment...
A southwest suburban lawmaker has introduced a measure crafted to protect used car buyers.
A southwest suburban lawmaker has introduced a measure protecting Illinoisans when purchasing vehicles from a car dealer. The measure aims to help buyers get all the information on their used car.
Crete, IL – Traffic Alert: Hazmat Box Alarm Issued for I-394 Spill
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Crete, IL – Emergency crews are responding to a hazmat box alarm on I-394 near Steger Road in Crete, Will County, following reports of an unknown substance spill along the roadway. According to MABAS 27,...
Rockford & Chicago Weather: Arctic Blast, 5+ Inches of Snow
A powerful Arctic cold front will drive temperatures well below zero across Rockford and Chicagoland this week, accompanied by another snow event that could drop several inches over the area.
Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of distillery linked to Al Capone
A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of its past, hidden for decades inside its walls.
Chicago woman found shot to death in alley, police say
CHICAGO - A 36-year-old woman was found fatally shot in a South Side alley early Sunday, according to Chicago police. The victim was found at around 4:30 a.m. in an alley in the 6400 block of South Drexel Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Police said she had been shot multiple...
Woman, 19, broke into Joliet home, attacked ex-boyfriend, others, police say
JOLIET, Ill. - A 19-year-old woman was accused of breaking into the home of her ex-boyfriend in southwest suburban Joliet on Sunday morning and attacking him and others inside. Acaiyia D. Whitehead, of Plainfield, was charged with home invasion, domestic battery, battery, and criminal trespass to a residence,...
11 Illinois Drive-Ins Still Doing Burgers And Shakes The No-Nonsense Way
I’ve always had a soft spot for burgers and shakes. The kind that comes with a little vinyl booth nostalgia and the faint smell of fries lingering in the air. Think Grease vibes, but with a Midwestern twist and a lot more cheese. Somehow, Illinois has managed to keep...
