Celebrating the first day of summer at Johnnie’s Beef
Celebrating the first day of summer at Johnnie's Beef
Chefs take starring roles at new Aurora casino location
The band is back together, and that should be sweet music to diners’ ears. Chefs who made a name for themselves in the Chicago area have teamed up to provide food offerings to visitors to the new Hollywood Casino Aurora, which opens to the public Wednesday evening, June 24.
Weekend Break: Wilton Sweet Studio
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Whether you are new to the art or are a master baker, the Wilton Sweet Studio in Naperville has something for everyone. The Wilton Sweet Studio is a hands-on baking and cake decorating school located at Wilton’s global headquarters in Naperville. The studio offers a range of classes and workshops for
DuPage County officials unveil new Victims of Violence Memorial Park
DuPage County officials recently celebrated the opening of a new space dedicated to remembering those who have been affected by violence. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, officials unveiled the Victims of Violence Memorial Park, located at 422 N. County Farm Rd in Wheaton. New Memorial Park a space for reflect
Celebrate Father’s Day With a Classic Car Show in Downtown Naperville
Update, June 20, 2026 / Hurray for a sunny day! Downtown Naperville’s Classic Car Show on Jackson Avenue between Eagle & Main Streets (Webster, too) will be on exhibit from 9AM to 12-noon today, Sat., June 20. 100 pre-registered cars and other vehicles from yesteryear will be on display, hoods open, along with their ow
Soaking Rain Could Lead To A Wet Father’s Day
“The National Weather Service reports that soaking rainfall may lead to flooding on Sunday. “A steady soaking rain is expected Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast south of I-80 where totals in excess of 1 to 2 inches are possible. “Many rivers and streams across the...
Joliet Invites Community To Celebrate Grand Opening Of City Square With Two-Day Festival
The City of Joliet invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of City Square during a two-day Opening Celebration Weekend on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, featuring live music, cultural performances, family-friendly entertainment, a farmers market, and a spectacular Route 66 Centennial Dron
Enhanced Risk Level 3 Significant Severe Weather Targets Nebraska and Kansas With Strong EF-2...
NEBRASKA/KANSAS — A significant, all-modes severe weather event is expected today across the central and high plains, with a Level 3 of 5 Enhanced Risk in place. Supercells may first form in southeastern Wyoming and northeast Colorado before tracking into Nebraska and Kansas, initially producing very large hail as the
2 people riding motorcycle killed in crash in Schaumburg, police say
Two people riding a motorcycle were killed in a crash with an SUV Saturday afternoon in the northwest suburbs, police said.
International Trucks is laying off 300 workers as orders for new trucks weaken
International Motors, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is cutting 300 corporate jobs as demand for new trucks softens across the heavy-duty segment. The layoffs were disclosed through a filing on the state’s official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification database, making it one of the larger white-collar reduc

















