Batavia Public Library hosts 12th annual prom dress giveaway | ChicagoNOW
The Batavia Public Library prepares for its annual prom dress giveaway, offering hundreds of donated gowns and accessories to local students at no cost.
Joliet Police Mourn Passing Of Retired Officer
The Joliet Police Department are mourning the passing of retired Officer Brian Lewis. Lewis honorably served the Joliet community for 25 years before retiring in 2014. Throughout his career, he worked in Patrol, Investigations, and the Special Services Unit. He was also a dedicated member of the Peer Assistance Team,...
Dodge raves over early voting at Orland Park Civic Center
The early returns on the early returns are in. Orland Park Mayor James Dodge already deemed the village’s new early voting location a success. The first day of early voting at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave., was March 2 and that night at the village board meeting, Dodge said he was happy with...
Brookfield Zoo Unveils Massive Dinosaur Experience Featuring 35 Life-Size Creatures This May
Brookfield, Illinois — Something prehistoric is about to roar into Brookfield Zoo Chicago this spring. Beginning May 22, visitors will be able to walk among 35 life-size dinosaurs as part of the Zoo’s new “Dinos!” attraction—an immersive seasonal experience that blends entertainment, education, and family-friendly...
“The Greek Isles of Arlington Heights”
***** Many of us grew up knowing that the only “real” Greek food is in the area of Chicago known as “Greektown” ( Halsted Street, between Van Buren and Jackson). As a youngster, that is where my folks would head when they had the taste for Greek cooking. Chicago was a great city for ethnic neighborhoods and one could...
2 men charged after sledgehammer burglary of gaming café in south suburbs
(Video above is from WGN reporter’s original story) MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. — Two men are charged after allegedly burglarizing a gaming café in the south suburbs by using a sledgehammer. Police say Christian Streeter, 19 of Lynwood, faces charges of Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon,...
Minooka Village Board Approves Settlement Agreement With Railroad Company
The Village of Minooka has approved a settlement agreement with Wisconsin Central Ltd. resolving all pending litigation tied to the company’s proposed logistics park project. Under the agreement, Wisconsin Central will pay the village $5.5 million for road maintenance and rebuild McLindon Road. The company also...
Block 59, Westridge Court murals meant to ‘create a sense of place’
Artistic murals depicting Naperville’s character will soon join the roster of restaurants, retailers, and service establishments within the new Block The post Block 59, Westridge Court murals meant to ‘create a sense of place’ appeared first on NCTV17 .
Joliet commission advances plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois
In Joliet, plans are moving ahead to build the largest data center in Illinois.
Hey, Naperville dog owners! Edward Hospital again is recruiting new therapy dogs
Above / Endeavor Health has announced it’s recruiting new dogs for the Animal-Assisted Therapy program at Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. The dogs become therapeutic partners visiting patients at bedside to assist their recovery. (PN File Photo) Endeavor Health is seeking more dogs for its...
