District 308 dismisses teacher over alleged inappropriate communications
Oswego School District 308 says Oswego East teacher James Vassalla was fired by the Board of Education earlier this month. The district says Vassalla was dismissed after an investigation found alleged communication that went outside safe and appropriate boundaries with a young person. The district also says the...
A Historic Naperville Butcher Shop Has Been Serving Incredible Bratwurst For 130 Years
Some places earn their reputation one bite at a time, and a long-running sausage shop in Naperville has been doing exactly that for more than 130 years. This family-owned neighborhood staple has quietly become a favorite in the Chicago suburbs, known for its deep roots and consistent quality. Generations of...
You’ll Feel Right At Home At This Wonderfully Charming Farmstead Restaurant In Illinois
Some restaurants try so hard to be trendy that they forget the most important thing: making people feel comfortable and well-fed. White Fence Farm in Romeoville has never had that problem, focusing instead on creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels like a regular. Walking into White Fence Farm for...
More remains found at Will County property where missing Joliet man was discovered
Authorities are investigating after more remains were discovered at the same southwest suburban property where the bones of a missing man were found last week.
St. Charles man denied release on dozens of new charges
The St. Charles man accused of filming upskirt videos of women in public is being denied pretrial release. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office says 30-year-old Jascent M. Harvey is facing more than 50 new criminal charges, including production of child sexual abuse material, unauthorized recording of victims...
“Heavy Heart” farewell as Stony Point Pub closes doors in Palos Park
Stony Point Pub has closed its doors, marking the end of its run in the village after the restaurant announced the decision in a message to customers Monday night. The restaurant’s final day of service was Sunday, March 29, according to the announcement shared on its Facebook page. “It...
Disturbed Guitarist Puts $1.575 Million Illinois Home Up for Sale
Take a closer look at the $1.575 million home that Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has put on the market.
Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at Carol Stream warehouse
An aluminum spool fell from a crane onto a worker, killing him at a west suburban warehouse on Tuesday. Police say spools are possibly about 48,000 pounds.
Woman accused of murder spree in Illinois, targeting boyfriend and his family
enna Strouble, 30, of St. John, Indiana, was charged with 9 counts of first-degree murder for the killings of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Jacob Lambert, 32, and his parents, Patrick Forde, 55, and Stacy Forde, 55, after luring Lambert to his death and then killing his parents at their home.
SWAT standoff underway in Joliet
A school and a daycare in Joliet have been placed on lockdown after a driver fleeing police barricaded themselves inside a nearby home.
