Large pothole shuts down part of EB I-80 in Joliet; closure to last overnight
A large pothole in a lane of eastbound I-80 on the bridge at Raynor Avenue has shut the lane down, and it will remain closed until early Tuesday morning.
Oswego officials say downtown grant boost is not guaranteed long term
Oswego officials said Tuesday that a proposed increase in downtown development funding should be treated as a one-time response to current business interest and available surplus funds, not a guaranteed annual spending level. The discussion came as the Oswego Village Board considered how to use part of a $5.2 million..
Newly Elected College of DuPage Student Trustee Apologizes for Use of Racial Slurs
Newly elected College of DuPage (COD) Student Trustee, Danna Gonzalez, said her actions were “wrong and unacceptable” after messages and recordings from the fall semester surfaced this spring showing her using the N-word. The recordings and screenshots, shared privately before spreading more broadly on campus, showed t
Large pothole on I-80 prompts emergency lane closure; repairs may extend into early Tuesday
JOLIET, Ill. - A lane of Interstate 80 is closed for emergency repairs to a large pothole, prompting a bottleneck on the expressway in Joliet. The closure could extend into early Tuesday morning. What we know:. The Illinois Department of Transportation reported Monday morning that the right lane of eastbound...
Oak Brook teen caused deadly crash, sped over 100 mph, prosecutors allege
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - A 17-year-old boy was charged in connection with a west suburban crash that killed a couple back in March. Francesco Rendina, 17, of Oak Brook, was charged with two counts of reckless homicide, a felony, and was prohibited from driving by a judge, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s
Schaumburg man charged with murdering woman in recorded, hours-long attack
A Schaumburg man is charged with first degree murder in the death of a woman he had been in a relationship with, in an hours-long attack that prosecutors say was recorded.
Aurora police justified in handling student anti-ICE protest, prosecutors say
Prosecutors found Aurora police acted within their authority and did not use excessive force during a Feb. 9 student walkout protesting immigration enforcement. The review said some protesters created traffic hazards, ignored police orders, and acted aggressively, leading to three arrests and an officer injury. A 15-ye
Cops help catch man wanted for battery to Chicago police officer
As the Summit Police Department was pursuing a car for aggravated battery to a police officer in Chicago just before 2 a.m. on May 6, they requested additional units for backup. Forest Park police followed the offending car west on I-290 with help from Summit police and a Chicago police helicopter. Oak Brook police put
Suburban Chicago woman accused of high-speed chase, biting officer held in custody
A Clarendon Hills woman, 26, is being held after prosecutors say she led police on a high-speed chase, crashed into vehicles and bit an officer during her arrest. She faces felony charges including aggravated battery to a government employee and fleeing police, along with several misdemeanors tied to the incident.
Woman found dead in Chicago’s west suburbs may have been hit by a car,...
CAMPTON HILLS, Ill. - The woman found dead on the driveway of her home in west suburban Campton Hills late Friday night may have been hit by a car, officials said. What we know: — The victim, identified as Nena Peduzzi, 44, died of cranial cerebral injuries consistent with being hit by a car, according to the Kane Coun
