Naperville IL

Illinois hides one of the Midwest’s best design-hunting secrets: a surprisingly rich trail of mid-century modern furniture, vintage decor, and retro collectibles tucked into river towns, old downtowns, and unassuming antique districts. One wrong turn can lead to a 1960s-style lounge chair, an atomic-age lamp, or a piec

Batavia junior quarterback recruit Michael Vander Luitgaren (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) has made his college decision earlier today and has given the University of Wyoming his verbal commitment. Vander Luitgaren breaks down his college decision in this latest breaking recruiting story. “I really gave some serious thought to

Aurora police are investigating a shooting on the city’s East side Friday afternoon, the second such shooting incident of the day. The two incidents are not considered linked at this time. At approximately 3:44pm on Friday, Aurora Police officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim in the 1100...

Food costs are rising, changes are being made to the SNAP program, and some social service organizations say that's creating a potential crisis for seniors across Illinois.

MARKHAM, Illinois (WBBM) -- The Markham Park District executive director caused quite the scene last weekend after hiring a helicopter for her daughter's prom send-off, which landed in a public park without proper authorization. Now, there's new fallout about who paid for the stunt and how the city wants a...

JOLIET, Ill. — Last year Jason Dietsch ran the table at Rt. 66 Raceway winning two national events in the span of 24 hours. Today the veteran driver from Edgerton, Ohio, ran his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet to the No. 1 qualifier position. Dietsch is No. 1 ahead of...

Ever walk into a store and immediately realize you’re going to need way more time than you planned?. Thrift & Dollar Inc in Aurora is that place times a thousand, where the square footage alone could swallow most boutique shops whole and still have room for dessert. The first...

West suburban police are looking for a person of interest after an 18-year-old man was shot to death on Friday night.

Sometimes the best dinner companions are the ones who’ve been dead for decades. The Great Escape Restaurant in Schiller Park proves that you don’t need to choose between excellent food and a brush with the afterlife, offering both in generous portions that would satisfy even the most demanding diner, living or otherwis

More than 40 student artists showcased their talents Friday during a juried exhibition reception at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, where a wide range of artwork filled the gallery walls and visitors gathered to celebrate the creativity of local artists. The exhibit featured work created by students from various clas