Woodridge Target Bust Turns Ugly As Cop Hit By Getaway Car
A theft investigation outside the Target at 2333 63rd Street in Woodridge turned dangerous Tuesday morning when a police officer was hit by a vehicle, according to police. The officer was taken to an area hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening and is expected to recover. Police said the suspect...
Williams takes the reins as Palos Park clerk
A woman who has given up a lot of her time shaping Palos Park has been appointed as the village’s new clerk. Kathy Williams received the village council’s blessing at the March 9 meeting to take over the role, which was vacated by Marie Arrigoni, who left after 15 years for personal reasons.
Threat of severe weather for Naperville Tuesday
The Naperville area could see some severe weather later today, with the National Weather Service noting the potential for thunderstorms, high winds, hail, flooding, and a risk of tornadoes. Severe weather likely to start around 4 p.m. Forecasters say storms could hit this afternoon through this evening, with...
Cook County breaks ground on $99.1M Touhy Avenue reconstruction
Construction has begun on a $99.1 million project to rebuild Touhy Avenue and Mount Prospect Road, a key corridor carrying more than 32,000 vehicles daily through Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Township and Chicago. The project will include a new bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad and the...
Man who carjacked woman while on bail for gun case walks free after guilty...
A man accused of carjacking a woman while awaiting trial for being a felon in possession of a firearm will not serve any time in an Illinois prison after pleading guilty in both cases, according to court records. Josiah Noyola, 37, was initially released pending trial on May 30, 2021,...
The Tiny Cash-Only Stand In Illinois That Serves The Most Legendary Italian Beef
There are places where cash is king and sandwiches are religion. Johnnie’s Beef in Elmwood Park, Illinois is both a temple and a treasury, where your crumpled bills buy you something close to enlightenment. Let me tell you something about authenticity. It’s not something you can manufacture or fake....
Oak Lawn opens time capsule from 35 years ago, reflecting on the memorabilia preserved
The south suburban community of Oak Lawn went back in time and explored its history by opening a time capsule that was sealed 35 years ago. It was a moment back in time as village officials celebrated the opening of the capsule from 1991. “It was a surprise to me....
A Geneva Classic Turns 20: Discover What’s Next for Niche Restaurant
Niche Restaurant, a longtime fixture in downtown Geneva’s dining scene, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. Since opening in 2006, Niche has built a loyal following for its inventive cuisine, exceptional spirits program, and elevated dining experience. Owned by Andrea Redmond & Vince Balistreri, Niche is...
2025 Property Tax Exemption Filing Window Now Open
Residents can now apply for 2025 property tax exemptions. The Township Assessor’s Office can assist with applications for homeowner, senior, senior freeze, disabled persons, and disabled veteran (service-connected) exemptions. If an exemption is approved for the 2025 tax year, it will appear on the second installment...
Missing person located after Elgin police search
The Elgin Police Department reported that 18-year-old Edgar Rea, who was previously reported missing, has been located as of 8:55 PM. The department thanked the community for their assistance.
