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A detention hearing may take place April 6 for a woman charged with the murder of her boyfriend and his parents in Crete Township. Prosecutors have filed a petition for Strouble to remain in the Will County jail.
The man who died from the early Sunday shootings was David Velazquez, 20, of Hammond, Indiana
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.
The Stacy Ann Baker Charitable Fund has donated $3 million to facilitate and enhance the educational and athletic opportunities of the students of the Lyons Township High School District 204
The new 'Riverdance 30' production features new choreography, lighting and “The New Generation” of performers.
Demonstrators will take to the streets in several DuPage County communities Saturday to participate the third No Kings rally
A single-family home in Glencoe that sold for $3.58 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week
The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
Elburn mayor Jeff Walter, is leading a four-way race to face off against Bill Foster in November for the Illinois 11th District congressional seat.
Less than 24 hours after winning one of the most closely watched primary races in the nation, 9th Congressional District Democratic nominee Daniel Biss of Evanston greeted voters in his hometown Wednesday.
The 1986 movie "Lucas," starring Corey Haim and Charlie Sheen, was filmed in Glen Ellyn, including Glenbard West High School.
Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades
The winner of the 11th District Republican Primary will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in November.
Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis held a strong lead in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was leading Tuesday night in the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson appeared headed to victory in their respective 5th District primaries, setting up another showdown between the two Chicagoans.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Tuesday easily fended off a primary challenge from Morgan Coghill.
Races for Cook County Board president and assessor are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections
From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Friday granted prosecutors’ motion to dismiss charges against two of the “Broadview Six” who were charged with conspiracy stemming from a September protest outside a Broadview ICE facility
A teen who suffered a gunshot wound to the head in Joliet has been taken to a hospital in Chicago for further treatment.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $6.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.
The map takes a nostalgic look at America’s most famous highway and sights to see in Illinois, while providing a historical timeline of the route’s evolution and its cultural impact.
A federal lawsuit against Joliet over the 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry has reached a settlement but specific details are not yet known.
Three Cook County men charged with weapons offenses will remain in jail until at least their next court date after a motion to deny their pre-trial release was approved, prosecutors said.
The DuPage Comic Con is Saturday, March 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
Will County Sheriff’s Office will still not disclose internal investigation records regarding a lieutenant’s fatal shooting that resulted in a $2.75 million civil settlement against the county.
Most of the Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents – but some candidates have other priorities.
The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.
The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.
The lawsuit from the attorney general office alleged a company that operates the Lockport McDonald's has not paid $2.1 million in civil penalties following a 2023 state investigation.
Illinois’ chief law enforcement official has filed a lawsuit claiming the operator of a Lockport McDonald’s violated child labor laws by employing teens to work excessive hours without a work permit.
Cody Dailey, a college and career counselor at Lyons Township High School has been named a recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Student Support Personnel category by the Illinois State Board of Education
The 28th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade is at noon Saturday, March 7 in downtown Elmhurst.
Fifteen Lyons Township High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship finalists
Ahead of the primary elections, the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area is providing a nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org
A semitrailer driver has been charged with driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a Romeoville crash that damaged a pregnant woman’s vehicle
In 2022, Jim Reilly was the Republican challenger to Sheriff Mike Kelley, a Democrat who has been sheriff since 2014. Reilly is running for sheriff again this year while Kelley is not seeking another term.
A Fox Lake man has been charged with the murder of a 50-year-old Fox Lake woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel, police said.
A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $4.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.
Glenbard East's Nadiia Shymkiv won in overtime to claim the 105-pound championship during the IHSA state girls wrestling finals at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Defending Hinsdale South champion Callie Carr medaled in third at 155.
Restaurant Week is underway in La Grange. Twenty one eateries are participating in the village’s signature culinary event, which is sponsored by the village and the La Grange Business Association (LGBA)
Nazareth Academy invites audiences to laugh, cheer and be swept away by the magical world of Shrek the Musical, which will be performed March 27-29
Nazareth Academy senior Sam Wilda of Western Springs has been named a National Merit Scholarship (NMS) finaslist in the National Merit Scholarship Program
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more time to pass a bill reforming the sale process
The 59th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival kicks off Thursday, Feb. 26 and runs through Sunday, March 1. Several bands, musicians and ensembles will perform.
A short video purporting to show President Donald Trump praising Republican congressional candidate Charlie Kim of Aurora has been removed from the Kim campaign’s Facebook page.
Trevon Wright, 18, of Plainfield, was found unresponsive in the 900 block of Keeler Avenue in Chicago just before 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to Chicago police.
A new 45-minute documentary celebrating the history, culture and modern identity of La Grange will premiere in a theatrical event at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the La Grange Theatre