Former Gambling Kingpin Indicted for Burglary of Wealthy Restaurateur’s Home
The victim leads a restaurant group that operates over a dozen establishments, many of which feature video gambling machines that have collectively generated more than $30 million in net terminal income
Thousands Join “No Kings” Protest in Downtown Elmhurst
Thousands of protesters filled Downtown Elmhurst for a “No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, a major surge from regular local protests. member of Progressives for Change, the turnout was a justification for the smaller, weekly “Protect Democracy Rally” she has helped organize outside City Hall every Saturday since...
Plainfield fire chief accused of misusing funds won’t face charges
No charges will be filed against former Plainfield Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jon Stratton, who was accused of misusing district funds. The district revealed Monday that in 2023, fire district trustees discovered Stratton had allegedly deposited proceeds from the sale of donated vehicles into a personal...
Naperville teen sets world record for tallest toothpick tower
More than 20,000 toothpicks and 400 glue sticks later, a Naperville teen appears to have broken the Guinness World Record for the tallest toothpick tower. 17-year-old Eric Klabel set the new, still-to-be-certified record last Friday with his 17.32 foot structure of the Eiffel tower, measured by a professional land...
Lake, Will ban federal agents from using county-owned property
As the Department of Homeland Security continues to defend its tactics in court, Lake and Will counties are now banning federal agents from using their properties.
Federal immigration agents attacked while trying to arrest man in Bolingbrook, police say
Federal immigration agents say they were attacked in the south suburbs on Sunday morning.
Immigration agents arrest father in Niles as his 16-year-old daughter fights cancer: family
A Chicago-area family says immigration agents arrested their father, Ruben Torres, in Niles over the weekend.
Someone Asked If Anyone Noticed “A Lot Of Older Teens Are Dead Inside,” And...
Naperville, Illinois — A viral discussion among educators has sparked national reflection on the mental and emotional state of today’s teens. It began when a teacher on Reddit’s r/teachers forum asked a simple but haunting question: “Does anyone else notice that a lot of older teens are dead inside?” The replies...
4 Mind-Blowing Halloween Displays in Illinois
Ready for Halloween décor like you’ve never seen? In Illinois four homeowners go wild—interactive movie scenes, circus front yards, DIY haunted details—all set for one epic October drive tour.
Naperville shooting suspect still on the run after cutting off ankle monitor
CHICAGO - A brazen shooting outside a strip mall has a 31-year-old Oswego man on the run from the FBI and Naperville police. FOX 32’s Dane Placko has more on why Giovanni Portillo is on the Chicago division's "Most Wanted List." What we know:. FBI Chicago and the Naperville...

















