Suburban boy severely burned after following TikTok trend; hospital spreads awareness
A suburban hospital says at least four people have been treated this year for injuries related to the TikTok trend.
Father and son arrested following escalation
Brookfield police arrested a 41-year-old Brookfield man and his son on Jan. 22 when the situation escalated after the child was caught driving without a license. Around 2:35 p.m., two officers were conducting patrol in an unmarked car at the 9500 block of Garfield Avenue due to an anonymous complaint of drug-dealing...
Dutch Bros Is Finally Expanding Near Chicago: A Look Inside The Proposed Location For...
If you’re still upset that the nearest Dutch Bros is over two and a half hours away, we have some exciting news: the popular drive-thru beverage chain may soon be coming to a southwest suburb, and the best part? It’s less than an hour away! According to a report from the Chicago Tribune , a drive-thru Dutch Bros...
Naperville Police Arrest Driver of Stolen Vehicle
Above / PN file photos are used to help flag stories related to Naperville Police and Fire Department responses to investigations and emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks always for calling 911 whenever necessary to report an accident or what...
Charged ICE officer did not identify himself as federal agent to police
Brookfield police records show Adam Saracco, who has been charged with misdemeanor battery against lawyer Robert Held, failed to identify himself as a federal agent when police responded to the scene of the incident on Dec. 27. In body camera footage obtained by the Landmark through a public records request,...
Body discovered in water along Route 31 in northwest suburb
A person was discovered dead in a body of water along a major and heavily trafficked road in a northwest Chicago suburb Monday afternoon, according to authorities. Officers and firefighters from West Dundee were conducting an investigation near the Route 31 and Boncosky Road intersection. “Despite the large presence...
Florida Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees as Residents Scoop Up “Frozen” Reptiles...
FLORIDA — A sudden, unseasonably cold stretch is triggering a strange scene across Florida: iguanas are becoming so cold-stunned that they appear “frozen,” go immobile, and drop from trees, prompting some residents to collect them by the armload, according to reports circulating in recent coverage. The reports...
Bolingbrook Cops Crash Teen Cul-de-Sac Party, Seize Guns and Booze
What started as a routine loud party call on a quiet Bolingbrook cul-de-sac Saturday night ended with six arrests, two loaded handguns, marijuana, and clear signs of underage drinking, according to police. Officers broke up the gathering, detained an 18-year-old and five juveniles, and spent the rest of the night...
Vintage railcar from defunct commuter line to make final stop in Villa Park
The Village of Villa Park is working with Illinois Prairie Path, labor unions and two railroad museums to give new life to a piece of west suburban transit history. The Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad was an electrically powered interurban rail line that connected much of west suburban Kane, DuPage and Cook...
400 Attend Anti-ICE Rally in Downtown Elmhurst: “This is a regime that should not...
Approximately 400 residents of Elmhurst and surrounding communities gathered at Elmhurst City Hall to protest the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents on Jan. 31. The protest was part of a national movement. As the event progressed, primarily taking place from 1-3:30 p.m., cars drove by...

















