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...
8 Must-Visit Gluten-Free Bakeries Across Illinois In 2026
Not long ago, finding a really good gluten-free bakery felt almost impossible. Dry cupcakes and crumbly cookies seemed to come with the territory. Somehow, though, Illinois has quietly become an amazing place for gluten-free baking, with bakeries turning out pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts that people genuinely crave. You can...
Oak Brook restaurant shares beef brochette, chimichurri sauce recipes on Cooking up a Storm
An Oak Brook restaurant shared beef brochette and chimichurri sauce recipes on Cooking up a Storm.
Willow Springs Lions sell out pork chop dinner
The Willow Springs Lions Club sold out its annual pork chop dinner Sunday, April 26 — moving more than 400 dinners in less than five hours. The record turnout marks the strongest year yet for the 15-year-old fundraiser, which supports Lions Club community projects. “I just had to put...
EarthRise’s Pride of Prairie Solar Project Heading to Executive Committee on May 14; Will...
Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne announces that the EarthRise Pride of the Prairie solar project will be considered at the following meetings in May. Planning and Zoning Commission: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission will continue its Public Hearing on the project pursuant to court order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 at the Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St...
