Illinois Man Receives $300K Settlement From Dog Attack
An Illinois man who suffered severe injuries to his hand and fingers in a dog attack received a $300,000 settlement, the law firm John J. Malm & Associates said. The man attacked by two pit bulls while taking his German Shepard for a walk in the town of Elgin. The incident occurred when he tried to separate the pit bul
Charges Upgraded To First Degree Murder For Man Accused Of Shooting A Joliet Man...
The Joliet Police Department has been notified by the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office that Willis Ellis has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder following a court appearance earlier today.##. On May 8, 2026, at 4:38 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200...
SNAP benefit changes creating ‘ripple effect’ for local grocery stores
Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.
Race Fan Rally Returns To Downtown Joliet In 2026
The engines are revving once again as the highly anticipated Race Fan Rally makes its return to Downtown Joliet on July 2, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. In collaboration with the City of Joliet, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Race Fan Rally Committee, the Joliet City Center Partnership is pro
Brookfield approves 27-unit residential/commerical building
Brookfield trustees unanimously approved a 27-unit mixed-use development on Fairview Avenue , clearing the way for a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space in the village’s downtown corridor. The four-story building will include residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The project represents
Forest Park Emporium moves to new location
After 25 years in the middle of Madison Street, Forest Park Emporium antique store closed its doors for a few days at the end of April and, this month, started selling antiques two blocks east at 7215 Madison St. “I didn’t want to leave the market. I love Madison,” Marlene...
15 Naperville-area students earn $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
Fifteen students hailing from Naperville School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204, and Benet Academy have been chosen as $2,500 National Merit Scholarship winners. Naperville 203 scholarship winners. Naperville North students receiving the honor are Emilie Fann, who plans to pursue law, Emily Y. Hu, who
L.L.Bean opening in Naperville’s Westridge Court this October
The location of the new L.L.Bean coming to Naperville has been revealed. The outdoor-inspired apparel and footwear retailer will be The post L.L.Bean opening in Naperville’s Westridge Court this October appeared first on NCTV17 .
Superhero-themed tempura restaurant takes flight in a northwest suburb of Chicago
There is much joy in experiencing the crackle of a freshly fried shrimp tempura at a Japanese restaurant. But be honest: How often does this actually happen?. The window for optimal shrimp tempura enjoyment is measured in single-digit minutes. The longer it sits, the more its crispiness disappears and settles into sogg
Kenwood Lobby Turns Deadly As Joliet Man Charged In Maintenance Worker Killing
A Joliet man is facing murder charges after an April 2 shooting inside the lobby of a Kenwood apartment building left a maintenance worker dead, authorities said. Chicago police say 38-year-old Gaddis Price Jr. was arrested Monday and is accused of opening fire after an argument broke out near the front entrance. Neigh

















