No charges in deadly Aurora police shooting of Geneva battery suspect: Kane County state’s...
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office said Friday that criminal charges will not be filed in a deadly Aurora police shooting last year.
Semi on I-55 in SW suburbs crashes, ‘becomes fully engulfed in flames’; lanes closed
Heavy traffic and "extended" lane closures were expected on the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) in the southwest suburbs after a two-vehicle crash involving a semi, with reports saying the truck became engulfed in flames and morning rush hour commuters stuck in the backup. The crash happened about 2:30 a.m. on I-55...
Man sentenced for impersonating carriers and freight brokers to steal $10.1 million worth of...
An Illinois man was sentenced to federal prison for a scheme to steal millions of dollars worth of cargo, including liquor and commercial-grade copper, by posing as a representative of both real and fictitious logistics companies. On May 6, 2026, Aivaras Zigmantas, 41, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, was sentenced to five years in federal […] The post Man sentenced for impersonating carriers and...
Frontier Sports Complex Central Parking Lot Renovation – Phase 2
Sealed bids for Frontier Sports Complex Central Parking Lot Renovation – Phase 2 will be accepted at the Naperville Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville, Illinois 60540, until 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Pauling Road over I-57 bridge repairs begins May 11
IDOT announced today that a project to repair the bridge that carries Pauling Road over Interstate 57, in Will County, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, May 11. . To complete the work, Pauling Road will be fully closed just before the bridge. Traffic will be detoured to Illinois 50 (Governors Highway), Manhattan-Monee Road and Harlem Avenue. The public also should expect occasional overnight lane...
Chicago-area man visiting Los Angeles for Dodgers‑Cubs series killed in hit‑and‑run crash
The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 65-year-old man from the Chicago area.
Inspections On I-80 Bridges Over Des Plaines River Begin Monday
IDOT Announces Inspections on I-80 bridges over Des Plaines River beginning on Monday, May 11th. To complete the inspections, daily lane closures will be required, starting with the eastbound bridge until May 18, when inspections begin on the westbound bridge. Inspections on both bridges are expected to be completed by May 23, weather permitting.
‘She mattered:’ Colleagues mourn Schaumburg woman strangled to death; charges pending
Kevin Motykie, 56, is facing a first-degree murder charge after his longtime partner, Katherine 'Kat' Torbick, was found strangled to death in their Schaumburg home last week.
Drivers face delays after crash shuts down portion of I-55 in Darien
DARIEN, Ill. — Drivers faced some delays early Friday morning after a semi spilled fuel along the Stevenson Expressway following a crash. According to Illinois State Police troopers, the crash unfolded around 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-55, near Lemont Road in Darien. While it is currently unclear what led to the crash, […]
St. Joseph Medical Center To Remain Under Blue Cross Blue Shield Umbrella
Recognizing the important role hospitals and physicians play in caring for communities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has confirmed that all Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals and medical groups – including St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet – will remain in network beyond June 1, 2026. Prime...

















