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Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Joliet City Council member Juan Moreno that claims he is not eligible for office.
Oswego will implement its own grocery tax in light of the state’s 1% grocery tax expiring on Jan. 1 of next year.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office is refusing to release police reports regarding an investigation of theft at a nonprofit organization despite a request their disclosure by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
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Kaizen Vintage, a vintage clothing store in the Junction Shopping Center in DeKalb, has come under new ownership and a new name.
Joliet each year gets a city Christmas tree donated by a city resident, but this one will be the first in the new City Square.
Bourbonnais police continue to investigate a report of shots fired at approximately 12:14 a.m. Sept. 13 on Stratford Drive.
Motorists should expect daily lane closures to continue on bridges over Interstate 90 in Kane County as crews work, the Illinois Tollway announced this week.
Bourbonnais trustees approved a zoning variance for Faith Baptist Church to erect an 80-foot monopole on its property during Monday’s meeting.
There are 16 games around the state that feature a pair of undefeated teams from a wide array of classifications.. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games.
There’s a new paper-focused business with a penchant for dark romance that is coming to Sycamore.
Oakley, an American Staffordshire Terrier was already a “rescue dog,” but after being pulled from a house fire by Aurora police recently, the term has a new meaning.
An assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn was one of three victims of a shooting that took place on Tuesday outside the school
A suspect is in custody in Shorewood after two homes were struck by gunfire Tuesday morning, including the residence of State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.
With country star Luke Bryan's Farm Tour headed to little Prairie Grove on Friday, Sept. 19, the community will have 50 police officers to direct traffic and help move an estimated 20,000 fans into and out of the area.
The NIU football program seeks its second victory against an SEC school when it takes on Mississippi State. They offense is hoping to 'cut it loose' while going against three former Huskies on the Bulldogs' roster.
After getting beaten in the first set, Joliet West's girls volleyball team regrouped and rallied for a 14-25, 25-22, 25-16 win Wednesday over host Lockport in a battle between local powers.
He said that “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.”
DeKalb residents plugged into their creative outlets recently to help add a little flair to town: Murals now adorn some utility boxes, part of the city’s ongoing community enhancement mission.
The initiative will encompass a current intervention program being run by the Joliet Fire Department, according to Will County Board Member Vince Logan.
Here are the latest Associated Press IHSA football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes.
The Chicago Bears' defensive injury troubles didn't get better Wednesday after linebacker T.J. Edwards, cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Jones and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett all missed practice.
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The Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County and Illinois this year
“Downside risks to employment have risen,” the Fed said in a statement after its two-day meeting.
Cesar Guerrero made his statement at a Joliet City Council meeting Tuesday night where he also called on city officials to speak out on an ICE arrest outside City hall.
A Kane County jury this month found an Elgin man guilty of sexually assaulting a child multiple times between April 2022 and June 2024, according to court records.
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry said a Kennedy adviser dismissed data on the hepatitis B shot administered to newborns as biased because it might support keeping the shots on the childhood vaccination schedule
When LivingWell Cancer Resource Center opened its doors on Sept. 1, 2005, its mission statement was to instill people living with cancer with knowledge, optimism – and the inspiration to live well. And for 20 years, it has done just that.
A Joliet man faces multiple felony weapons charges after allegedly firing a handgun from a vehicle on Tuesday night, according to police
Samantha Czako was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board.
Closing arguments were held in the case a Joliet man charged with the 2021 first-degree murder of Diego Arriaga, 17, who was found shot to death in the parking lot of Blue Kangaroo laundromat in Joliet.
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The Manteno Board voted 4-2 to approve the expenditure of $158,333 for a pavilion kit from NuToys Leisure Products of Westchester at Monday’s meeting.
Northern Illinois University union members working on an expired contract picketed outside of President Lisa Freeman's office Tuesday, demanding higher pay. An NIU spokesperson said the union has rejected multiple offers, but some members said the offers don't match inflation.
Bartel’s promotion was announced during the Sterling City Council meeting Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, when the city recognized the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Alex Chavira.
By a 12-0 vote, the Kankakee City Council turned down a conditional use permit request by Fortitude Community Outreach to operate a homeless shelter.
The Kendall County Coroner’s Office released a statement on the June death of Yorkville resident Aiyana Williams, 16, saying “a definitive cause or manner of death cannot be established at this time.”
A Crystal Lake District 47 school board member apologized for the disruption caused by her posts about Charlie Kirk following his killing. Some community members asked for her to resign. The board declined to censure her.
A police investigation is ongoing Tuesday following a possible burglary at All Da Smokes in Batavia on Monday night, authorities said.
Lockport Township High School lockdown lifted after false alarm trigger on Tuesday afternoon.
Volunteers of America Illinois on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction on Joliet apartments for women recovering from opioid addictions, a project that Mayor Terry D’Arcy said spurred his decision to run for mayor.
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The 44-year-old man who suffered multiple stab wounds in Joliet has been hospitalized in serious condition but his injuries are not considered life threatening, police said.
A DeKalb man faces nearly a dozen felony charges after police allege he uploaded multiple videos and a photo depicting child sexual abuse to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, court records show
Located next to Eyemart Express and T-Mobile in the Oakland Place Shopping Center, Future Fades Academy opens at new spot in DeKalb, offers hands-on training.
Shorewood Police were called to the scenes of shootings early Tuesday morning which left two homes damaged, but did not result in any injuries.
Manteno police arrested Jayvin J. Savoie, of Manteno, for allegedly shooting a person Sept. 5.
An Aurora man has been charged with three felonies after authorities said a large-scale marijuana-growing operation was found in his basement after a fire.
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