DuPage Man Charged In Glendale Heights Stabbing After Release
A west suburban house quickly turned into a crime scene over the weekend, as prosecutors say a Glendale Heights man stabbed his housemate just hours after walking out of custody on earlier misdemeanor charges. Prosecutors identify the suspect as 29-year-old Ernesto Granados and allege he forced his way into a...
One Illinois restaurant where the Italian beef has people skipping every other spot in...
There’s a place in Elmwood Park, Illinois, where the Italian beef sandwiches have become a local legend: Johnnie’s Beef. Known for its no-frills ambiance and mouth-watering menu, this iconic spot has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Iconic Italian Beef. The hallmark of a Chicago staple,...
Car fire at Naperville home causes $800K in damage
A car fire that started in a Naperville home’s garage in the 1100 block of Burke Ct. caused an estimated $800,000 in damages and displaced the six residents living in the house, according to a press release from the Naperville Fire Department. Fire began in the garage. The Naperville...
Bolingbrook man found guilty after 27-year-old overdoses on fentanyl
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A Bolingbrook man was found guilty Monday for a drug-induced homicide involving fentanyl in 2022. Eric Jones, 54, of Bolingbrook, was arrested in Nov. 2024 by US Marshals. On Nov. 25, 2022, Niko Ramirez, 27, communicated to purchase drugs from Jones. The next day, Jones delivered...
Illinois ranks No. 2 in corporate relocation, tops in Chicago metro area
Illinois has once again secured a top position in Site Selection Magazine's annual rankings of corporate relocation and expansion activity
4 dogs stolen from Oak Lawn man’s garage
An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.
ICE won’t be tolerated at Chicago-area polling places, clerk says
DUPAGE COUNTY - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek delivered a direct message to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday, saying federal agents will not be allowed to interfere with local elections. What we know:. During a press conference, Kaczmarek said any attempt by military personnel or federal agents...
Notorious Chicago interchange is now nation’s worst truck bottleneck: ATRI
The I-294 at I-290/I-88 interchange west of Chicago is considered the most congested bottleneck for trucks in the U.S., according to the 2026 annual report from the American Transportation Research Institute. The interchange handles more than 300,000 vehicles a day and is in year six of a massive reconstruction...
Illinois State Police arrest tow truck driver for auto theft scheme
Saeed Mustafa, 36, of Chicago Ridge, was arrested and charged with six counts of conspiracy after he allegedly stole multiple vehicles and sold them to a junkyard with false paperwork.
Unique 21+ Date Night in Naperville: Naper Settlement’s Craft by Beer Series
If you’re looking for a low-pressure date night in downtown Naperville that’s more interactive than dinner but less intense than a full escape room, Naper Settlement’s Craft by Beer series might surprise you. These 21+ evenings combine themed hands-on activities, trivia, and a drink in a relaxed tavern setting — all...

















