Popular fried chicken spot opening first Illinois location in Chicago suburb
The first Zaxbys location in Illinois is set to open this winter in a Chicago suburb, according to a recent announcement. The Georgia-based fried chicken restaurant will make their Illinois debut in Plainfield on the Route 59 Corridor at 135th Street. The Village of Plainfield announced the Zaxbys opening in...
Couple killed in DuPage County crash, family seeks answers
A family is hoping for answers after a couple was killed while walking early Friday evening near a busy intersection.
Naperville Man Accused of Receiving Massive Fentanyl Shipment Denied Pretrial Release
Naperville, IL — A 30-year-old Naperville man, identified as Ahmad Dinah, has been denied pretrial release after authorities say he received a package containing a massive amount of fentanyl—enough to potentially kill entire cities, according to DuPage County officials. Package Contained 1,000 Fentanyl-Laced Pills....
No Kings protests in Homewood
Six months after the first “No Kings” protest, another nationwide protest took place on Oct. 18. Multiple cities and towns hosted smaller protests of their own, including Homewood, Orland and Naperville. Homewood citizens gathered around Halsted and Aurelio’s, where they protested from 1p.m. to 3p.m.. About 200...
Someone Just Won $500,000 at an Illinois Gas Station
Someone has a winning half million dollar Illinois Lottery ticket and doesn't know it - yet.
Two men arrested at Rush Oak Park Hospital
Two men were arrested at Rush Oak Park Hospital in the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 6. Oak Park police arrested a 26-year-old man for battery at the hospital shortly before 5:30 a.m. Nov. 6, according to police. The man was processed and released with a notice to appear in court, according to police.
Chicago-area leaders hold ceremonies, parades for Veterans Day 2025
The group K-9s for Veterans has found that service dogs can help ease that transition for veterans and their families.
Woman Forcibly Removed from Frontier Airlines Flight from Nashville to Denver After Onboard Disturbance
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A Frontier Airlines flight preparing for departure from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Denver, Colorado was delayed after a woman was forcibly removed by police for refusing to comply with flight crew instructions, according to a viral video circulating online. Incident Caught on...
High School Students Broke Silence at Board Meeting Amid Ongoing Local ICE Raids
Valerie, a sophomore at Morton East High School, didn’t let her nervousness stop her when she stepped up to the podium to speak at the monthly District 201 (D201) school board meeting on October 8 at the Morton Freshman Center. Behind her were nearly 100 attendees, including students, parents,...
Noise complaint leads to two gun arrests in Oswego
A noise complaint for loud music led to two arrests on gun charges in Oswego Monday. The Oswego Police Department says 19-year-old Tytis Givan of Oswego and Tyrell Mays of Montgomery are both charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Police were called to the 500 block of Chestnut...

















