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A Glendale Heights woman has been charged with driving under the influence of cannabis in a 2024 crash in Addison that killed a truck driver.

A woman accused of causing a disturbance at a business Saturday and pepper-spraying Addison police officers who were trying to subdue her is facing several charges.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to a fire at a vacant restaurant in the 24500 block of Lockport Street on Monday.

A Northern Illinois University weather researcher, whose forecasts are regularly used by storm chasers across the U.S., will help lead a study for scientists to better understand hailstorms, impacts and their role in severe weather patterns.

Pre-trial release has been denied for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.

Tuberculosis still takes lives, but Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic in Will County has come a long way since 1925.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House will be open for a special Twilight Tour and reception on Sunday, April 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Check out some of the top pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week, March 14-21, 2025.

Pre-trial release was denied for two Naperville individuals accused of robbing a Lisle convenience store at knifepoint and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank, prosecutors said.

Northern Illinois University‘s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a discussion featuring journalist and author Naomi Klein as part of its final Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series for the season.

A portion of South Second Street in downtown DeKalb will close temporarily starting Monday for utility work, the city announced.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a performance of the Lightbeam Players production of “The Cowardly Lion and the Quest for Oz” as part of its World of Reading event on March 29.

A motion was granted Thursday to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen Toyota 4Runner, prosecutors said.

The DeKalb Public Library will host World of Reading event on March 29 for residents to explore literature.

A new downtown art gallery owner is inviting the community to the grand opening of Artifex Studio later this month. The event will showcase work from artist and gallery owner Elisa Boughner. All are welcome.

eKalb Ward 7 residents are invited to a meeting on March 27 led by Alderman John Walker, where members of the public can expect to talk about local issues of the day.

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Nancy Strever said her family still has nightmares about finding her sister Patricia Wilson and nephew Robert Wilson beaten to death in 2016. But the man responsible, Jonathan D. Hurst, 56, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.

A group of pro-Palestinian protestors shut down a town hall meeting held Wednesday night by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove).

A two-car crash on a snowy first day of spring sent two men, one from DeKalb and the other from Malta, to the hospital Thursday, authorities said.

The Third District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the 36-year sentence of a man for the armed carjacking of a pregnant woman’s car from her driveway in December 2019.

A “Tesla Takedown” drew more peaceful protesters than expected Tuesday in Lisle.

The Kishwaukee College horticulture program recently hosted Iowa master florist Julie Poeltler as part of the college’s Artist in Residence program.

One person is dead after an early morning house fire near Lombard Wednesday.

A proposal to outsource custodial, maintenance and grounds services in Community High School District is being questioned

After more than a century as a gathering place for high society, the Oak Brook Polo Club is closing.

Up for reelection in April, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis told a packed audience at the state of the village address commercial, industrial and residential growth is reaching new heights.

A Downers Grove South High School soccer coach has been accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said.

Join Elmhurst Park District staff in shaping Crestview Park’s future as plans are made to enhance the north side park and its amenities in 2026.

DuPage County officials have outlined how they could encourage similar projects and promote more affordable housing throughout the county.

Elvis, Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes, Wayne Gretzky, David Beckham and other celebrities were all at a DeKalb County elementary school this month. At least that’s what the school’s third-grade class wanted you to think.

DuPage County will pay $11 million to the family of an Addison woman who died in the county jail to settle a lawsuit that claims she did receive adequate medical and mental health care.

The Egyptian Theatre will host a concert featuring arena rock tribute band That Arena Rock Show.

Families with children ages newborn to five with special needs can attend a play group held at the DeKalb Public Library.

Sycamore Middle School will host its 38th annual Science Olympiad for students to work on science projects.

The Friends of the DeKalb Public Library will host a spring book sale on March 21 to support the library’s programs, materials, and books.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a program for teens and adults to learn how to start creating their own songs.

The DeKalb County History Center will host the second of its seasonal cooking series to build its “Food Gathering Around the Table” exhibit. The soup-making installment is March 20.

The DeKalb County History Center will host a concert featuring country singer and songwriter Sam Robbins.

Skits’n’Giggles will offer an evening of improve comedy on Tuesday at Chop’d, located at 12337 Route 59, #155 in Plainfield.

The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for residents to learn about designing board games.

People experiencing memory loss and their care partners will be able to attend a memory cafe held at the DeKalb Public Library.

The Stage Coach Players will host two collections events to accept donations to assist the Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective. Items needed: universal chargers, tablets, chrome books, professional clothing, Wi-Fi devices, laptops, classroom supplies.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s final Soup-er Sunday program will features a presentation on Sheriff Joseph F. Glidden’s DeKalb County history role by College of DuPage associate professor of history John Paris.

The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County has partnered with WNIJ Northern Public Radio to give voters a new option for learning about candidates in certain local elections throughout DeKalb County.

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for a Hanover Park man accused of pepper spraying a DuPage County sheriff’s deputy, prosecutors said.

The Beth Fowler Dance Company and School of Dance will host a double feature performances of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Swan Lake.”

An employee at a Des Plaines business is facing charges after stealing power tools from his workplace, police said Friday.

A new Wheaton franchise of The Picklr pickleball company is asking the Wheaton Liquor Commission to request permission to sell beer, wine and spirits.

Multifamily housing is an issue in the Glen Ellyn village president's race