Geneva Holiday Traffic Stop Turns Into Switch Gun Bust, Police Say
A routine Memorial Day speeding stop in Geneva turned into anything but routine when officers say they pulled a converted automatic handgun and a loaded high-capacity drum magazine from a DeKalb man's car. Austin L. Seeley Williams, 20, was stopped for speeding and is now facing more than a dozen weapons and drug count
Weekend Break: Brookfield Shops at Progress Park
BROOKFIELD, Ill. — Looking for something local? A retail incubator in Brookfield could have just what you are searching for. Brookfield Shops at Progress Park is a retail incubator designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs test their products in a brick-and-mortar setting before committing to a permanent stor
Sweet Rush As La Flor Michoacana Packs Eight Corners In Brookfield
La Flor Michoacana’s arrival turned into an instant draw on Friday, as neighbors lined up in Brookfield’s Eight Corners for paletas, aguas frescas, and a spread of sweet and savory snacks. A ribbon-cutting with local business leaders and community members made the opening feel more like a neighborhood block party than
‘Devastating’ for Lincoln as IDOC finalizes plans to relocate women’s prison
LOGAN COUNTY (WAND and 25News Now) - Central Illinois politicians are blasting the state’s decision to replace an aging prison for women in Lincoln with a new lockup closer to Chicago in Crest Hill. The Illinois Department of Corrections announced Friday it is finalizing plans to build two prisons...
Bears advance plans for Hammond, Naperville teen takeover arrests | Week in Review
The Chicago Bears announced they're advancing plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana on Friday. And, nine people were arrested after a teen takeover in Naperville this week. We also break down a Chicago graduate who is going viral for having her diploma withheld after she did a split at graduation, and a lawsuit t
Forest Of Arden, Joliet, Illinois, USA
A well-known Joliet park in Illinois, this beautiful forest drive winds through old oaks. The forest was owned by a family that donated a large portion of it to the City of Joliet Park District. The park purchased a handful of my forest photos and hung them in the new convention center. The sizes are 3×6 ft, with some
Burger Lovers From Across Illinois Make The Trip To This Classic Old-School Diner
Tucked along the legendary Route 66 in Willowbrook, Illinois, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket has been drawing hungry visitors since 1946. This beloved roadside spot is famous for its crispy fried chicken, but there is so much more waiting inside those classic doors. From hearty comfort food to a warm,...
Edwardsville falls in overtime to New Trier in state semifinal thriller
A crossbar inches from forcing penalties was all that separated the Tigers from a shot at the championship.
Serial Thief Arrested For Stealing Lego Sets Highlights The Dark Side Of Toy Trends
In Plainfield, a woman was arrested for stealing over $1,000 in Lego sets, highlighting how rising prices have turned beloved childhood toys into targets for thieves and an underground market.
New Lenox Business Damaged In Friday Fire
The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) responded to a commercial structure fire Friday morning in unincorporated New Lenox Township. On June 5, at approximately 8:43 a.m., NLFPD crews were dispatched to the 200 block of East Otto Drive following a fire alarm activation. As units responded, the incident was upgr
