Scam Alert: Be careful if offered a “free roof inspection”
Due to the extreme hail storm yesterday, the City has had numerous roofing companies apply for a solicitor's license today. Issuing a solicitor's license takes up to ten days. There are currently no active solicitor’s licenses in Darien, so no one should be out soliciting. Please call 911 if you are approached so...
Major Progress On I-55/I-80 Bridge Flyover Overnight
There was major progress made during the overnight hours on the new southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 flyover bridge. Work crews safely set the new bridge beams into place, while northbound I-55 was closed. Next up: Crews will finish setting beams during a scheduled closure of southbound I-55 on Wednesday...
The Quirky Illinois Restaurant You’ll Find Yourself Visiting Again And Again
Some restaurants hand over a meal and call it a day. This one turns lunch into a small event you remember later. Inside a cheerful diner in Illinois, a tiny locomotive glides along an overhead track carrying baskets of burgers and fries straight across the room. Even grown adults stop mid-conversation to watch it...
One Illinois Steakhouse You Absolutely Need To Try In 2026
What makes a steakhouse unforgettable? Is it the perfectly seared steak that arrives at the table still whispering heat?. The kind of place where the room hums with quiet excitement and every plate that passes makes heads turn? Or maybe it’s simpler than that. Maybe it’s the moment someone leans across the table and...
Missing Dad Found Dead After Family Spent Over 3 Months of ‘Agony’ Searching for...
Dan Davis disappeared in November 2025 shortly after refusing medical treatment following a car accident
Police save woman from submerged vehicle in Hoffman Estates
Police officers in Hoffman estates rescued a woman from a partially submerged vehicle late Wednesday afternoon.
Frustration Grows As Illinois Mall Parking Fees Hit Shoppers Hard
In a move that’s stirring up quite a buzz, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago is rolling out parking fees that might just change your shopping plans.
Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program
Officials in Cook County, Illinois crafted rules for a permanent guaranteed income program, building on pilot that provided 3,250 families with $500 monthly.
Dining In The Fox Valley | Preservation
In the heart of downtown Geneva, Preservation has spent 16 years redefining what it means to gather around the table. Built on the idea of upscale comfort, this shared-plates restaurant invites guests to explore contemporary American cuisine inspired by flavors from around the world. Dishes arrive as they’re ready,...
Bobby Finke on Swimming Another 500/1000y Free: “I don’t really see it in my...
The distance ace commented on 16yo Luka Mijatovic's recent yards swims, going 4:05 in the 500 and 8:32 in the 1000. Current photo via Chris Pose. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results on Meet Mobile: “2026 TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont”. Video captured by Barry Revzin. Olympic...
