16-year-old faces reckless homicide charges after car crashes into tree in Marquette Park
CHICAGO (WGN) — A 16-year-old boy is now facing charges linked to a deadly car crash in Chicago’s Marquette Park. The March 9 crash resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and left three others injured after colliding with a tree. It was just before 3:50 a.m., when officers observed a Toyota Corolla driving at […]
One defendant sentenced in murder of slain Chicago police officer, ISU grad Aréanah Preston
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the guilty plea of a man accused of shooting and killing a Chicago police officer and Illinois State University graduate. Joseph Brooks, 22, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Aréanah Preston by Cook County...
Sangamon County Board still considering data center proposal
One day after the Sangamon County Board voted March 23 to table a data center proposal, the city of Aurora, about 175 miles northeast of Springfield, enacted some of the nation’s tightest restrictions on future data center developments after years of citizen complaints. The next Sangamon County Board meeting...
🐶 Playful Puppies and Sweet Companions Ready for Adoption in Naperville
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Naperville shelters have some adorable pups waiting to meet their forever families. These young dogs are full of love, curiosity, and energy — perfect for anyone ready to welcome a loyal companion.
Naperville’s Last Fling shares 2026 musical lineup
Calling all rock music fans, Naperville’s Last Fling has announced its 2026 musical lineup, featuring soft rock, 80’s rock, and country rock bands. The largest fundraiser hosted by Naperville Jaycees, Last Fling will take place over Labor Day Weekend, Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7. Friday...
Driver seriously injured in crash south of Plano
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office says a 27-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday evening near the intersection of Fox River Drive and Griswold Springs Road south of Plano. Police say only one vehicle was involved. It was traveling south on Fox River Drive when it left the...
Sugar Grove Slams Brakes On Data Center Rush After Aurora Rule Shakeup
Sugar Grove is tapping the brakes on its budding data center boom, at least for now. Trustees voted Wednesday to temporarily treat data centers as a special use in the village’s limited manufacturing district while staff rewrites the local rulebook. The move pauses automatic approvals without imposing a full ban,...
25-Year-Old Geneva Man Dies After Being Struck By Metra Train
A 25-year-old Geneva man was killed early Thursday morning after he was struck by an eastbound Metra train about a half-mile west of the Western Avenue grade crossing in Geneva. According to Geneva Police, officers and firefighters were dispatched at 6am to assist Metra police with a report of a...
Lombard Fire Department Responds to Multi-Family Structure Fire
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 10:42 p.m., the Lombard Fire Department was dispatched to the 2000 block of S. Finley Road for a reported activated fire alarm, which was quickly upgraded to a structure fire. The first Lombard Fire Department crews arrived on scene at 10:47 p.m. and...
Former Treasurer Of Woodridge School PTO Accused Of Stealing $13K
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Tom Stefanson say that the former Treasurer of the Goodrich Elementary School PTO is facing charges that she allegedly stole approximately $13,000 from the organization. On March 31, 2026, a DuPage County Grand Jury returned a two-count...
