Cook County man tried to smother wife with pillow, police say
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - A man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to smother his wife to death last month in suburban Buffalo Grove. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. on Aug. 20 when Buffalo Grove police responded to a report of a woman being attacked in the street in the 200 block of Forest...
Columbia Co. Sheriff arrests Chicago man for alleged dangerous driving
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An 18-year-old Chicago native was arrested for allegedly driving dangerously in Columbia County, the Sheriff’s Office announced. The incident occurred on I-90/94 westbound near the 114-mile marker on Monday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., a deputy clocked the driver allegedly speeding at 136 mph....
Property Tax Rebate Program – Sept. 2 to Dec. 1
Residential property owners in Romeoville who reside in their home may apply to receive a refund of $80 of their paid 2024 property taxes that were for the Village portion of the tax bill. To determine if you qualify for a refund, please complete the application by clicking here and...
8 Enormous Swap Meets In Illinois With Bargains That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing swap meets in Illinois with deals that justify a road trip?. These 8 flea markets offer incredible bargains and unique treasures you won’t find anywhere else!. 1. The Buyers Flea Market (Chicago) Chicago’s largest indoor flea market is a treasure hunter’s paradise. The bright...
165 Illinois Food Service Jobs Lost in Sudden Layoffs
The business world can be harsh. When contracts are lost, that often results in the job loss for those who were supposed to fulfill them. That reportedly just happened for 165 Illinois food service workers who will soon be jobless for that reason according to new notices submitted to the state.
22-year-old man with autism found safe after going missing for hours, Elgin police say
Police in west suburban Elgin say a missing man has been found safe.
Major home goods retailer plans closure of 3 Chicago-area stores
At Home, a nationwide home furniture and décor retailer, plans to shutter 29 stores by the end of the month, including two in the Chicago suburbs. The Texas-based retailer announced in June it was entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring agreement to eliminate $2 billion in debt and infuse...
Suburban attorney accused of forging hundreds of service hours for client, prosecutors say
DUPAGE COUNTY - A suburban attorney has been indicted on six counts of forgery after prosecutors alleged she falsified court-ordered community service records for a client. A DuPage County judge issued a personal recognizance arrest warrant on Aug. 26 for Devin Luster, 30, of South Holland, according to the DuPage...
CPD issues alert on series of necklace-snatching robberies downtown
Chicago police issued an alert Monday about a series of robberies downtown in which suspects snatched gold necklaces off victims.
Illinois Town Named Safest and Richest in America Again
When you think of “safest and richest in the nation,” Illinois probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind, but it probably should be. Western Springs has been ranked number one in America for the second consecutive year according to GoBankingRates. The average household income is just under $295,000, crime is...