Naperville IL

Overnight drivers on the Tri-State Tollway suddenly found themselves in the middle of an active crime scene early Tuesday, after shots were reported in the northbound lanes of I-294 near 111th Street in Worth. Illinois State Police troopers rushed to the area around 3 a.m., temporarily shutting down the interstate and tangling the overnight commute. Initial checks turned up no reported injuries, and traffic...

A grand opening celebration took place the morning of March 31 to welcome the Hamlin Avenue Apartments in Alsip, a permanent housing development that allows adults with disabilities to live independently. This is the fourth Sertoma Star Services housing unit project for the south and southwest suburbs. Cook County Board...

One person is dead following a single vehicle crash on Interstate 80. Illinois State Police say the crash happened around 2:45pm when a single vehicle lost control and struck a construction barrier in the eastbound lanes on the Des Plaines River Bridge. The driver of the vehicle was transported to...

Oswego’s long vacant Traughber Junior High site is finally on the move. On Monday, village trustees signed off on a package of ordinances that officials say clears the path for a negotiated sale and redevelopment, potentially trading the shuttered school for a new mix of apartments and townhomes on the edge of downtown.

“Easter Greeting” from the vintage postcards collected by historian Bryan Ogg. (PN File Photo) For the first time, last evening we attended the Solemn Easter Vigil at St. Raphael Catholic Church. The Choir performed beautifully throughout the Celebration of Reception and the Celebration of Confirmation, while also singing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus written in 1741 to […]

Cook County officials are warning residents about a scam court notice falsely claiming to be tied to a parking violation. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos announced Friday that scammers are sending notices via text and the U.S. Postal Service. These messages are designed to resemble official court documents and include the phrase “IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED.”

A 20-year-old West Chicago man was denied pre-trial release Friday after being charged for allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Thursday evening after an attempted traffic stop. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that the suspect has been charged with...

As summer approaches, RiverEdge Park is buzzing with news of its 2026 concert lineup—perfect for those craving live music under the stars.

Two people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning on the Bishop Ford Freeway, causing temporary lane closures and concern among overnight drivers in the Chicago area. The incident happened around 1:24 a.m. in the northbound lanes near 115th Street. Authorities said the victims managed to transport themselves to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for their injuries. Their current conditions have not...

Trader Joe’s Announces New Illinois Location in Oswego. Just when I thought this was finally happening, I’ll be for real here, I was excited strictly because this headline from the Peoria Journal Star got me. I was sure Trader Joe’s was coming to Rockford. Well, not quite...