Streamwood woman says brother stole over $400K from elderly parents’ accounts
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
Suburban Chicago men, Georgia woman held in custody after police chases
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - Three men from suburban Chicago and one woman from Georgia are being held in custody after allegedly leading officers on separate chases over the past 10 days. The backstory. DuPage County Stateβs Attorney Bob Berlin said the arrests involved officers from the Illinois State Police and...
I-80 crash leaves driver dead, lane closures in Joliet, police say
JOLIET, Ill. - A single-car crash on Interstate 80 in southwest suburban Joliet on Monday afternoon left one person dead and lanes of traffic shut down. Troopers responded to the scene in the eastbound lanes of I-80 at Chicago Street in Joliet around 2:30 p.m., according to the Illinois State Police.
πΆ Playful German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies Ready for Adoption in Naperville
These adorable German Shorthaired Pointer pups are full of energy and love, waiting for their forever homes in Naperville, IL. All are being cared for by the Naperville Area Humane Society, and each one is eager to meet a family who will give them the attention and playtime they deserve.
Suburban school district making major change to grading system
A suburban Chicago school district is making a major change to its high school grading system, with school officials saying in a letter to parents the new system will provide "several benefits" to students. Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 announced the change in a letter to parents last week...
π§ Multiple DuPage County Construction Jobs Paying Up to $150K
Construction hiring is strong across DuPage County right now, with solid pay and handsβon roles for both seasoned pros and those looking to learn a trade. Here are several openings worth a look:
π Freebies Up for Grabs in Woodridge β Mattresses, Baby Gear & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Woodridge neighbors are giving away a few great items this week β from furniture to baby gear and more. A pink baby walker car ready for pickup in Goodrich East, Woodridge. Perfect for little ones learning to move around safely. π See this item on Nextdoor.
Video: Police confront local resident who objects to controversial data center plan at meeting
A woman in Joliet, Illinois was interrupted and escorted away by police while expressing concerns about a proposed data center during a council meeting. Local open government meetings often provide valuable opportunities for community organization and expression of public opinion. However, when people feel their chance to speak is limited, it can lead to rising frustration.
Oswego board to consider Jade Estates, Dutch Bros plans
The Oswego Village Board on Tuesday is set to vote on a residential project and rezoning for a new business at its meeting. The committee of the whole meets at 6 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill. On the agenda is a vote...
Cleanup underway after roughly 30 gallons of bleach leaked near popular suburban mall
Roughly 30 gallons of concentrated bleach leaked from a semi-trailer near a popular mall in a western suburb on Tuesday morning, prompting a cleanup process that was expected to take around 5 hours, authorities said. Around 10:25 a.m., authorities responded to a call for a hazardous materials incident on the...
















