IL Bike Escape Fails Spectacularly After Bizarre Harassment
In a bizarre twist in Joliet, a man thought he could outrun the law on a bike—what happened next is something you'd only believe if you saw it.
Fatalities In Violent Accident In North Aurora Saturday Evening Identified
The two individuals tragically killed in a two-car accident on I-88 Saturday evening have been identified. In a press release, the Kane County Coroner’s Office reported that the victims of the crash were Diego Nava Torres, 32 and Samantha Ortiz, 33, both from Chicago. The Coroner’s Office is currently...
Driver claims parking firm tried to fix, cover up car damaged at O’Hare remote...
CHICAGO — It’s a question many travelers have faced: Where to park your car at O’Hare International Airport during a long vacation? One family thought they made the right decision. That is, until they returned from a Caribbean Cruise last summer. Back in July, the Taylor family left their 2025 Honda CRV at a remote […]
Illinois – Wildlife Alert: 9 More Invasive Plants to Be Restricted Under State Law
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Joliet, IL – Nine more invasive plant species are being added to Illinois’ official list of exotic weeds, part of a statewide effort to better protect natural habitats in areas such as Will County....
Naperville’s The Springs at Monarch Landing Named Best Long Term Care Center in Illinois
The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois, was recently named Best Long Term Care Center in Illinois by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA). The IHCA represents more than 450 long-term care centers and programs in the state. This recognition highlights The Springs’ performance among its peers.
These Westmont, IL based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around westmont.
Two Critically Endangered Tortoises Stolen From Indianapolis Zoo Have Been Safely Recovered, Officials Say
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Two critically endangered tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo have been safely recovered, according to zoo officials. The animals, whose disappearance sparked a swift investigation earlier this week, are now back in professional care and reportedly unharmed. Zoo Confirms Safe Recovery...
Town Hall to Address Illinois Prison Conditions
State Representative Jed Davis of Yorkville is co-hosting a bipartisan town hall with Representative Barbara Hernandez of Aurora to address prison conditions in Illinois correctional facilities. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College, 18 South River...
“New Illinois” plans Ottawa gathering Nov 8
You've heard of some counties wanting to break away from Illinois? A group called “New Illinois Inc” wants to create a new state separate from the current Illinois, Chicago and urban Cook County. The group's news release says their Fox River Valley Region for “New Illinois Inc” will...
Cook County Forest Preserve Police Increasing Patrols After Bikers Harass Trail Users in Separate...
Cook County forest preserve police will be increasing their patrols on trails after bikers harassed and assaulted other park visitors in a pair of separate incidents last weekend. According to forest preserve officials, youths on bikes were reportedly riding into other people at Busse Woods in suburban Rolling...
