Cook County man arrested 5 months after fatal DUI crash in Chicago, police say
CHICAGO - A Westchester man has been charged in a fatal DUI crash earlier this year on Chicago's West Side that left one man dead and another injured, according to Chicago police. 75% off installation and replacement for LeafFilterLeafFilter Gutter Protection |. What we know:. Police say Maximino Rivera, 42,...
“Life Is Too Short to Play It Safe” – Grandma and Granddaughter Bond Over...
When 31-year-old photographer Abby Griffin wanted a life-long memory with her grandmother in Geneva, Illinois, she came up with an idea and suggested to her grandmother that they both get matching tattoos. Abby wasn’t sure if her 87-year-old grandmother, Elaine Jaecks, would even acknowledge the idea, let alone say...
This Breezy Chicago Suburb Is A Walkable Wonderland With Rooftop Bars, Live Shows, And...
Although Chicago is the windy city, outside of its borders is a big-city suburb with small-town charm that's a breezy, vacation-worthy destination in its own right. A short 40-minute drive out of the Second City will take you to a town that values community, live entertainment, and locally owned eateries. This is...
3 District U-46 elementary schools closing at end of 2025-26 school year
Thousands of District U-46 students returned to class for their first day of school. For some, it was their last first day as three schools will be closed at the end of the academic year.
Joliet police mourn the passing of K-9 officer Daniel Willis
K-9 Officer Daniel Willis, 52, was a dedicated 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department.
Chicago area health officials urge measles shots for kids
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Man sentenced for 2024 armed robbery in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man will spend 10 years behind bars for an armed robbery that happened in Danville last year. The Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office said in a news release that Jose Quintana, 26 of Cicero, pleaded guilty last week to a Class X felony count of armed robbery. In exchange for […]
FEMA expected to visit SW Side neighborhoods hit by flooding
Just over two weeks after a late July flood inundated the Southwest Side and had residents asking when the Federal Emergency Management Agency would arrive, the question has been answered. The most recent update is that FEMA is coming in to do a further analysis of what transpired on the...
Heavy downpours flood homes and streets, storms down trees in parts of Chicago area
Homes and streets are flooded in parts of the Chicago area on Tuesday after storms brought heavy downpours to the city and suburbs.
Man accused of pointing gun at motorist in Naperville to remain in custody
A Cicero man accused of pointing a gun at a motorist in Naperville and leading police on a high-speed chase has been denied pre-trial release following his first appearance in court, according to a news release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office and Naperville Police Department. 31-year-old...
