Will County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fraud Scam Targeting Local Resident
On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Will County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 15600 block of Spencer Road in reference to suspicious activity involving a possible fraud. While en route, deputies were advised that a white SUV connected to the incident was parked at Lincoln-Way West High...
Mariano’s closing several suburban Chicago locations, citing long-term health of business
Three Mariano's grocery stores in the Chicago area are set to close.
Chester Weger, known as ‘Starved Rock Killer’, has died
The man convicted for in the 1960 Starved Rock triple murder has died, according to his attorney.
ABC7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu thanks viewers for support after husband’s death
ABC7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu on Tuesday thanked viewers for their love and support after her husband's death.
Naperville Police Participate in Independence Day Traffic Safety Campaign
Above / The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” Rules of the Road are enforced. Be safe every day. (PN File Photo) Naperville Police are participating in an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign...
Combative Shoplifter Taken Down by Joliet Police After Chaotic Walmart Incident
ILLINOIS — A chaotic shoplifting incident at a local Walmart led to the arrest of a combative Joliet man last week after he assaulted multiple officers and resisted arrest, police said. 35-year-old Armondo Arredondo was detained by the Joliet Police Department on June 18 at the Walmart located in...
New restaurant concept The George pays homage to Naperville history
A new restaurant concept named The George is set to open later this year in downtown Naperville at the former Bev’s location, 245 S. Washington St. The George will be a “modern American tavern blending timeless comfort with elevated design and cuisine,” according to a press release from Empire Restaurant Group.
Aurora Firefighters Demoted After Forcing Police Officer Off Road in Patrol Car
ILLINOIS — Two Aurora firefighters have been demoted after a bizarre and dangerous confrontation with a police officer, in which they allegedly forced the officer off the road using their fire engine. Aurora’s fire chief called the behavior “alarming” and confirmed internal disciplinary action. Police Officer...
Sisters visit suburban Chicago gravesite of brother who had been missing for nearly 2...
CBS News Chicago first told Jean Eli Gonzalez's story last month. He vanished in 2007, within two weeks of arriving in Chicago for a rehab program, and DNA testing, recently located his body at last.
Family sues Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart over ‘brutal’ jail death
The family of a man who died in Cook County Jail last year after he was beaten by guards is suing Sheriff Tom Dart alleging civil rights violations and demanding punitive damages. The 73-page suit filed last week in the Northern District of Illinois by the stepfather of Cory Ulmer,...