Batavia police seek video after liquor store burglary
Batavia police are asking the public and local businesses for any video footage related to a burglary at a liquor store in the 300 block of East Wilson Street early Wednesday morning. The break-in occurred just before 3 a.m. Police allege that two suspects, wearing all-black clothing and masks, broke...
Love’s Travel Stop Is Now Open In Joliet
Despite several angry nearby homeowners and property owners, Love’s Travel Stop opens. On Wednesday afternoon, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and city of Joliet economic development director Paulina Martinez celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the impressive and well-landscaped multi-million-dollar construction pr
Big trucks, flashing lights and hands-on fun at these touch-a-truck events around Chicago
Few things excite kids more than climbing inside a giant truck, honking a fire engine horn or seeing emergency vehicles up close. Touch-a-truck events let kids explore the vehicles they usually only see from a distance, and many include hands-on activities, demonstrations and opportunities to meet first responders. Acr
Free event to showcase people and events that shaped Montgomery
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission invites the community to a free historical presentation called “The Early History of Montgomery." Local historian Debbie Buchanan will host the presentation and take guests on a journey through Montgomery's history. The presentation will feature historical photographs, fa
Why Zenwich’s Sichuan Spicy Tofu sandwich wins over meat-eaters
My favorite new sandwich is a chicken sandwich, hold the meat. The bite: Sichuan Spicy Tofu, subbed in for chicken ($14), at Zenwich in Elmhurst. What to expect: The tofu is perfectly crisp, complete with crunchy edges, but definitely not greasy — a hard feat. Whatever is coating it hits the spot. This sandwich packs s
Family events happening around Naperville the weekend of June 5-7
There is plenty to do with kids across Naperville and Aurora the weekend of June 5 through 7, from soapbox derbies to trading card events. Plus, check out everything else happening across Chicagoland this weekend. Best things for families this weekend near Naperville:. Soapbox Derby Racing in Naperville. 9 a.m.-1...
Senior Services Center Of Will County Announces Financial Reorganization And A Renewed Focus On...
Senior Services Center of Will County has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a strategic reorganization designed to stabilize operations, strengthen the organization’s financial foundation, and to ensure the long-term sustainability of services for older adults throughout Will County. For
“Forever Home” | Anderson Humane’s Fur Babies Of The Week
Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnect
Ginormous steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 chugs into western suburbs: Where, when to...
Large crowds and traffic were expected in the western suburbs Wednesday as Big Boy No. 4014 -- the world's largest operating steam locomotive -- rolls into town for a stop in Illinois on its northeast tour. The historic train, weighing one million pounds, will be on display from 9 a.m....
Thousands turn out in West Chicago to see historic Big Boy steam locomotive
Thousands of people gathered in West Chicago on Wednesday for a chance to see Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, during a stop on its nationwide tour ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

















