22 defendants plead not guilty in gambling, extortion ring after NW Indiana restaurant raids
Suspects appeared in court following "Operation Porterhouse Parlay," a series of raids last month in Northwest Indiana connected to alleged illegal gambling and extortion rings. All 22 defendants pleaded not guilty.
South Elgin Man Locked Up After Lombard Crash Kills Woman
A 48-year-old South Elgin man is staying behind bars after a judge agreed with prosecutors and denied him pretrial release in connection with a Lombard crash that left a 35-year-old woman dead and another person seriously hurt. Dwayne Rushing is charged with aggravated driving under the influence in the May 10 collisio
Block 59 ribbon cutting marks new chapter for dining along Route 59
A ribbon cutting marked the official celebration of the entire dining and entertainment district known as Block 59 at the corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue. “It’s just the culmination of so much hard work and effort,” said Mayor Scott Wehrli. “There’s been a lot of construction over the past year and we’ve been cutt
Five Guys Restaurant Sudden Closures Now Include Illinois
Five Guys is reportedly closing some locations and Illinois is confirmed to be on that list.
Reed honored at his final Palos Park meeting
The Palos Park village council said its goodbyes to outgoing commissioner G. Darryl Reed. After 15 years as a commissioner on the council, Reed announced at the April 27 meeting that he was leaving the board citing health reasons and wanting to be around for his family. He said he...
DuPage plans major roadwork projects to improve safety, mobility
DuPage County plans to use $40.25 million in federal and county funds this year for transportation initiatives, maintaining existing infrastructure while also easing congestion and improving safety. Under the DuPage County Division of Transportation’s 2026 Capital Program, nearly 45 miles of highway will be resurfaced
Palos Park police commissioner warns of new ghost tapping scam
Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk has studied scams to warn residents about over the years, but this new one has him worried. It’s called ghost tapping and victims can have their credit card information stolen in crowded places, such as sporting events or concerts. “This one is keeping...
15-year-old math prodigy graduating with master’s degree from Chicago-area university
A 15 year-old math prodigy is about to make academic history. On Friday, Benyamin Bamburac will graduate from Lewis University in Romeoville with a master's degree in computer science. "I am excited," Benyamin said. "My parents would accompany me to classes because I cannot drive. They had to be there....
Teacher of the year, mentor for the ages
It was a day much like any other for 1992 Prospect alumnus Seth Brady. A social studies teacher at Naperville Central High School, he was teaching his fifth period class when a substitute teacher, a department chair and principal Jackie Thornton came down and pulled him out of the room, asking only that he follow them.
From part-time teen to owner operator: Culver’s employee moves up ‘the food chain’
Amy Buffardi started working at Culver's in Schaumburg as a teenager and 21 years later, she is now the owner/operator of the restaurant, proving that hard work and a supportive boss can lead to success.
