“New Illinois” plans Ottawa gathering Nov 8
                    You've heard of some counties wanting to break away from Illinois? A group called “New Illinois Inc” wants to create a new state separate from the current Illinois, Chicago and urban Cook County. The group's news release says their Fox River Valley Region for “New Illinois Inc” will...                
            Cook County Forest Preserve Police Increasing Patrols After Bikers Harass Trail Users in Separate...
                    Cook County forest preserve police will be increasing their patrols on trails after bikers harassed and assaulted other park visitors in a pair of separate incidents last weekend. According to forest preserve officials, youths on bikes were reportedly riding into other people at Busse Woods in suburban Rolling...                
            Best in Show: Naperville’s annual Two Bostons Halloween Pet Parade
                    Pets and their proud parents took center stage in downtown Naperville last Thursday for the annual Two Bostons Halloween Pet Parade. Costumed canines and their humans filled the streets, turning the town into a four-legged Halloween celebration, with some pet owners joining in on the fun by dressing up themselves.                
            Officials push for sweeping new ban on common restaurant item — here’s what’s happening
                    It comes with a hidden cost.  Officials push for sweeping new ban on common restaurant item — here's what's happening first appeared on The Cool Down .                
            Missing Joliet woman with intellectual disability possibly took Metra to Chicago
                    JOLIET, Ill. — The Joliet Police Department is asking the public’s help with finding a missing woman who may have taken a Metra train to Chicago. Selene Turner, 58, who has an intellectual disability, was reported missing from a residence in the 1400 block of Addleman Street on Tuesday. Officers responded to the home...                
            A Glimpse Into Naperville Life in 1875: Hiram E. Leonard’s Diary Chronicles Local Events...
                    Hiram E. Leonard’s diary entries from October 27 to November 2, 1875, record his daily activities in Naperville, Illinois. He notes the weather each day, describing it as cool, cloudy, or rainy. Leonard writes about his ongoing struggles with rheumatism and illness. He spends his days doing chores, working at his...                
            Aurora Mayor: Data centers should pay the increased cost of electricity
                    Last month, Aurora Mayor John Laesch joined the show to share that Aurora had put a pause on any new data centers in Aurora. He emphasized a need to accommodate the people of Aurora while holding the companies that are building data centers accountable for increased costs. Mayor Laesch joined Lisa Dent to share...                
            Documents show no criminal history for Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE
                    Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.                
            Chicago man, woman killed in I-88 crash in west suburbs: Kane County coroner
                    Two people killed in a crash in the west suburbs Saturday night have been identified.                
            Chicken Salad Chick to open Illinois outlet in November 2025
                    Fast-casual chicken salad restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to open a new restaurant in Naperville in the US state of Illinois. The outlet, situated at 2835 Aurora Avenue, Suite 113, will open its doors on 4 November 2025. First‑time franchisee Karen White will own and run the Naperville...                
            