Naperville IL

As a sophomore at Hinsdale Central in 1996, Susie Thorpe had no idea the consumer education course she had enrolled in would shape her career. One of her classmates used an augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, device to communicate. She was fascinated. "That was kind of the first time...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. DuPage County, Ill. – DuPage County Animal Services received a $20,000 national grant Tuesday to help keep pets out of shelters. The funding comes from the Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, awarded by...

Illinois might not have an ocean coastline, but its seafood restaurants prove that the state can still serve up a feast that rivals any coastal town. All across the state, from the heart of Chicago to its charming small towns, seafood buffets have become an exciting way to indulge in fresh, flavorful meals.

Olivia Stevens – Daily Southtown (Tinley Park, Ill.) The Orland Fire Protection District is without a chief after Kevin Doyle resigned Feb. 13, after just four months on the job, a fire district board member confirmed Tuesday. Doyle started in October as fire chief/administrator for the district that serves...

For the first time, we are hearing the chilling 911 call from an Arlington Heights couple who were trapped inside their home after an armed intruder broke in.

The police chiefs from Hickory Hills and Palos Hills agree that technology has been an asset in solving crimes. However, the two police officials also want to point out that there is another factor in making communities safer. It is the public that makes the communities safer, they said. Hickory...

A semi-trailer crashed into the bottom of an overpass on I-55 in southwest suburban Hodgkins early Thursday morning, scattering debris and closing lanes to traffic.

Headed to the mall? Prepare to pay for parking if you're headed to one popular suburban shopping destination. According to a statement, guests at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont will now be charged for parking as part of a "new" program. "We are introducing a new paid parking...

Above / The next “Chat with the Chief” will be held from 9 to 10:30AM Fri., March 6, at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, located at 110 S. Washington Street in Downtown Naperville. (PN File Photo) City of Naperville Report. Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to...

Imagine a late-night scare turning into a full-blown nightmare. That’s exactly what happened in New Lenox. Let’s unpack this unsettling incident.