Downers Grove to continue Pride Month plans despite community debate
A community debate happened over Pride Month in Downers Grove and whether it should continue.
Chicago man sentenced to 18 years for 2021 Oak Brook Mall shooting: prosecutors
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with a 2021 shooting at Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney. Steve Lane, 33, pleaded guilty to one felony count of armed violence. He has...
Runners, volunteers have fun helping Northern Illinois Food Bank fight hunger
More than 1,600 runners, walkers, families, and supporters, along with more than 100 volunteers came together on Saturday, May 2 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton to raise more than $300,000 to support “neighbors” facing hunger across Northern Illinois. The Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th Annual Fight Hunger 10K,...
Student gives graduation speech at school board meeting after fainting at graduation ceremony
As a member of the speech team, mock trial and model UN at York Community High School, Ricardo Morales is used to speaking in public, but his graduation speech on Sunday didn't go quite as planned.
Chicago man charged with DUI after fatal I-290 crash
CHICAGO - A Chicago man is facing felony DUI charges after Illinois State Police said he caused a deadly chain-reaction crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 290. The crash happened around 2:59 a.m. on westbound I-290 near Ashland Avenue. According to ISP, 21-year-old Jose F. Perez Marin was driving a...
Kendall County warns residents about brushing scam
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office says it is hearing reports about what is being dubbed a “brushing scam,” including one instance in unincorporated Montgomery. In the scam, victims receive packages they did not order that contain either nothing or inexpensive merchandise. Authorities say scammers use the recipient’s
Suburban residents report rat problem as complaints increase in Chicago
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. (WGN) — As temperatures rise, rodent sightings are increasing in communities across the Chicago area. In south suburban Chicago Ridge, residents say they’ve never seen it this bad. They claim attempts to curb the problem aren’t working. “It’s been really bad this year,” said Andy Collins, a Chicago
Teens Arrested In Aurora For Waving Around Guns
An investigation by the Aurora Police Department “Special Operations Group” has led to the recovery of three loaded handguns — including one reported stolen handgun equipped with a machine gun conversion device — and the arrest of 18-year-old Johnathan Rios and a 15-year-old male … following a foot pursuit on Aurora’s
The Drive To This Legendary Illinois Flea Market Is Absolutely Worth It
In Illinois, there’s an outdoor market where a quick morning browse can turn into a trunk full of treasures. This long-running bargain spot in Bolingbrook near I-55 has built its reputation one oddball find, sizzling food stand, and surprise deal at a time. Families come for the open-air energy,...
Job Fair to be Hosted at Workforce Center of Will County on May 21
Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The job fair will be the first hosted at the new Workforce Center of Will County office located at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet. Over 20 employers are...
