Naperville man, accomplice charged with falsely reporting over $1M jewelry robbery
Two men have been arrested for allegedly filing a false police report that they had been robbed of more than $1 million worth of jewelry. According to a news release from the DuPage County state’s attorney and the Elmhurst police chief, Naperville resident Mahmood Bashang, 30, and Glendale Heights resident Pezhman...
New Lenox Man Charged With Battery
A New Lenox man has been arrested and charged with battery, after causing a ruckus at the White Horse Inn at 348 W. Maple Street in New Lenox. The incident happened at 11:36 p.m. on February 20, when the complainant said that they were having issues with 40-year old Donald M. Baro, because the complainant is dating...
Police make arrest after high-speed chase
Hinsdale police arrested a Chicago man this week following a chase that reached 73 miles an hour on local streets, with the help of neighboring departments. DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced Tuesday that Claude Miles, 28, of the 5400 block of North Kenmore Avenue, was charged with two felony...
Suburban Woman to Remain in Jail After Killing of Uber Eats Driver Outside Loretto...
A suburban Maywood woman allegedly ran over and killed an Uber Eats driver as she attempted to steal his van while he made a delivery at Loretto Hospital on Chicago’s West Side early Monday morning. Montoya Perry, 33, will be detained in the Cook County Jail pending trial after...
This Classic Illinois Restaurant Serves Prime Rib So Good It Makes Any Road Trip...
Some restaurants earn their reputation slowly, built on years of regulars returning for the same satisfying meal, and this longtime steakhouse in Illinois is a perfect example. I first heard about the prime rib through word of mouth, the kind of recommendation that comes with a knowing nod and very...
Chicago-area law enforcement team rescues 5 children, arrests 13 in online exploitation crackdown
CHICAGO - The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says its Internet Crimes Against Children Team rescued at least five children and arrested 13 people in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation. What we know:. Last year, the sheriff’s office received more than 90 tips that often...
Sheriff’s Office: 2 Wisconsin residents dead, one hurt following crash in Illinois
WADSWORTH, Ill. (WFRV) – Authorities say two people from Wisconsin are dead and another Badger State resident is hurt following a crash in Illinois on Thursday morning. According to a release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (Illinois), deputies, along with local fire personnel, responded around 7:50 a.m. to...
Layoffs Hit TV News Jobs Across LA, New York, Chicago
Layoffs at major local television stations in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago are cutting newsroom jobs as one of the nation's largest broadcasters reshapes its operations. Newsweek contacted Nexstar Media Group, the company behind the layoffs, for comment via email outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters....
Full closure on I-55 at I-80 over four consecutive nights
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over I-55 in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required in both directions of I-55 at I-80 over four consecutive nights beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 2....
Manhattan Couple Claim Will County Prosecutors Marked Them As High-Value Targets
A Manhattan couple whose vehicles and investment accounts were seized during a 2023 joint federal and local probe say they were treated as a “high‑value target” by Will County prosecutors, a charge their attorney has now put squarely before a judge. Lawyer Frank Andreano has filed a new motion bolstering his earlier...

















