Naperville IL

Elmhurst University will raise tuition by 2.9% for the 2026-2027 school year, following approval by the Board of Trustees. The decision left many students upset and concerned about their future finances over J-Term, when a university email detailing the increase arrived in inboxes. EU’s increase is below the national...

Whether you prefer the classic British-style fish and chips or a unique local twist, you’re sure to find your new favorite spot for fish fry in the Elgin Area. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure as we unveil the top fish fry destinations selected by local residents!

The pursuit of incorporating new affordable housing stock into Naperville will continue in the coming years as the city council and municipal staffers explore a range of potential ideas. The council had a wide-ranging discussion at its Tuesday, Feb. 17, meeting about affordable housing and potential next steps. No...

A Tinley Park man has been charged with aggravated identity theft for using a stolen credit card to make a $9,100 purchase. Investigators in Palos Heights claimed the US Postal Service and PNC Bank alerted them to many lost credit and debit cards that had been fraudulently used. On August...

What may look like a typical home dinner for Naperville resident Nancy Chen and her family is actually part of a special tradition in observance of the Lunar New Year. “This is the most important holiday in the Chinese tradition,” Chen said. What is the Lunar New Year?. The...

CHICAGO - Illinois’ safest cities for 2026 are largely clustered around Chicago, according to a new study. SafeWise ranked the 10 safest cities in Illinois based on crime data, with west suburban Campton Hills leading the list for the third year in a row. Campton Hills. Hawthorn Woods. Pingree...

Around midnight on 02/17/2026, a Will County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a vehicle traveling westbound on I-80 with only one functional headlight and speeding. The deputy conducted a traffic stop near Ridge Road and found three adults inside and a strong odor of cannabis coming from inside the car. The deputy also...

A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian in suburban Westmont on Tuesday morning, halting trains for nearly three hours in the west suburbs.

A former Chicago man was sentenced on Wednesday to 24 years in jail for shooting another man during a children's birthday party at a suburban indoor amusement park in 2021. DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Wednesday that 30-year-old Meco Norris was sentenced to 24 years in the Illinois...

A Palos Heights woman was charged with stalking after sending more than 200 threatening voicemails this month to the Palos Heights Police Department. Kate Capuano, of the 13400 block of Westview Drive in Palos Heights, was identified as the person who made the calls and left the voicemails, police said.