Con men start tearing off Willow Springs roof
A 32-year-old man told Willow Springs police that three men who allegedly worked for a construction company began tearing his roof off without his authorization, police said. The man was cutting his grass in the 200 block of Kazwell Street at 5 p.m. April 27 when he was approached by two men who said they would replace
New Aurora Hollywood Casino location next to Chicago Premium Outlets set to open in...
Starting this summer, the Hollywood Casino in Aurora is moving from its riverboat home onto dry land. They are already booking reservations for the event center and hotel rooms.
Body Found in Submerged Car amid Search for Another Missing Person Identified as Army...
"He was loved deeply and will be missed by many," said John Pisano Jr.'s family
Willow Springs gas station owner fined $12,900 for gaming machines, THC sales
A new gas station owner in Willow Springs has been fined $12,900 for failing to get proper licenses and permits to install gaming machines and for selling THC-infused products in defiance of the village’s ban on those items. Soni Pragnaden, owner of Willow Springs Fuel, Inc., did not attend...
Memorial Day ceremonies planned across WSPY area
Several area communities are holding Memorial Day observances and parades across the WSPY listening area on Monday. Yorkville will host its annual ceremony at Town Square Park beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will include speakers, the reading of names printed on the memorial in Town Square Park and music by the Yorkv
Chicago Street Farmers Market Is Back
Now in its third year, the Chicago Street Farmers Market returns to its home in the heart of historic downtown Joliet. It starts tomorrow, May 22nd, and is open from 10 am to 2 pm, in city Square (91 N. Chicago Street). A curated, locally driven market dedicated to elevating...
Waubonsie Valley High School unveils new mascot ‘Ovee’
There’s a new face at Waubonsie Valley High School…who stands at roughly six and a half feet tall. After two years of planning, the high school has unveiled its new mascot: a green, horned character named Ovee. Celebrating 50 years. “It’s O-V-E-E, but he stands for OV, Original...
IDOT Makes Way For New I-80 Bridge
IDOT is getting close to starting work on the new Des Plaines River Bridge but much work has already been done in preparation. Over 50 homes on the east side of the river have been demolished to make way for the new structure. Governor JB Pritzker is scheduled to be in Joliet to discuss a timeline and the progress of t
Elk Grove Village residents question future of data center expansion
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. - Elk Grove Village’s mayor defended the community’s growing number of data centers, arguing they provide major tax benefits and minimal disruption while blaming social media misinformation for public concerns. What we know:. Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a detailed presentatio
These 2 Illinois cities are among the safest in the nation, analysis finds
Two Illinois cities and one town near St. Louis are among the nation’s safest midsize cities, according to one recent analysis. The May 19 report from financial company SmartAsset, “ America’s Safest Midsize Cities – 2026 Study ” named Naperville the 26th safest and Bolingbrook the 62nd. St. Charles, Missouri landed in

















